WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. FORM 10-Q FOR QUARTER ENDED NOV. 28, 2009

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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 November 28, 2009

 

 

or

 

 

o

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

 

 

For the transition period from ______________________________ to _______________

 

WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Commission File Number: 001-06403


 

 

Iowa

42-0802678

(State or other jurisdiction of

(I.R.S. Employer

incorporation or organization)

Identification No.)

 

 

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

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 o   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 December 29, 2009 was 29,074,827.

 
 

WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

INDEX TO REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Page Number

 

PART I.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

1

 

 

 

 

ITEM 1.

Financial Statements

 

 

 

Unaudited Statements of Operations

 

1

 

Unaudited Balance Sheets

 

2

 

Unaudited Statements of Cash Flows

 

3

 

Unaudited Notes to Condensed Financial Statements

 

4

 

 

 

 

ITEM 2.

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

 

10

 

 

 

 

ITEM 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

16

 

 

 

 

ITEM 4.

Controls and Procedures

 

17

 

 

 

 

PART II.

OTHER INFORMATION

 

17

 

 

 

 

ITEM 1.

Legal Proceedings

 

17

 

 

 

 

ITEM 1A.

Risk Factors

 

17

 

 

 

 

ITEM 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

18

 

 

 

 

ITEM 6.

Exhibits

 

18

 

 

 

 

Signatures

 

19

 

 

 

 

Exhibit Index

 

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PART I.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.

Financial Statements

Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Unaudited Statements of Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quarter Ended

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

November 28, 2009

 

November 29, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net revenues

 

$

81,017

 

$

69,398

 

Cost of goods sold

 

 

80,493

 

 

78,292

 

Gross profit (deficit)

 

 

524

 

 

(8,894

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling

 

 

3,229

 

 

3,665

 

General and administrative

 

 

3,272

 

 

4,331

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

6,501

 

 

7,996

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating loss

 

 

(5,977

)

 

(16,890

)

Financial (expense) income

 

 

(233

)

 

524

 

Loss before income taxes

 

 

(6,210

)

 

(16,366

)

Benefit for taxes

 

 

(4,866

)

 

(6,770

)

Net loss

 

$

(1,344

)

$

(9,596

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

(0.05

)

$

(0.33

)

Diluted

 

$

(0.05

)

$

(0.33

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

29,073

 

 

29,027

 

Diluted

 

 

29,086

 

 

29,039

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends paid per common share

 

$

 

$

0.12

 

See unaudited notes to condensed financial statements.

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Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Unaudited Balance Sheets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

November 28,
2009

 

August 29,
2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

29,205

 

$

36,566

 

Short-term investments

 

 

13,700

 

 

13,500

 

Receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts ($133 and $185, respectively)

 

 

11,963

 

 

11,717

 

Inventories

 

 

51,079

 

 

46,850

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

3,351

 

 

3,425

 

Income taxes receivable

 

 

22,140

 

 

17,356

 

Total current assets

 

 

131,438

 

 

129,414

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

26,826

 

 

28,040

 

Assets held for sale

 

 

6,515

 

 

6,515

 

Long-term investments

 

 

19,806

 

 

19,794

 

Investment in life insurance

 

 

22,752

 

 

22,451

 

Other assets

 

 

16,069

 

 

14,252

 

Total assets

 

$

223,406

 

$

220,466

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

14,308

 

$

10,370

 

Short-term ARS borrowings

 

 

9,100

 

 

9,100

 

Income taxes payable

 

 

313

 

 

299

 

Accrued expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued compensation

 

 

10,523

 

 

10,204

 

Product warranties

 

 

6,180

 

 

6,408

 

Self-insurance

 

 

5,689

 

 

5,356

 

Accrued loss on repurchases

 

 

1,199

 

 

1,199

 

Promotional

 

 

2,058

 

 

2,270

 

Other

 

 

4,699

 

 

4,748

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

54,069

 

 

49,954

 

Long-term liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrecognized tax benefits

 

 

8,984

 

 

9,012

 

Postretirement health care and deferred compensation benefits

 

 

70,143

 

 

69,169

 

Total long-term liabilities

 

 

79,127

 

 

78,181

 

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

 

 

29,499

 

 

29,726

 

Retained earnings

 

 

409,084

 

 

410,428

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

 

6,158

 

 

6,540

 

Treasury stock, at cost (22,702 and 22,690 shares, respectively)

 

 

(380,419

)

 

(380,251

)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

 

90,210

 

 

92,331

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

223,406

 

$

220,466

 

See unaudited notes to condensed financial statements.

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Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Unaudited Statements of Cash Flows

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quarter Ended

(In thousands)

 

November 28,
2009

 

November 29,
2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(1,344

)

$

(9,596

)

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation

 

 

1,684

 

 

2,137

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

164

 

 

288

 

Postretirement benefit income and deferred compensation expense

 

 

323

 

 

508

 

(Reduction) provision for doubtful accounts

 

 

(52

)

 

15

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

 

 

(1,008

)

Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance policies

 

 

(296

)

 

(246

)

Gain on disposal of property

 

 

(8

)

 

(32

)

Other

 

 

19

 

 

36

 

Change in assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inventories

 

 

(4,229

)

 

27,302

 

Receivables and prepaid assets

 

 

(449

)

 

4,704

 

Income taxes receivable and unrecognized tax benefits

 

 

(4,887

)

 

(4,510

)

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

 

4,055

 

 

(5,951

)

Postretirement and deferred compensation benefits

 

 

(837

)

 

(781

)

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

 

 

(5,857

)

 

12,866

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from the sale or maturity of investments

 

 

 

 

3,100

 

Purchases of property and equipment

 

 

(509

)

 

(689

)

Proceeds from the sale of property

 

 

44

 

 

87

 

Other

 

 

(464

)

 

(799

)

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

 

 

(929

)

 

1,699

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payments for purchase of common stock

 

 

(249

)

 

(162

)

Payments of cash dividends

 

 

 

 

(3,489

)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 

 

15

 

 

 

Other

 

 

(341

)

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

 

 

(575

)

 

(3,651

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(7,361

)

 

10,914

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

 

36,566

 

 

17,851

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$

29,205

 

$

28,765

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental cash flow disclosure:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income taxes paid

 

$

21

 

$

77

 

See unaudited notes to condensed financial statements.

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Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Unaudited Notes to Condensed Financial Statements

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, interest rates and availability of credit, low consumer confidence, significant increase in repurchase obligations, inadequate liquidity or capital resources, availability and price of fuel, a further or continued 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, 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, 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.

General:

The “Company,” “we,” “our” and “us” are used interchangeably to refer to Winnebago Industries, Inc.

NOTE 1: Basis of Presentation

In our opinion, the accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, necessary to present fairly the financial position as of November 28, 2009 and the results of operations and cash flows for the first quarters of Fiscal 2010 and 2009. The statement of operations for the first quarter of Fiscal 2010 is not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. The balance sheet data as of August 29, 2009 was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for complete financial statements. These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto appearing in our Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended August 29, 2009.

NOTE 2: New Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (FAS) No. 168, “The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles — a replacement of FAS 162.” The new standard establishes only two levels of U.S. GAAP, authoritative and nonauthoritative. The FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) became the single source of authoritative, nongovernmental U.S. GAAP, except for rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which will continue to be sources of authoritative U.S. GAAP for SEC registrants. All other nongrandfathered, non-SEC accounting literature not included in the ASC became nonauthoritative upon adoption. The new guidance became effective for our first quarter of Fiscal 2010. Since the new standard did not change U.S. GAAP, there was no change to our Condensed Financial Statements other than to update all references to U.S. GAAP to be in conformity with the ASC.

On June 16, 2008, FASB issued ASC 260-10-45-61A, Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities. This authoritative guidance provides that before the completion of an award’s requisite service period, all outstanding awards that contain rights to nonforfeitable dividends in undistributed earnings with common stock are participating securities and shall be included in the computation of EPS. The guidance became effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those years, we adopted this guidance during our first quarter of Fiscal 2010. We have determined that there is no impact to our calculation and presentation of EPS.

NOTE 3: Fair Value Measurements

Assets and Liabilities that are Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis. The fair value hierarchy, as is illustrated in the table below, 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. The following table sets forth by level within the fair value hierarchy, our financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis at November 28, 2009, according to the valuation techniques we used to determine their fair values:

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Fair Value Measurements Using Inputs Considered As

 

(In thousands)

 

Fair Value at
November 28,
2009

 

Level 1
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets

 

Level 2
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs

 

Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

29,205

 

$

29,205

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

Short-term investments (includes Put Rights)

 

 

13,700

 

 

 

 

 

200

 

 

13,500

 

Long-term investments

 

 

19,806

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19,806

 

Assets that fund deferred compensation

 

 

11,541

 

 

11,541

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following table provides a reconciliation between the beginning and ending balances of items measured at fair value on a recurring basis in the table above that used significant unobservable inputs (Level 3).

 

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

November 28,
2009

 

       

Balance at beginning of period

 

$

33,294

 

Net realized loss included in earnings

 

 

 

Net change included in other comprehensive income

 

 

212

 

Purchases, sales and settlements, net

 

 

 

Transfers out of Level 3

 

 

(200

)

Balances at November 28, 2009

 

$

33,306

 

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument:

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 and are classified as Level 1.

Long and Short-term Investments. Our debt securities are comprised of ARS and Put Rights (as defined and described in Note 4). Our long-term ARS related investments and most of our short-term ARS related investments are classified as Level 3 as quoted prices were unavailable due to events described in Note 4. Due to limited market information, we utilized a discounted cash flow (“DCF”) model to derive an estimate of fair value at November 28, 2009. 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. A portion of our short-term ARS portfolio is classified as Level 2 as they are also in a nonactive market but inputs other than quoted prices were observable and used to value the securities.

Marketable Equity Securities. Our marketable equity securities 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 deferred compensation program and are presented as other assets in the accompanying balance sheets.

NOTE 4: Investments

We own investments in marketable securities that have been designated as “available for sale” or “trading securities” in accordance with ASC Topic 320, Investments-Debt and Equity Securities. At November 28, 2009, we held $33.7 million (par value) of investments comprised of tax-exempt auction rate securities (ARS), which are variable-rate debt securities and have a long-term maturity with the interest rate being reset through Dutch auctions.

Since February 2008, most ARS auctions have failed for these securities and there is no assurance that future auctions will 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 default. As of the date of this report, 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 and the legal settlement agreement we previously entered into with UBS AG (“UBS”). Our UBS settlement allows for a portion of our ARS to be redeemed at par as early as June 30, 2010. However, the remaining portfolio could take until final maturity of the ARS (up to 25 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 and as a result, we have classified these investments as long-term as of November 28, 2009. Our short-term ARS investments of $13.5 million relate to the UBS portion of our portfolio including the rights to sell them (the “Put Rights”) at par value at any time during a two-year sale period beginning June 30, 2010. In addition, short-term ARS investments of $200,000 not part of the UBS portfolio were redeemed by the issuer at par in December 2009.

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The terms of the UBS settlement agreement also allowed us to borrow on a portion of our portfolio at “no net cost” and as a result, we borrowed $9.1 million under this arrangement, which is presented as short-term ARS borrowings on our balance sheet. We have the ability to maintain the “no net cost” loans until the securities are liquidated or they reach the June 2010 put date.

At November 28, 2009, there was insufficient observable ARS market information available to determine the fair value of our ARS investments, including the Put Rights. We recorded a temporary impairment of $194,000 related to our long-term ARS investments of $20.0 million (par value) that were not part of the UBS settlement as of November 28, 2009.

NOTE 5: Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market, with cost being determined under the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method and market defined as net realizable value.

Inventories consist of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

November 28, 2009

 

August 29, 2009

 

Finished goods

 

$

24,381

 

$

18,709

 

Work-in-process

 

 

27,309

 

 

24,982

 

Raw materials

 

 

30,020

 

 

33,505

 

 

 

 

81,710

 

 

77,196

 

LIFO reserve

 

 

(30,631

)

 

(30,346

)

Total inventories

 

$

51,709

 

$

46,850

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE 6: Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and consists of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

November 28, 2009

 

August 29, 2009

 

Land

 

$

772

 

$

772

 

Buildings

 

 

49,323

 

 

49,220

 

Machinery and equipment

 

 

92,349

 

 

92,625

 

Transportation

 

 

3,368

 

 

3,457

 

 

 

 

145,812

 

 

146,074

 

Less accumulated depreciation

 

 

(118,986

)

 

(118,034

)

Total property, plant and equipment, net

 

$

26,826

 

$

28,040

 

NOTE 7: Credit Facility

On October 13, 2009, we entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) with Burdale Capital Finance, Inc., as Agent. 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. A copy of the Loan Agreement is attached as Exhibit 4b. to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 29, 2009, filed with the SEC on October 27, 2009.

No borrowings have been made under the Loan Agreement as of the date of this report. We intend to use any loan proceeds from the Loan Agreement for working capital and for other general corporate purposes, if needed.

Interest on loans made under the Loan Agreement will be based on the greater of LIBOR or a base rate of 2.0 percent plus a margin of 4.0 percent or the greater of prime rate or 4.25 percent plus a margin of 3.0 percent. The unused line fee associated with this Loan Agreement is 1.25 percent per annum. Additionally, under certain circumstances, we will be required to pay an early termination fee ranging from 1 - 3 percent of the maximum credit available under the Loan Agreement if we terminate the Loan Agreement prior to October 13, 2012.

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On October 13, 2009, we terminated our credit and security agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (Wells Fargo) in accordance with its terms in order to enter into the new credit facility (as described above) that would provide more financial flexibility over a longer period of time. As a result of the termination, as required pursuant to the agreement with Wells Fargo, a termination fee of 1.5 percent of the facility, or $375,000, was recorded as expense during the first quarter of Fiscal 2010.

NOTE 8: Warranty

We provide our motor home retail purchasers a comprehensive 12-month/15,000-mile warranty on the Class A, Class B and Class C coaches, and a 3-year/36,000-mile structural warranty on Class A and Class C sidewalls and floors. 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. We record our warranty liabilities based on our estimate of the amounts necessary to settle future and existing claims on products sold as of the balance sheet date. We also incur costs as a result of additional service actions not covered by our warranties, including product recalls and customer satisfaction actions.

Changes in our product warranty liability are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quarter Ended

 

(In thousands)

 

November 28, 2009

 

November 29, 2008

 

Balance at beginning of period

 

$

6,408

 

$

9,859

 

Provision

 

 

1,129

 

 

1,153

 

Claims paid

 

 

(1,357

)

 

(2,306

)

Balance at end of period

 

$

6,180

 

$

8,706

 

NOTE 9: Employee and Retiree Benefits

Postretirement health care and deferred compensation benefits are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

November 28,
2009

 

August 29,
2009

 

Postretirement health care benefit cost

 

$

35,763

 

$

35,312

 

Non-qualified deferred compensation

 

 

25,897

 

 

26,092

 

Executive share option plan liability

 

 

9,146

 

 

8,444

 

SERP benefit liability

 

 

3,318

 

 

3,259

 

Executive deferred compensation

 

 

65

 

 

59

 

Total postretirement health care and deferred compensation benefits

 

 

74,189

 

 

73,166

 

Less current portion

 

 

(4,046

)

 

(3,997

)

Long-term postretirement health care and deferred compensation benefits

 

$

70,143

 

$

69,169

 

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. Retirees are required to pay a monthly premium for medical coverage based on years of service at retirement and then current age. Our postretirement health care plan currently is not funded. We use a September 1 measurement date for this plan.

Net periodic postretirement benefit income consisted of the following components:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quarter Ended

 

(In thousands)

 

November 28, 2009

 

November 29, 2008

 

Interest cost

 

$

494

 

$

530

 

Service cost

 

 

139

 

 

147

 

Net amortization and deferral

 

 

(831

)

 

(874

)

Net periodic postretirement benefit income

 

$

(198

)

$

(197

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payments for postretirement health care

 

$

183

 

$

192

 

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For accounting purposes, we recognized income from the plan for the first quarters of both fiscal years due to the amortization of the cost savings from an amendment effective September 2004, which amended our postretirement health care benefit by establishing a maximum employer contribution amount.

NOTE 10: Contingent Liabilities and Commitments

Repurchase Commitments
Generally, companies in the RV industry enter into repurchase agreements with lending institutions which have provided wholesale floorplan financing to dealers. Most dealers’ motor homes 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 motor homes 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 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 liability cannot exceed 100 percent of the dealer invoice. Our contingent liability on these repurchase agreements was approximately $83.8 million and $90.6 million at November 28, 2009 and August 29, 2009, 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 motor vehicles 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 $4.3 million and $3.1 million at November 28, 2009 and August 29, 2009, respectively.

Based on the repurchase exposure as previously described, we established an associated loss reserve. Accrued loss on repurchases was $1.2 million as of November 28, 2009 and August 29, 2009. A summary of the quarterly repurchase activity is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quarter Ended

 

(In thousands, except for units)

 

November 28,
2009

 

November 29,
2008

 

Inventory repurchased

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Units

 

 

2

 

 

54

 

Dollars

 

$

159

 

$

4,909

 

Inventory resold

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Units

 

 

2

 

 

42

 

Cash collected

 

$

146

 

$

3,337

 

Loss recognized

 

$

16

 

$

479

 

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.

NOTE 11: Income Taxes

We account for income taxes under ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes, (ASC 740). 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. As of November 28, 2009, and August 29, 2009, we have applied a full valuation allowance of $42.9 million and $45.3 million, respectively, against our 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. This loss, combined with uncertain near-term market and economic conditions, reduced our ability to rely on our projections of any future taxable income in determining whether a valuation allowance is appropriate. Accordingly, as of August 29, 2009, we concluded that a full valuation allowance on our deferred tax assets was needed. We will continue to assess the likelihood that our deferred tax assets will be realizable, and our valuation allowance will be adjusted accordingly, which could materially impact our financial position and results of operations.

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On November 6, 2009, the President of the United States signed into law the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009, which expands the net operating loss (NOL) carryback period from two to five years, allowing us to carryback all Fiscal 2009 NOLs. As a result, we recorded a tax benefit of $4.8 million related to the portion of the 2009 NOL that was previously not able to be carried back, reduced the associated valuation allowance and increased our tax receivable. We filed our carryback tax return in December 2009 and anticipate that our federal refund will be received during our second quarter of Fiscal 2010.

We file tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, as well as various international and state jurisdictions. Our federal income tax returns for Fiscal 2006 through Fiscal 2008 are currently under examination by the IRS. An estimate of the range of possible changes that may result from the examination cannot be made at this time. Although certain years are no longer subject to examinations by the IRS and various state taxing authorities, NOL 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. 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 other years are subject to state and local jurisdiction review.

As of November 28, 2009, our total unrecognized tax benefits were $9.0 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 into tax expense. As of November 28, 2009, we had accrued $2.9 million in interest and penalties.

We anticipate there could be a potential decrease in unrecognized tax benefits of approximately $2.0 million within the next twelve months from expected settlements or payments of uncertain tax positions. Actual results may differ materially from this estimate.

NOTE 12: Income Per Share

The following table reflects the calculation of basic and diluted income per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quarter Ended

 

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

November 28,
2009

 

November 29,
2008

 

Loss per share - basic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(1,344

)

$

(9,596

)

Weighted average shares outstanding

 

 

29,073

 

 

29,027

 

Net loss per share - basic

 

$

(0.05

)

$

(0.33

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss per share - assuming dilution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(1,344

)

$

(9,596

)

Weighted average shares outstanding

 

 

29,073

 

 

29,027

 

Dilutive impact of options and awards outstanding

 

 

13

 

 

12

 

Weighted average shares and potential dilutive shares outstanding

 

 

29,086

 

 

29,039

 

Net loss per share - assuming dilution

 

$

(0.05

)

$

(0.33

)

At the end of the first quarters of Fiscal 2010 and Fiscal 2009, there were options outstanding to purchase 962,724 shares and 1,022,566 shares, respectively, of common stock at an average price of $28.20 and $27.31, 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.

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NOTE 13: Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive income, net of tax, consists of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quarter Ended

 

(In thousands)

 

November 28,
2009

 

November 29,
2008

 

Net loss

 

$

(1,344

)

$

(9,596

)

Change in temporary impairment of investments, net of tax

 

 

133

 

 

463

 

Amortization of prior service credit

 

 

(652

)

 

(633

)

Amortization of actuarial loss

 

 

137

 

 

106

 

Comprehensive loss

 

$

(1,726

)

$

(9,660

)

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 Management’s Discussion and Analysis included in our Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended August 29, 2009.

Executive Overview

Winnebago Industries, Inc. is the leading U.S. manufacturer of motor homes with a proud history of manufacturing recreation vehicles for more than 50 years. Our strategy is to manufacture quality motor homes in a profitable manner. We produce all of our motor homes in highly vertically integrated manufacturing facilities in the state of Iowa. We distribute our products through independent dealers throughout the United States and Canada, who then retail the products to the end consumer. For the 2009 calendar year through October, we led the industry in combined retail unit market share of Class A and Class C motor homes in the U.S. For the 2009 calendar year through October, we hold the number three position in retail unit market share for Class B motor homes. See our U.S. retail unit market share for all categories in the following table:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Winnebago Industries U.S. Retail Market Share (1)

 

Calendar Year Through October 31,

 

Calendar Year

 

2009

 

2008

 

2008

 

2007

Class A gas

23.1

%

 

23.1

%

 

23.2

%

 

22.0

%

Class A diesel

11.3

%

 

8.0

%

 

8.1

%

 

8.9

%

Total Class A

16.7

%

 

15.2

%

 

15.3

%

 

15.1

%

Class C

22.9

%

 

23.0

%

 

22.9

%

 

24.0

%

Total Class A and C

19.3

%

 

18.3

%

 

18.3

%

 

18.5

%

Class B

16.8

%

 

3.2

%

 

3.7

%

 

0.0

%


 

 

(1)

As reported by Statistical Surveys, Inc. (Statistical Surveys).

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Company and Business Outlook

The RV industry saw substantial reductions in wholesale motor home shipments (down nearly 50 percent) and retail registrations (down nearly 40 percent) during calendar 2008 as compared to 2007. The trend continued in the 2009 calendar year through October, with motor home shipments down approximately 63 percent and retail registrations down approximately 36 percent, as detailed in the table below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Industry Wholesale Shipments (1)
Calendar Year

 

Industry Retail Registration (2)
Calendar Year

 

(In units)

 

2008

 

2007

 

Decrease

 

% of
Decrease

 

2008

 

2007

 

Decrease

 

% of
Decrease

 

First quarter

 

 

10,400

 

 

13,600

 

 

(3,200

)

 

(23.5

)

 

8,800

 

 

11,500

 

 

(2,700

)

 

(23.5

)

Second quarter

 

 

8,600

 

 

15,000

 

 

(6,400

)

 

(42.7

)

 

9,800

 

 

15,100

 

 

(5,300

)

 

(35.1

)

Third quarter

 

 

4,600

 

 

12,400

 

 

(7,800

)

 

(62.9

)

 

6,300

 

 

12,200

 

 

(5,900

)

 

(48.4

)

Fourth quarter

 

 

2,800

 

 

11,300

 

 

(8,500

)

 

(75.2

)

 

4,100

 

 

8,400

 

 

(4,300

)

 

(51.2

)

 

 

 

26,400

 

 

52,300

 

 

(25,900

)

 

(49.5

)

 

29,000

 

 

47,200

 

 

(18,200

)

 

(38.6

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In units)

 

2009

 

2008

 

Decrease

 

% of
Decrease

 

2009

 

2008

 

Decrease

 

% of
Decrease

 

First quarter

 

 

2,200

 

 

10,400

 

 

(8,200

)

 

(78.8

)

 

4,400

 

 

8,800

 

 

(4,400

)

 

(50.0

)

Second quarter

 

 

2,900

 

 

8,600

 

 

(5,700

)

 

(66.3

)

 

6,000

 

 

9,800

 

 

(3,800

)

 

(38.8

)

Third quarter

 

 

2,900

 

 

4,600

 

 

(1,700

)

 

(37.0

)

 

4,800

 

 

6,300

 

 

(1,500

)

 

(23.8

)

October

 

 

1,400

 

 

1,500

 

 

(100

)

 

(6.7

)

 

1,300

 

 

1,800

 

 

(500

)

 

(27.8

)

 

 

 

9,400

 

 

25,100

 

 

(15,700

)

 

(62.5

)

 

16,500

 

 

26,700

 

 

(10,200

)

 

(38.2

)


 

 

(1)

As reported by the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) Class A and C wholesale shipments, rounded to the nearest hundred.

(2)

As reported by Statistical Surveys Class A and C retail registrations, rounded to the nearest hundred.

The motorized RV market has been significantly impacted by highly unstable market conditions in the past two years. The tightening of the wholesale and retail credit markets, low consumer confidence, the effect of the global recession and uncertainty related to fuel prices placed pressure on retail sales and as a result, our dealers have significantly reduced their inventory levels. As a result, our dealer inventories were approximately 52 percent lower at the end of our first quarter of 2010 than the same time last year. However, during the summer months and throughout the fall, we have seen a substantial growth in our backlog, which we attribute to the very low level of dealer inventories and the strong acceptance of our Fiscal 2010 product lineup. This increase may be a sign that the replenishment process is now beginning. As wholesale and retail credit availability and consumer confidence improve, we could see an increase in motor home demand as dealers will again have the ability to order units to maintain their inventory levels after an extended period of inventory reduction. A longer term positive outlook for the recreation vehicle industry is supported by favorable demographics as baby boomers reach the age group that has historically accounted for the bulk of retail RV sales.

Order backlog for our motor homes and dealer inventory levels was as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As Of

(In units)

 

November 28,
2009

 

Product
Mix %

 

November 29,
2008

 

Product
Mix %

 

Increase
(Decrease)

 

%
Change

 

Class A gas

 

 

531

 

 

34.9

 

 

84

 

 

24.9

 

 

447

 

 

532.1

 

Class A diesel

 

 

381

 

 

25.1

 

 

35

 

 

10.3

 

 

346

 

 

988.6

 

Total Class A

 

 

912

 

 

60.0

 

 

119

 

 

35.2

 

 

793

 

 

666.4

 

Class B

 

 

17

 

 

1.1

 

 

8

 

 

2.4

 

 

9

 

 

112.5

 

Class C

 

 

592

 

 

38.9

 

 

211

 

 

62.4

 

 

381

 

 

180.6

 

Total backlog (1)

 

 

1,521

 

 

100.0

 

 

338

 

 

100.0

 

 

1,183

 

 

350.0

 

Total approximate revenue dollars (in thousands)

 

$

149,501

 

 

 

 

$

27,648

 

 

 

 

$

121,853

 

 

440.7

 

Dealer inventory (units)

 

 

1,567

 

 

 

 

 

3,269

 

 

 

 

 

(1,702

)

 

(52.1

)


 

 

(1)

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 dealer at any time without penalty and, therefore, backlog may not necessarily be an accurate measure of future sales.

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Results of Operations

Current Quarter Compared to the Comparable Quarter Last Year

The following is an analysis of changes in key items included in the statements of income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quarter Ended

 

(In thousands, except percent and per share data)

 

November 28,
2009

 

% of
Revenues

 

November 29,
2008

 

% of
Revenues

 

Increase
(Decrease)

 

%
Change

 

Net revenues

 

$

81,017

 

 

100.0

 

$

69,398

 

100.0

 

$

11,619

 

16.7

 

Cost of goods sold

 

 

80,493

 

 

99.4

 

 

78,292

 

112.8

 

 

2,201

 

2.8

 

Gross profit (deficit)

 

524

 

 

0.6

 

 

(8,894

)

(12.8

)

 

9,418

 

105.9

 

Selling

 

 

3,229

 

 

4.0

 

 

3,665

 

5.3

 

 

(436

)

(11.9

)

General and administrative

 

 

3,272

 

 

4.0

 

 

4,331

 

6.2

 

 

(1,059

)

(24.5

)

Total operating expenses

 

 

6,501

 

 

8.0

 

 

7,996

 

11.5

 

 

(1,495

)

(18.7

)

Operating loss

 

 

(5,977

)

 

(7.4

)

 

(16,890

)

(24.3

)

 

10,913

 

64.6

 

Financial (expense) income

 

 

(233

)

 

(0.3

)

 

524

 

0.7

 

 

(757

)

(144.5

)

Loss before income taxes

 

 

(6,210

)

 

(7.7

)

 

(16,366

)

(23.6

)

 

10,156

 

62.1

 

Benefit for taxes

 

 

(4,866

)

 

(6.0

)

 

(6,770

)

(9.8

)

 

(1,904

)

(28.1

)

Net loss

 

$

(1,344

)

 

(1.7

)

$

(9,596

)

(13.8

)

$

8,252

 

86.0

 

Diluted loss per share

 

$

(0.05

)

 

 

 

$

(0.33

)

 

 

$

0.28

 

84.8

 

Fully diluted average shares outstanding

 

 

29,086

 

 

 

 

 

29,039

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unit deliveries consisted of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quarter Ended

 

Motor home unit deliveries:

 

November 28,
2009

 

Product
Mix %

 

November 29,
2008

 

Product
Mix %

 

Increase
(Decrease)

 

%
Change

 

Class A gas

 

235

 

29.6

 

165

 

25.2

 

70

 

42.4

 

Class A diesel

 

180

 

22.7

 

118

 

18.0

 

62

 

52.5

 

Total Class A

 

415

 

52.3

 

283

 

43.2

 

132

 

46.6

 

Class B

 

62

 

7.8

 

35

 

5.3

 

27

 

77.1

 

Class C

 

317

 

39.9

 

338

 

51.5

 

(21

)

(6.2

)

Total deliveries

 

794

 

100.0

 

656

 

100.0

 

138

 

21.0

 


 

 

Net revenues for the first quarter of Fiscal 2010 increased $11.6 million, or 16.7 percent compared to the first quarter of Fiscal 2009, due to the following:

 

1.

Volume increase: The primary reason for the net revenue increase was due to unit deliveries increasing by 21.0 percent

2.

Promotional incentives: Our retail and other incentives increased 1.1 percent (as a percentage of net revenues) due to a continuation of retail promotional activities that had been started during Fiscal 2009.

3.

Repurchases: Our repurchase loss provision, which is a deduction from gross revenue, decreased 2.4 percent (as a percentage of revenue) during the quarter, or $1.7 million. We repurchased two units and resold two units during the quarter, incurring actual losses of $16,000. Further discussion of our repurchase activity is included in Note 10 to the Financial Statements.

4.

Pricing and mix: Our motor home average selling price (ASP), net of discounts, increased 0.8 percent. Although our sales mix was more heavily weighted to Class A product as compared to last year, much of our Class A volume was in units priced in the entry level gas and diesel price points due to new product introductions. Our ASP did increase sequentially from the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2009 by 8.3 percent.

5.

Other revenue: Revenues for motor home parts and services and other manufactured products decreased by 22.6 percent.

Cost of products sold was $80.5 million, or 99.4 percent of net revenues for the first quarter of Fiscal 2010 compared to $78.3 million, or 112.8 percent, for the first quarter of Fiscal 2009. Variable costs (material, labor, variable overhead, delivery, and warranty) increased $5.2 million. As a percent of revenues, however, variable costs decreased to 87.9 percent of net revenues for the first quarter of Fiscal 2010 from 95.1 percent for the first quarter of Fiscal 2009. This decrease in percentage is due to reduced material and labor costs and improved labor efficiencies as a result of production volume increases. Fixed overhead (manufacturing support labor, depreciation and facility costs) and research and development-related costs decreased $3.0 million to 11.4 percent, as a percentage of net revenues, for the first quarter of Fiscal 2010 as compared to 17.7 percent for the first quarter of Fiscal 2009. The decrease was due to greater absorption of fixed costs resulting from higher production volumes.

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When all factors as described above are considered, gross profit was 0.6 percent of net revenues for the first quarter of Fiscal 2010 compared to a gross deficit of 12.8 percent during the first quarter of Fiscal 2009.

Selling expenses decreased $436,000, or 11.9 percent, during the first quarter of Fiscal 2010 and as a percentage of net revenues, selling expenses were 4.0 percent and 5.3 percent for the first quarters of Fiscal 2010 and Fiscal 2009, respectively. This decrease was due to reductions of $135,000 in labor-related expenses due to headcount and salary reductions, $85,000 in travel expenses and other spending reductions.

General and administrative expenses decreased $1.1 million, or 24.5 percent, during the first quarter of Fiscal 2010 and as a percentage of net revenues, general and administrative expenses were 4.0 percent and 6.2 percent for the first quarters of Fiscal 2010 and Fiscal 2009, respectively. This decrease was due to reductions of $490,000 in labor-related expenses, and $410,000 in legal expenses.

Financial expense increased $760,000, or 144.5 percent, during the first quarter of Fiscal 2010. This was due to a decrease of $430,000 in interest income as a result of lower rates of return on our investment balances, a termination fee of $375,000 paid to Wells Fargo to terminate the credit and security agreement and an expense of $130,000 related to the new Loan Agreement with Burdale Capital Finance, Inc., partially offset by a reduction of $130,000 in the impairment on our ARS. (See Notes 4 and 7 to the Financial Statements.)

The overall effective income tax rate for the first quarter of Fiscal 2010 was a benefit of 78.3 percent compared to a benefit of 41.4 percent for the first quarter of Fiscal 2009. The following table breaks down the two aforementioned tax rates:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quarter Ended

 

 

 

November 28, 2009

 

November 29, 2008

 

Dollars in thousands

 

Amount

 

Effective
Rate

 

Amount

 

Effective
Rate

 

Tax benefit before discrete items

 

$

(2,539

)

(40.9%

)

$

(6,496

)

(39.7%

)

Discrete items:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Valuation allowance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase

 

 

2,539

 

40.9

%

 

 

 

(Decrease)

 

 

(4,784

)

(77.0%

)

 

 

 

Other

 

 

(82

)

(1.3%

)

 

(274

)

(1.7%

)

Total benefit for taxes

 

$

(4,866

)

(78.3%

)

$

(6,770

)

(41.4%

)


 

 

Valuation Allowance.

Increase. A full valuation allowance of $2.5 million was established in our first quarter of Fiscal 2010 on the deferred tax assets, no benefit was recorded in the first quarter of Fiscal 2010 NOL. For further discussion of income taxes see Note 11 to the Financial Statements.

Decrease. At the end of Fiscal 2009, we had established a valuation allowance on all deferred tax assets and NOL carryforward assets associated with Fiscal 2009. During our first quarter of Fiscal 2010, the President of the United States signed into law the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009, which expands the carryback period from two to five years, allowing us to carryback all Fiscal 2009 NOL. As a result, we recorded a tax benefit of $4.8 million, reduced the associated valuation allowance and increased our tax receivable due to this beneficial tax law change.

Net loss was $1.3 million, or $.05 per diluted share, for the first quarter of Fiscal 2010 compared to net loss of $9.6 million, or $.33 per diluted share, for the first quarter of Fiscal 2009. (See Note 12 to the Financial Statements.)

Analysis of Financial Condition, Liquidity and Resources

Cash and cash equivalents totaled $29.2 million and $36.6 million as of November 28, 2009 and August 29, 2009, respectively. Short-term and long-term ARS investments, net of temporary impairments, totaled $33.5 million as of November 28, 2009 and $33.3 million as of August 29, 2009. (See Notes 3 and 4 to the Financial Statements.)

Planned liquidity events in Fiscal 2010 are as follows:

 

 

 

 

1.

Federal tax refund of approximately $22 million: As set forth above, the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009, allows us to carryback all Fiscal 2009 NOL. As a result, we increased our tax receivable by approximately $4.8 million. We filed our carryback federal tax return in December 2009 and anticipate that our federal refund will be received during our second fiscal quarter.

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2.

ARS redemptions of $4.4 million: We have the ability to put the remaining $4.4 million of unencumbered ARS held by UBS to them in the fourth quarter of this fiscal year per a legal settlement agreement.

In addition, we have multiple assets held for sale, including our plane and two manufacturing facilities. Total listing price of these assets is in excess of $10 million.

We also have in place a new $20 million revolving credit facility, as described in further detail in Note 7, which allows us to borrow up to $12.5 million without financial covenant restrictions if there is adequate asset coverage. The facility 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. This potential additional borrowing capacity may be beneficial to us if inventory levels need to substantially increase rapidly as a result of product demand.

Working capital at November 28, 2009 and August 29, 2009 was $77.4 million and $79.5 million, respectively, a decrease of $2.1 million. We currently expect cash on hand, funds generated from operations (if any), the planned liquidity events as previously described, and the availability of borrowings on the new credit facility to be sufficient to cover both short-term and long-term operation requirements.

Operating Activities

Cash used in operating activities was $5.9 million during the first quarter of Fiscal 2010, compared to cash provided of $12.9 million during the first quarter of Fiscal 2009. Cash used during the first quarter of Fiscal 2010 was for increased inventories, due to a ramp up of production, and to support the current quarter’s net loss. Cash provided during the first quarter of Fiscal 2009 was due to a significant reduction in inventories.

Investing Activities

Cash used in investing activities was $929,000 during the first quarter of Fiscal 2010 compared to cash provided of $1.7 million during the first quarter of Fiscal 2009. Cash used during the first quarter of Fiscal 2010 was due primarily to manufacturing equipment purchases. During the first quarter of Fiscal 2009, we had proceeds of $3.1 million from sales of investments offset partially by manufacturing equipment purchases.

Financing Activities

The primary use of cash in financing activities for the first quarter of Fiscal 2010 was $341,000 associated with the set up of the new credit facility. The primary use of cash in financing activities for the first quarter of Fiscal 2009 was $3.5 million for payments of dividends.

Anticipated Use of Funds

Estimated uses of our liquid assets, at November 28, 2009 for the remainder of Fiscal 2010 include capital spending of approximately $1.8 million primarily for manufacturing equipment and facilities.

Critical Accounting Policies

Our 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 that we believe to be relevant at the time our financial statements are prepared. On a regular basis, we review the accounting policies, assumptions, estimates and judgments to ensure that our financial statements are presented fairly and in accordance with GAAP. However, 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.

We believe that the following accounting estimates and policies are the most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our reported financial results and they require our most difficult, subjective or complex judgments resulting from the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. We have reviewed these critical accounting estimates and related disclosures with the Audit Committee of our Board.

Revenue Recognition. Generally, revenues for motor homes are recorded when all of the following conditions are met: an order for a product has been received from a dealer, written or verbal approval for payment has been received from the dealer’s floorplan financing institution and the product is delivered to the dealer who placed the order. Most sales are financed under floorplan financing arrangements with banks or finance companies.

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Revenues from the sales of our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) and motor home-related parts are recorded as the products are shipped from our location. The title of ownership transfers on these products as they leave our location due to the freight terms of F.O.B. - Forest City, Iowa.

Sales Promotions and Incentives. We accrue for sales promotions and incentive expenses, which are recognized as a reduction to revenues, at the time of sale to the dealer or when the sales incentive is offered to the dealer or retail customer. Examples of sales promotions and incentive programs include dealer and consumer rebates, volume discounts, retail financing programs and dealer sales associate incentives. Sales promotion and incentive expenses are estimated based upon current program parameters, such as unit or retail volume, and historical rates. Actual results may differ from these estimates if market conditions dictate the need to enhance or reduce sales promotion and incentive programs or if the retail customer usage rate varies from historical trends. Historically, sales promotion and incentive expenses have been within our expectations and differences have not been material.

Repurchase Commitments. It is customary practice for companies in the recreation vehicle industry 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 vehicles sold to the dealer that have not been resold to retail customers. The terms of these agreements, which 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 liability cannot exceed 100 percent 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. Our risk of loss is reduced by the potential resale value of any products that are subject to repurchase and is spread over numerous dealers and lenders. The aggregate contingent liability related to our repurchase agreements represents all financed dealer inventory at the period reporting date subject to a repurchase agreement, net of the greater of periodic reductions per the agreement or dealer principal payments.

Based on these repurchase agreements, we establish an associated loss reserve. This loss reserve is disclosed separately in the balance sheets. Repurchased sales are not recorded as a revenue transaction, but the net difference between the original repurchase price and the resale price is recorded against the loss reserve, which is a deduction from gross revenue. 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. Prior to Fiscal 2009, losses under these agreements were not material. However, the substantial decrease in retail demand for recreation vehicles in the past 12 months and tightened credit standards by lenders have resulted in a significant increase in defaults by our dealers. To the extent that dealers are reducing their inventories, which they have been doing the past 12 months, our overall exposure under repurchase agreements is likewise reduced. The percentage of dealer inventory we estimate we will repurchase is based on historical information, current trends and an analysis of dealer inventory aging for all dealers with inventory subject to this obligation. The estimated loss per repurchased unit was based primarily on recent history because until Fiscal 2009, we were generally able to sell repurchased units for minimal losses. During the first three quarters of Fiscal 2009, we incurred significant losses associated with repurchases due to the challenging motor home industry conditions. As a result, we revised our underlying loss reserve estimate assumptions and increased our repurchase loss reserve during Fiscal 2009 based on rapidly changing circumstances. Further discussion of our repurchase commitments is included in Note 10 to the Financial Statements.

Warranty. We provide with the purchase of any new motor home, a comprehensive 12-month/15,000-mile warranty on Class A, Class B and Class C motor homes and a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty on Class A and Class C sidewalls and floors. Estimated costs related to product warranty are accrued at the time of sale and are based upon 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 in 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 upon past claim rate experiences and the estimated cost of the repairs.

Stock-Based Compensation. Prior to Fiscal 2007, we granted stock options to our key employees and nonemployee directors as part of their compensation. In Fiscal 2007 and 2008, we granted restricted stock awards to key employees and nonemployee directors instead of stock options. No stock options or restricted stock awards were granted in Fiscal 2009 or in the first quarter of Fiscal 2010.

The amount of stock-based compensation expense incurred and to be incurred in future periods is dependent upon a number of factors, such as the number of options and shares granted, the timing of stock option exercises, the age of the recipient and actual forfeiture rates.

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The value of the restricted stock is based on the closing price of our common stock on the date of grant. The fair value of each award is amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period or to an employee’s eligible retirement date, if earlier. This amortization method is used because our awards typically vest over three years, beginning one year after date of grant or upon retirement if earlier; thus, options and restricted stock awards are expensed immediately upon grant for retirement-eligible employees. This feature accelerates expense in the period of grant (typically our first fiscal quarter) and creates an uneven pattern of stock-based compensation that results in relatively higher expense in our first fiscal quarter and relatively lower expense in our second through fourth quarters. The impact of this feature is significant since a majority of our awards are made to retirement-eligible employees.

Unrecognized Tax Benefits. We only recognize tax benefits for filing positions that are considered more likely than not of being sustained under audit by the relevant taxing authority, without regard to the likelihood of such an audit occurring. We record a liability for uncertain tax positions when it is more likely than not that our filed tax positions will not be sustained. We record deferred tax assets related to reserves for filing positions in a particular jurisdiction that would result in tax deductions in another tax jurisdiction if we were unable to sustain our filing position in an audit. Our income tax returns are periodically audited by various taxing authorities. These audits include questions regarding our tax filing positions, including the timing and the amount of deductions and the allocation of income among various tax jurisdictions. At any one time, multiple years are subject to audit by the various taxing authorities. We continually assess our tax positions for all periods that are open to examination or have not been effectively settled based on the most current available information. We adjust our liability for unrecognized tax benefits and income tax provision in the period in which an uncertain tax position is effectively settled, the statute of limitations expires for the relevant taxing authority to examine the tax position or when more information becomes available.

Our liability for unrecognized tax benefits contains uncertainties because we are required to make assumptions and apply judgment to estimate the exposure associated with our various filing positions. Our effective tax rate is also affected by changes in tax laws, the level of our earnings or losses and the results of tax audits.

Although we believe that the judgments and estimates discussed herein are reasonable, actual results could differ, and we may be exposed to losses or realize gains that could be material. To the extent that we prevail in matters for which a liability has been established or are required to pay amounts in excess of our established liability, our effective income tax rate in a given financial statement period could be materially affected. An unfavorable tax settlement generally would require use of our cash and may result in an increase in our effective tax rate in the period of resolution. A favorable tax settlement may be recognized as a reduction in our effective tax rate in the period of resolution.

Income Taxes. We account for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740. As part of the process of 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. Valuation allowances arise due to the 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 to be 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, we determined a full valuation allowance was appropriate as of August 29, 2009. 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.

Postretirement Benefits Obligations and Costs. We provide certain health care and other benefits for retired employees hired before April 1, 2001, who have fulfilled eligibility requirements at age 55 with 15 years of continuous service. Postretirement benefit liabilities are determined by actuaries using assumptions about the discount rate and health care cost-trend rates. Thus, a significant increase or decrease in interest rates could have a significant impact on our operating results.

Other. We have reserves for other loss exposures, such as litigation, product liability, worker’s compensation, employee medical claims, inventory and accounts receivable. Establishing loss reserves for these matters requires the use of estimates and judgment in regards to risk exposure and ultimate liability. We estimate losses under the programs using consistent and appropriate methods; however, changes in assumptions could materially affect our recorded liabilities for loss.

 

 

ITEM 3:

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We have market risk exposure to our ARS and the related Put Rights, which is described in further detail in Note 4 to the Financial Statements.

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ITEM 4.

Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain “disclosure controls and procedures,” as such term is defined under Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”) Rule 13a-15(e), that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. Management necessarily applied its judgment in assessing the costs and benefits of such controls and procedures, which, by their nature, can provide only reasonable assurance regarding management’s disclosure control objectives.

We have carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, required by Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(b), as of the end of the period covered by this Report (the “Evaluation Date”). Based on this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the Evaluation Date.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting [as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f)] that occurred during our last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

PART II.

Other Information

 

 

ITEM 1.

Legal Proceedings

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.

 

 

ITEM 1A.

Risk Factors

Except as set forth below, there have been no material changes in the risk factors disclosed under Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 29, 2009.

Dependence on Suppliers. Most of our RV components are readily available from numerous sources. However, a few of our components are produced by a small group of quality suppliers. Decisions by our suppliers to decrease production, production delays, or work stoppages by the employees of such suppliers could have a material adverse effect on our ability to produce motor homes and ultimately, on our results of operations. In addition, the current general global economic downturn and the volatility in the credit and capital markets may have caused or may in the future cause a significant decline in sales and revenues and limited liquidity for our suppliers. If these conditions continue or worsen, many of our suppliers’ financial condition could be adversely impacted. As a result, their ability to continue supplying component products for the manufacture of our products could be significantly undermined, which, in turn, could negatively impact our ability to meet our customers’ demand for our products and our results of operations.

In the case of motor home chassis, Ford Motor Company, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation, Workhorse Custom Chassis and Chrysler Motors LLC are our major suppliers. Our relationship with our chassis suppliers is similar to our other supplier relationships in that no special contractual commitments are engaged in by either party. 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. Sales of motor homes rely on chassis and are affected accordingly. As economic conditions improve and dealers begin to replenish their inventory, there may be a shortage of chassis for a period of time, which would adversely affect our production capacity and results of operations.

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ITEM 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

On December 19, 2007, the 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 million. There is no time restriction on this authorization. During the first quarter of Fiscal 2010, 16,635 shares were repurchased under this authorization for an aggregate consideration of approximately $249,000. These shares were repurchased from employees who vested in Winnebago shares during the quarter and elected to pay their payroll tax via shares as opposed to cash.

This table provides information with respect to purchases by us of shares of our common stock during each fiscal month of the first quarter of Fiscal 2010:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Period

 

Total Number
of Shares
Purchased

 

Average Price
Paid per Share

 

Number of Shares
Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced
Plans or Programs

 

Approximate Dollar
Value of Shares That
May Yet Be
Purchased Under the
Plans or Programs

 

08/30/09 – 10/03/09

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

59,583,794

 

10/04/09 – 10/31/09

 

16,473

 

 

15.00

 

 

16,473

 

 

59,336,699

 

11/01/09 – 11/28/09

 

162

 

 

11.91

 

 

162

 

 

59,334,770

 

Total

 

16,635

 

$

14.97

 

 

16,635

 

$

59,334,770

 


 

 

ITEM 6.

Exhibits


 

 

(a)

Exhibits - See Exhibit Index on page 20.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

 

 

 

 

(Registrant)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

December 30, 2009

 

   /s/ Robert J. Olson

 

 

 

 

   Robert J. Olson

 

 

 

 

   Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President (Principal Executive Officer)

 

 

 

 

 

Date

December 30, 2009

 

   /s/ Sarah N. Nielsen

 

 

 

 

   Sarah N. Nielsen

 

 

 

 

   Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

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Exhibit Index

 

 

31.1

Certification by the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 dated December 30, 2009.

 

 

31.2

Certification by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 dated December 30, 2009.

 

 

32.1

Certification by the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 dated December 30, 2009.

 

 

32.2.

Certification by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 dated December 30, 2009.

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