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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
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FORM 10-K
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Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the fiscal year ended July 31, 2000, Commission File Number 1-9235
THOR INDUSTRIES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 93-0768752
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
419 W. Pike Street, Jackson Center, Ohio 45334-0629
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (937) 596-6849
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class: Name of each exchange on which registered:
Common Stock (par value $.10) New York Stock Exchange
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
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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 the filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent files pursuant to Item 405 of
Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best
of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K. X
The aggregate market value of voting securities of the registrant held by
non-affiliates of the registrant on October 6, 2000, was $146,025,537 based upon
closing price on the New York Stock Exchange for such date. The number of common
shares of registrant's stock outstanding as of October 13, 2000, was 11,986,460.
Documents incorporated by reference:
Portions of the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be
held on December 4, 2000 are incorporated by reference in Part III.
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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS
Thor Industries, Inc. (the "Company"), founded in 1980, produces and sells a
wide range of recreation vehicles and small and mid-size buses in the United
States and Canada.
The Company's principal operating subsidiaries are Airstream, Inc.
("Airstream"); Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. ("Dutchmen"); Four Winds
International, Inc. ("Four Winds"); Thor America, Inc. ("Thor America"); Komfort
Corp. ("Komfort"); Aero Coach, Inc. ("Aero"); Citair, Inc. ("Citair"); Thor
California, Inc. ("Thor California"); ElDorado National Kansas, Inc. ("ElDorado
Kansas"); ElDorado National California, Inc. ("ElDorado California") and
Champion Bus, Inc. ("Champion").
The Company, a Delaware corporation, is the successor to a corporation of the
same name which was incorporated in Nevada on July 29, 1980. Its principal
executive office is located at 419 West Pike Street, Jackson Center, Ohio 45334,
and its telephone number is (937) 596-6849.
On December 31, 1997 the Company sold its Henschen Axle manufacturing operation
for approximately $2.9 million cash. On February 9, 1998 the Company purchased
for $9.7 million cash substantially all the assets of Champion Motor Coach (now
Champion Bus), a builder of small and mid-size buses.
During fiscal 1998 the Company shut down its losing bus operation in Brown City,
Michigan and sold its losing Thor West operations to that company's management.
The selling price of certain assets and liabilities of Thor West was $1,011,954.
As part of the transaction, Thor agreed to guarantee $750,000 of debt of the
acquirer and assumed a $750,000 unsecured subordinated note. The note had a
three year term and bears an interest rate of 10%. This sale was made on no less
favorable terms than if it had been sold to an unaffiliated third party.
During 2000, Mountain High Coachworks, the entity that purchased the Thor West
operation, filed for bankruptcy which resulted in Thor being required to honor
its guarantee of $750,000 of Mountain High Coachwork's debt as well as assume
responsibility for warranties of Thor West product sold prior to December, 1998.
In addition, losses were incurred in subletting the Thor West facility and
writing off debt due Thor from Mountain High.
RECREATION VEHICLES
AIRSTREAM
Airstream manufactures and sells premium and medium-high priced travel trailers
and motorhomes under the trade names "Airstream Classic," and "Land Yacht".
Airstream Classic vehicles are distinguished by their rounded shape and bright
aluminum finish and, in management's judgment, constitute the most recognized
product in the industry. Airstream, responding to the demands of the market for
a lighter, lower-cost product, also manufactures and sells the Airstream
"Safari" and "Bambi" travel trailers.
DUTCHMEN
Dutchmen manufactures and sells conventional travel trailers and fifth wheels
under the trade names "Dutchmen" and "Four Winds." Dutchmen also manufactures
and sells laminated fifth wheels and travel trailers under the brand names
"Signature", "5th Avenue", "Zephyr" and "Breeze". It has become one of the
largest-selling brands in the United States due to its reputation for a quality
product sold at a lower price.
AERO
Aero manufactures and sells laminated, lightweight, European-styled travel
trailers and fifth wheels designed for towing behind cars, mini vans, sport
utility vehicles and trucks.
The Company manufactures folding camping trailers, which it sells under the
"Dutchmen" and "Skamper" trade names.
FOUR WINDS
Four Winds manufactures and sells Class C and Class A motorhomes. Its products
are sold under the "Four Winds," "Hurricane," "Infinity," "WindSport,"
"Dutchmen" and "Chateau" trade names.
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THOR AMERICA
Thor America manufactures and sells moderately priced travel trailers and fifth
wheels under the trade names "Citation" and "Chateau."
CITAIR
Citair is one of the largest Canadian producers of moderately-priced travel
trailers, fifth wheels, Class C motorhomes and truck campers. It operates under
the name "General Coach" and sells under the trade names "Citation" and
"Corsair."
KOMFORT
Komfort manufactures and sells travel trailers and fifth wheels and sells
primarily in the western United States and western Canada.
THOR CALIFORNIA
Thor California manufactures and sells travel trailers and fifth wheels under
the brand names "Wanderer" and "Tahoe" primarily in the western United States.
BUSES
ELDORADO NATIONAL
ElDorado National is a manufacturer of small and mid-size buses for transit,
airport car rental and hotel/motel shuttles, paramedical transit for hospitals
and nursing homes, tour and charter operations, and other uses.
The Company builds buses under model names such as "Aerolite," "AeroElite,"
"Aerotech," "Escort," "MST," "Transmark," and "EZ Rider." Its plants are located
in Salina, KS and Chino, CA.
CHAMPION BUS
On February 9, 1998 the Company purchased substantially all of the assets of
Champion Motor Coach, Inc. from Champion Enterprises, Inc. Champion Motor Coach
is now called Champion Bus, Inc. Champion builds small and mid-size buses under
model names such as "Challenger," "Contender," "SoLo," "CTS," "Crusader," and
"Defender".
Management believes that Thor Bus (ElDorado National and Champion) is the
largest manufacturer of small and mid-size commercial buses in North America
based on statistics published by the Mid Size Bus Manufacturers Association.
PRODUCT LINE SALES SEGMENT
The table below sets forth the contribution of each of the Company's product
lines to net sales in each of the last three years.
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2000 1999 1998
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Amount % Amount % Amount %
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Recreation vehicles $659,411 74 $588,936 73 $547,485 77
Buses 234,586 26 216,870 27 168,115 23
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Total Net Sales $893,997 100 $805,806 100 $715,600 100
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Further information concerning business segments is included in Note M of the
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
RECREATION VEHICLES:
The Company manufactures and sells a wide variety of RVs throughout the United
States and Canada, as well as related parts and accessories.
RV classifications are based upon standards established by the Recreation
Vehicle Industry Association ("RVIA"). The principal types of RVs produced by
the Company include conventional travel trailers, fifth wheels, fold-down
camping trailers, Class A and Class C motorhomes.
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Travel trailers are non-motorized vehicles which are designed to be towed by
passenger automobiles, pickup trucks or vans. Travel trailers provide
comfortable, self-contained living facilities for short periods of time. The
Company produces "conventional," "fifth wheel" and "fold-down" travel trailers.
Conventional and fold-down camping trailers are towed by means of a frame hitch
attached to the towing vehicle. Fifth wheel trailers, designed to be towed by
pickup trucks, are constructed with a raised forward section that is attached to
the bed area of the pickup truck.
A motorhome is a self-powered vehicle built on a motor vehicle
chassis. The interior typically includes a driver's area, kitchen, bathroom, and
dining and sleeping areas. Motorhomes are self-contained with their own
lighting, heating, cooking, refrigeration, sewage holding and water storage
facilities, so that they can be lived in without being attached to utilities.
Class A motorhomes, constructed on medium-duty truck chassis, are supplied
complete with engine and drive train components by motor vehicle manufacturers
such as Workhorse Custom Chassis, Spartan, Ford or Freightliner. The living area
and driver's compartment are designed, manufactured, and installed by the
Company. Class C motorhomes are built on a Ford or General Motors small truck or
van chassis which includes an engine, drive train components, and a finished cab
section. The Company constructs a living area which has access to the driver's
compartment and attaches it to the cab. Although they are not designed for
permanent or semi-permanent living, RVs do provide comfortable living facilities
for short periods of time.
Management believes its products are competitive, both in terms of price and
quality, with those of its competitors in each category of the RV market.
PRODUCTION. In order to minimize finished inventory, the Company's RVs generally
are produced to order. The Company's facilities are designed to provide
efficient assembly line manufacturing of its products. The Company believes that
its production facilities are sufficient for its current production levels.
Capacity increases can be achieved at relatively low cost, largely by increasing
the number of production employees or by acquiring additional facilities.
The Company purchases in finished form many of the components used in the
production of RVs. The principal raw materials used in the manufacturing
processes for motorhomes and travel trailers are aluminum, lumber, plywood,
plastic, fiberglass, and steel purchased from numerous suppliers.The Company
believes that, except for chassis, substitute sources for raw materials and
components are available with no material impact on the Company's operations.
The Company is able to obtain the benefit of volume price discounts for many of
its purchases of raw materials and components by centralized purchasing.
The relationship between Thor and its chassis suppliers is similar to all
buyer/vendor relationships and no special contractual commitment is engaged in
by either party. Historically Ford and General Motors resort to an allocation
basis industry wide during restriction of supply. These allocations would be
based on previously purchased chassis volumes. Sales of motor homes and small
buses rely on these chassis and are affected accordingly.
Generally, all of the Company's operating subsidiaries introduce new or improved
lines or models of RVs each year. Changes typically include new sizes and
floorplans, different decors or design features, and engineering improvements.
SEASONALITY. Since RVs are used primarily by vacationers and campers, the
Company's sales of its RVs are seasonal and, in most geographical areas, tend to
be significantly lower during the winter months than in other periods. As a
result, sales of RVs historically are lowest during the Company's second fiscal
quarter, which ends January 31.
MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION. The Company markets its RVs through independent
dealers located throughout the U.S. and Canada. Each of the Company's RV
subsidiaries maintains its own dealer organization, with few dealers carrying
more than one product line offered by the Company. Presently there are
approximately 981 dealers carrying the Company's products in the U.S. and
Canada. The Company believes that close working relationships between its
management personnel and the many independent dealers provide the Company with
valuable information on customer preferences and the quality and marketability
of the Company's products. Additionally, by maintaining substantially separate
dealer networks for each of its subsidiaries, the Company's products are more
likely to be competing against competitor's products in similar price ranges
rather than the Company's other products.
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Each of the Company's operating subsidiaries has an independent sales force to
call on its dealers. The Company's most important sales promotions occur at the
major RV shows for dealers which take place throughout the year at different
locations across the country. The Company benefits from the RV awareness
advertising and major marketing programs geared towards first-time buyers
sponsored by RVIA in national print media and television. The Company engages in
a limited amount of consumer-oriented advertising for its RVs, primarily through
industry magazines, the distribution of product brochures, and direct mail
advertising campaigns.
In its selection of dealers, the Company emphasizes the individual dealer's
financial strength to maintain a sufficient inventory of the Company's products,
as well as its reputation, experience, and ability to provide service. Many of
the Company's dealers carry one or more competitor's line of RVs. Each operating
company has sales agreements with its dealers and these agreements are subject
to annual review. No single dealer accounted for more than 5% of the Company's
consolidated net sales of RVs during the year.
Substantially all of the Company's sales to dealers are made on terms requiring
cash on delivery or within 10 days thereafter. The Company generally does not
finance dealer purchases. Most dealers are financed on a "floorplan" basis by a
bank or finance company which lends the dealer all or substantially all of the
wholesale purchase price and retains a security interest in the vehicles
purchased. As is customary in the RV industry, upon the request of a lending
institution financing a dealer's purchase of the Company's products and after
completion of a credit investigation of the dealer involved, the Company will
execute a repurchase agreement. Repurchase agreements provide that, for up to 12
months after a unit is financed and in the event of default by the dealer, the
Company will repurchase the unit repossessed by the financing institution for
the amount then due, which is usually less than 100% of dealer's cost. The risk
of loss under repurchase agreements is spread over numerous dealers and is
further reduced by the high resale value of the units which the Company would be
required to repurchase. In the Company's experience, losses under repurchase
agreements have not been significant and management believes any future losses
under the agreements would not have a material adverse effect on the Company.
During fiscal 2000 the losses incurred due to repurchase were approximately
$401,000 compared to $682,000 during fiscal 1999.
Thor entered the retail recreation vehicle financing business in March, 1994.
Thor Credit Corporation is a captive finance company owned by Thor Industries
and Deutsche Financial Services, a major national financial institution engaged
in recreation vehicle financing.
In March 1996, Thor and Cruise America, Inc. formed a joint venture,
CAT Joint Venture LLC, to make short-term rentals of motorized recreation
vehicles to the public.
BACKLOGS. As of July 31, 2000, the backlog for recreation vehicle orders was
approximately $62,489,000 compared to $105,084,000 at July 31, 1999. All vehicle
orders in the backlog are expected to be filled in fiscal 2001.
WARRANTIES. The Company currently provides retail purchasers of its RVs with a
standard limited warranty for two years against defects in materials and
workmanship, and two years on certain major components separately warranted by
the suppliers. Certain components, such as the chassis and engines of the
Company's motorhomes, are warranted by their manufacturers for periods specified
by those manufacturers.
BUSES:
The Company's line of small and mid-size buses are sold under the names ElDorado
National and Champion Bus. ElDorado National's trade names include "Aerolite,"
"AeroElite," "Aerotech," "Escort FE," "Escort RE," "Transmark," "MST" and "EZ
Rider." Champion's trade names include "Challenger," "Contender," "CTS,"
"Crusader," "Defender," and "SoLo." The Company's line of mid-size buses
consists of airport shuttle buses, intra- and inter-urban mass transportation
buses, and buses for tourist uses.
PRODUCTION. The Company's production facilities in Salina, Kansas; Chino,
California; and Imlay City, Michigan, are designed to provide efficient assembly
line manufacturing of its bus products. The vehicles are produced according to
specific orders which are normally obtained by dealers.
Some of the chassis, all of the engines and auxiliary units, and some of the
seating and other components used in the production of buses are purchased in
finished form. The Chino, California,
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facility assembles chassis for its rear engine buses from industry standard
components and assembles the buses directly on the chassis.
The principal raw materials used in the manufacturing of buses are fiberglass,
steel, aluminum, plywood, and plastic. Most of the raw materials and components
needed are purchased from numerous suppliers. The Company purchases most of its
bus chassis from Ford and General Motors and most of its engines from Cummins.
The Company believes that, except for chassis, raw materials and components
could be purchased from other sources, if necessary, with no material impact on
the Company's operations. The Company incurred shortages of Ford chassis during
the year which adversely affected its ability to produce buses, and to a lesser
extent Class C motor homes, for its customers.
MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION. The Company markets its product line through a
network of 69 independent dealers in the United States and Canada. The Company
selects dealers using criteria similar to those used in selecting RV dealers.
During fiscal 2000, only one dealer, Creative Bus Sales Inc. of Fountain Valley,
California at 12% accounted for more than 10% of the Company's net bus revenue.
The Company also sells its buses directly to certain national accounts such as
major rental car companies, hotel chains, and transit authorities.
Terms of sale are typically cash on delivery or through national floorplan
financing institutions. Sales to some state transportation agencies and other
government agencies may be on longer terms. During fiscal 2000 losses due to
repurchase of buses were not material.
BACKLOG. As of July 31, 2000 the backlog for bus orders was approximately
$204,771,000 compared to $131,927,000 at July 31, 1999. All bus orders in the
backlog are expected to be filled in fiscal 2001.
WARRANTIES. The Company currently provides purchasers of its buses with a
limited warranty for one year or 12,000 miles against defects in materials and
workmanship, excluding only certain specified components which are warranted
separately by suppliers. The Company provides a five-year or 75,000 mile
warranty on the Company-assembled body structure of its "Aerotech" buses.
Chassis and engines are warranted for one year or 12,000 miles by their
manufacturers.
REGULATION
The Company is subject to the provisions of the National Traffic and Motor
Vehicle Safety Act and the safety standards for bus, RVs, and components, which
have been promulgated thereunder by the Department of Transportation. Because of
its sales in Canada, the Company is also governed by similar laws and
regulations issued by the Canadian Government.
The Company is a member of RVIA, a voluntary association of RV manufacturers
which promulgates RV safety standards. The Company places an RVIA seal on each
of its RVs to certify that such standards have been met.
Both federal and state authorities have various environmental control standards
relating to air, water, and noise pollution which affect the business and
operation of the Company. For example, these standards, which are generally
applicable to all companies, control the Company's choice of paints, discharge
of air compressor waste water, and noise emitted by factories. The Company
relies upon certifications obtained by chassis manufacturers with respect to
compliance by the Company's vehicles with all applicable emission control
standards.
The Company is also subject to the regulations promulgated by the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA"). The Company's plants are periodically
inspected by federal agencies concerned with health and safety in the work
place, and by RVIA, to ensure that the Company's products comply with applicable
governmental and industry standards.
The Company believes that its products and facilities comply in all material
respects with applicable vehicle safety, environmental, RVIA, and OSHA
regulations.
The Company does not believe that compliance with above mentioned regulations
will have any material effect on capital expenditures, earnings or competitive
position.
COMPETITION
The RV industry is characterized by relative ease of entry, although the codes,
standards, and safety requirements introduced in recent years are a deterrent to
new competitors. The need to develop
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an effective dealer network also acts as a barrier to entry. The RV market is
intensely competitive with a number of other manufacturers selling products
which compete directly with those of the Company. Competition in the industry is
based upon price, design, value, quality, and service. The Company believes that
the quality, design, and price of its products and the warranty coverage and
service it provides is such that its products compete favorably for retail
purchasers. The Company estimates that it is the second largest RV manufacturer
in units produced.
The Company estimates that it has a 35% market share of the U.S. and Canadian
small and mid-size bus market. Other competitors offer lines of buses which
compete with all of the Company's products. Price, quality, and delivery are the
primary competitive factors. As with its RVs, the Company believes that the
quality, design, and price of its products, the warranty coverage and service it
provides, and the loyalty of its customers is such that its products compare
favorably with similarly priced products of its competitors.
TRADE NAMES AND PATENTS
The Company has registered United States and Canadian trade names or licenses
under the trade names of others, covering the principal trade names and model
lines under which its products are marketed. The Company is not dependent upon
any patents or technology licenses in the conduct of its business.
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
At July 31, 2000, the Company had approximately 3,238 employees in the United
States and 283 in Canada. Of these 3,521 employees, 417 are salaried. Citair's
and Thor America's approximately 396 hourly employees are currently represented
by certified labor organizations. Citair's and Thor America's current labor
agreements covering their operations expire at various times between September
2000 and October, 2003. The Company's employees at other facilities are not
represented by certified labor organizations. The Company believes it maintains
a good working relationship with its employees.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
During the fiscal years 2000, 1999 and 1998, the Company spent approximately
$521,000, $619,000 and $847,000 respectively, on research and development
activities.
INFORMATION ABOUT FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC OPERATIONS AND EXPORT SALES
Canadian sales from operations in Canada and export sales to Canada from United
States operations amounted to approximately 3.7% and 4.7%, respectively, of the
Company's total net sales to unaffiliated customers in fiscal year 2000.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This annual report includes certain statements that 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.
These forward looking statements involve uncertainties and risks. There can be
no assurance that actual results will not differ from the Company's
expectations. Factors which could cause materially different results include,
among others, the success of new product introductions, the pace of acquisitions
and cost structure improvements, competition and general economic conditions.
The Company disclaims any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates
or revisions to any forward looking statements contained herein or to reflect
any change in expectations of the Company after the date hereof or any change in
events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The Company owns or leases approximately 2,356,000 square feet of plant and
office space. Management believes that the Company's present facilities,
consisting primarily of steel clad, steel or wood frame, or masonry
construction, and the machinery and equipment contained therein, are well
maintained and in good condition. The Company believes that it would be able to
obtain replacement premises at acceptable costs for its leased premises should
its leases not be renewed.
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The following table describes the location, number and size of the Company's
facilities as of July 31, 2000.
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Approximate
Building
No. of Area
Location Owned or Leased Buildings Square Feet
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RVs
Jackson Center, OH (Airstream) ............. Owned 11 309,000
Middleburg, PA (Thor America) .............. Owned 3 116,000
Hensall, Ontario, Canada (Citair) .......... Owned 1 97,000
Oliver, B.C., Canada (Citair) .............. Owned 1 55,000
Oliver, B.C., Canada (Citair) (4) .......... Leased 1 14,000
Ontario, CA (Thor West) (1) ................ Leased 1 111,000
Middlebury, IN (Dutchmen) .................. Owned 1 20,000
Goshen, IN (Dutchmen) ...................... Owned 6 261,000
Goshen, IN (Dutchmen) (11) ................. Leased 1 45,000
Syracuse, IN (Fold Down) ................... Owned 1 46,000
Syracuse, IN, (Aero) ....................... Owned 2 67,000
Syracuse, IN, (Aero) (9) ................... Leased 1 52,000
Bristol, IN (Dutchmen) (5) ................. Leased 6 106,000
Elkhart, IN (Four Winds) ................... Owned 5 351,000
Milwaukie, OR (Komfort) (6) ................ Leased 1 57,000
Moreno Valley, CA (Thor California) (7) Leased 4 166,000
BUSES
Salina, KS (ElDorado Kansas) ............... Owned 2 93,000
Salina, KS (ElDorado Kansas) (8) ........... Leased 1 8,000
Salina, KS (ElDorado Kansas) (10) .......... Leased 1 23,000
Salina, KS (ElDorado Kansas) (2) ........... Leased 1 23,000
Salina, KS (ElDorado Kansas) ............... Owned 1 53,000
Chino, CA (ElDorado California) (3) ........ Leased 1 64,000
Chino, CA (ElDorado California) (3) ........ Leased 1 10,000
Chino, CA (ElDorado California) (3) ........ Leased 1 8,000
Imlay City, Michigan (Champion Bus) ........ Owned 5 201,000
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TOTAL ...................................... 60 2,356,000
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(1) This location is occupied under a ten-year net lease with the right of
first refusal if a sale is proposed by lessor. The lease expires in 2001
with an option to renew for two consecutive five-year terms. Facility has
been sublet through term of lease.
(2) This location is occupied under a month to month lease.
(3) This location is occupied under a net lease which expires in 11/2000 with a
1-year renewal option.
(4) This location is occupied under a net lease which is on a month to month
basis.
(5) This location is occupied under a net lease which expires in 2005 with an
option to extend for 5 years.
(6) This location is occupied under a net lease which expires in 2005 with an
option to extend for 5 years.
(7) This location is occupied under a net lease which expires in 2008 with an
option to extend for 5 years
(8) This location is occupied under a net lease which is on a month to month
basis with 60 day notice of termination.
(9) This location is occupied under a net lease which expires in 2001.
(10) This location is occupied under a net lease which expires in 2001 with an
annual renewal option on a year to year basis.
(11) This location is occupied under a net lease which expires in 2004 with an
option to extend for 5 years.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is involved in certain litigation arising out of its operations in
the normal course of business. The Company believes that no such litigation will
have a material adverse effect on the Company.
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ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
No matters submitted.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
(A) MARKET INFORMATION
The Company's Common Stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Set forth
below is the range of high and low prices for the common stock for each quarter
during the Company's two most recent fiscal years, as quoted in the New York
Stock Exchange Monthly Market Statistics and Trading Reports.
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High Low High Low
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First Quarter............................... $ 30.25 $ 24.50 $ 26.25 $ 20.00
Second Quarter.............................. 30.50 23.00 27.00 20.63
Third Quarter............................... 30.56 23.50 31.50 22.25
Fourth Quarter.............................. 27.31 20.75 30.63 24.38
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(B) HOLDERS
As of October 13, 2000, the number of holders of record of the Company's common
stock was 204.
(C) DIVIDENDS
The Company paid quarterly dividends of $.02 a share during 2000. The Company
paid quarterly dividends of $.03 ($.02 after adjustment for stock split) a share
during its quarter ended October 31, 1997 and January 31, 1998. A 3-for-2 common
stock split was declared effective April 6, 1998 and in the April 30, 1998 and
July 31, 1998 quarters a $.02 a share dividend was paid. Any payment of cash
dividends in the future will be at the discretion of the Company's Board of
Directors and will depend upon the financial condition, capital requirements,
and earnings of the Company, as well as other factors which the Board of
Directors may deem relevant.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
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Fiscal years ended July 31,
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2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
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INCOME STATEMENT DATA: ($000, except per share amounts)
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Net sales.................................. $ 893,997 $ 805,806 $ 715,600 $ 624,435 $ 602,078
Net income................................. 36,119 30,766 19,395 16,423 14,851
Earnings per common share:
Basic................................... 2.98 2.53 1.59 1.32 1.12
Diluted................................. 2.97 2.52 1.58 1.31 1.12
Dividends per common share................. .08 .08 .08 .08 .08
BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Total assets............................... $ 282,131 $ 245,912 $ 213,981 $ 170,969 $ 173,818
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND
FINANCIAL CONDITION
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Net sales in fiscal 2000 totaled $893,997,086 versus $805,805,904 in fiscal
1999. Net income in fiscal 2000 totaled $36,119,408 versus $30,766,195 in 1999.
Basic earnings per common share were $2.98 in 2000 versus $2.53 in 1999.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND
FINANCIAL CONDITION (CONTINUED)
The consolidated statements of income for the years ended July 31, 2000, 1999
and 1998 shown as a percentage of net sales are:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal years ended July 31,
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2000 1999 1998
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales...................................................... 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Cost of products sold.......................................... 86.8 87.0 88.5
Gross profit................................................... 13.2 13.0 11.5
Selling, general and administrative expenses................... 6.5 6.6 6.6
Loss on divestment of subsidiaries............................. (.3) (.2) (.4)
Other income (net)............................................. .4 .3 .1
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Income before income taxes..................................... 6.8 6.5 4.6
Provision for income taxes..................................... 2.8 2.7 1.9
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Net income..................................................... 4.0% 3.8% 2.7%
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</TABLE>
2000 VS. 1999
Net sales totaled $893,997,086 up 10.9% from $805,805,904 in the same period
last year. Income before income taxes was $60,872,947 up 16.1% from $52,435,679
last year. The increase in income before income taxes of $8,437,268 was
primarily attributed to increased sales, increase in net interest income of
approximately $1,053,000 and offset by an increase in costs associated with the
divestment of a former subsidiary of approximately $511,000.
Recreation vehicle revenues of $659,410,865 were 12% higher than last years
$588,936,150 and accounted for 73.8% of total company revenues compared to 73.1%
last year. Recreation vehicle revenues were up primarily due to increased unit
sales. Bus revenues of $234,586,221 were 8.2% higher than last years
$216,869,754 and accounted for 26.2% of total company revenue compared to 26.9%
last year. Bus revenues were up primarily due to increased unit sales and
product mix. The Company incurred a shortage of Ford chassis during the year
which affected its ability to produce buses, and to a lesser extent Class C
motor homes, for its customers.
Manufacturing gross profit increased as a percentage of sales from 13.0% to
13.2% in 2000 due primarily to higher volumes. Price increases averaged 1.5% for
the twelve months ended July 31, 2000. Selling, general and administrative
expenses and amortization of intangibles increased to $58,559,078, 6.5% of
sales, from $53,338,397, 6.6% of sales, primarily due to increased income
related compensation and selling expenses related to increased volume.
Interest income increased by $1,134,093 primarily due to increased investable
cash and higher returns during this year compared to last year. Interest expense
increased by $81,339.
During fiscal 2000 the Company recognized $2,323,714 for losses related to the
divestment of Thor West and the subsequent bankruptcy of Mountain High
Coachworks, the entity that purchased the Thor West operation. Thor was required
to honor its guarantee of $750,000 of Mountain High debt as well as assume
responsibility for warranties of Thor West product sold prior to December 1998.
In addition, losses were incurred in subletting the Thor West facility and
writing off debt to Thor from Mountain High. The combined income tax rate was
40.7% in the current year compared to 41.3% last year primarily due to recording
of tax savings generated by the Company's foreign sales corporation.
1999 VS. 1998
Net sales totaled $805,805,904 up 12.6% from $715,600,390 in the same period in
1998. Income before income taxes was $52,435,679, up 58.7% from $33,050,894 in
1998. Of this $19,384,785 increase in income before income taxes, $4,459,874
represented an increase in income of Champion Bus, Inc. acquired February 9,
1998, $5,810,116 represented reduced losses of Thor West in 1999 of $2,539,292
versus $8,349,408 in 1998 and $1,836,883 represented reduced losses of ElDorado
National Michigan in 1999 of $35,014 versus $1,871,897 in 1998. Included in 1998
income is a gain on the sale of Henschen Industrial of $1,269,000. In general
the Company did not materially adjust its sales prices in fiscal 1999.
Recreation vehicle revenues of $588,936,150 were 7.6% higher than $547,484,994
in 1998. Recreation vehicle revenues were 73% of total Company revenue compared
to 77% in 1998. Recreation vehicle revenues were up primarily due to increased
unit sales and product mix. Bus revenues of $216,869,754 were 29% higher than
$168,115,396 in 1998. Bus revenues were 27% of total Company revenue compared to
23% in 1998. Bus revenues included sales of $55,990,999 of Champion Bus, Inc.
versus $25,809,948 in 1998 and sales of $1,458,418 in 1999 versus $8,851,486 in
1998 of ElDorado National Michigan, which was shut down effective
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND
FINANCIAL CONDITION (CONTINUED)
July 31, 1998. Manufacturing gross profit increased as a percentage of sales
from 11.5% in 1998 to 13.0% in 1999 due primarily to higher volumes and the
ElDorado National Michigan and Thor West losses in 1998. Selling, general and
administrative expense and amortization of intangibles increased to $53,338,397,
6.6% of sales, from $47,505,569, 6.6% of sales in 1998, primarily due to
increased income related compensation and selling expenses related to increased
volume. Interest income increased by $1,314,102 primarily due to investment of
cash. Interest expense decreased by $131,713. The combined income tax rate was
41.3% in both 1999 and 1998.
LIQUIDITY
On July 31, 2000, Thor had $77,963,445 in cash, cash equivalents and short term
investments, compared to $68,865,635 on July 31, 1999.
Working capital on July 31, 2000, was $138,909,444 compared to $123,094,097 on
July 31, 1999. Inventory valued at current cost on July 31, 2000, exceeded LIFO
inventory by $4,880,846. The Company has no long term debt. The Company
currently has a $30,000,000 revolving line of credit. There were no borrowings
on the line at July 31, 2000. The loan agreement contains certain covenants,
including restrictions on additional indebtedness, and the Company must maintain
certain financial ratios. The line of credit bears interest at negotiated rates
below prime and expires on November 30, 2000. The Company anticipates renewing
its line of credit prior to expiration.
During fiscal 2000 Thor purchased 192,400 shares of its common stock, increasing
treasury stock by $4,305,881.
The Company believes that internally generated funds and the revolving credit
agreement already in place will be sufficient to meet current needs and
anticipated capital requirements. Capital expenditures of $13,908,163 were
primarily for expansion of the Company's Dutchmen, Four Winds, Thor California
and Komfort manufacturing facilities and the purchase of land and buildings
formerly leased by Airstream and Eldorado National, Kansas. Additional funds to
complete these expansions will be approximately $9,800,000. The Company
anticipates additional capital expenditures in 2001 of approximately $13,400,000
primarily to expand its Komfort RV operations and its bus operations in total.
ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In December 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff Accounting
Bulletin 101 (SAB 101), "Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements", which
provides guidance on applying accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America, for recognizing revenue. SAB 101 is effective for the
fourth quarter of fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1999. The impact, if
any, of adopting SAB 101 on our consolidated financial position, results of
operations and cash flows, has not been determined.
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133 (SFAS 133) "Accounting for
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," was issued in June 1998. The
statement requires derivatives to be recorded on the balance sheet as assets or
liabilities, measured at fair value. Gains or losses resulting from changes in
fair value of the derivatives are recorded, either as a separate component of
stockholders' equity or in the income statement, depending upon whether the
instruments meet the criterion for hedge accounting. This statement is effective
for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. The effect of adopting SFAS 133
will not be significant.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This annual report includes certain statements that 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.
These forward looking statements involve uncertainties and risks. There can be
no assurance that actual results will not differ from the Company's
expectations. Factors which could cause materially different results include,
among others, the success of new product introductions, the pace of acquisitions
and cost structure improvements, competition and general economic conditions.
The Company disclaims any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates
or revisions to any forward looking statements contained herein or to reflect
any change in expectations of the Company after the date hereof or any change in
events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.
ITEM 7A.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The Company is exposed to market risk from changes in foreign currency related
to its operations in Canada. However because of the size of Canadian operations,
a hypothetical 10% change in the Canadian dollar as compared to the U.S. dollar
would not have a significant impact on the Company's financial position or
results of operations.
The Company is also exposed to market risks related to interest rates because of
its investments in corporate debt securities. A hypothetical 10% change in
interest rates would not have a significant impact on the Company's financial
position or results of operations.
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ITEM 8 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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OCTOBER 31 JANUARY 31 APRIL 30 JULY 31
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($000, except per share amounts)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
2000
Net sales................................... $ 221,021 $ 193,709 $ 243,943 $ 235,324
Gross profit................................ 29,570 24,965 32,401 31,075
Net income (1) ............................ 9,660 6,710 10,090 9,659
Earnings per common share:
Basic.................................... .80 .55 .83 .80
Diluted.................................. .79 .55 .83 .80
Dividends paid per common share............. .02 .02 .02 .02
MARKET PRICES PER COMMON SHARE:
High .................................... $ 30.25 $ 30.50 $ 30.56 $ 27.31
Low ..................................... $ 24.50 $ 23.00 $ 23.50 $ 20.75
======================================================================================
1999
Net sales................................... $ 189,177 $ 165,533 $ 223,708 $ 227,388
Gross profit................................ 23,022 20,985 29,818 31,081
Net income (1) ............................ 6,992 5,452 8,950 9,372
Earnings per common share:
Basic.................................... .57 .45 .73 .78
Diluted.................................. .57 .44 .73 .78
Dividends paid per common share............. .02 .02 .02 .02
MARKET PRICES PER COMMON SHARE:
High .................................... $ 26.25 $ 27.00 $ 31.50 $ 30.63
Low ..................................... $ 20.00 $ 20.63 $ 22.25 $ 24.38
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</TABLE>
(1) Net income in the fourth quarter was increased by $340,000 in 2000 and by
$535,000 in 1999 due to adjustments to physical inventories, warranty
reserves, management incentives, and $200,000 for recording the tax benefits
of a newly formed foreign sales corporation in 2000.
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES
None.
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
Information with respect to Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant
is included under the captions BUSINESS EXPERIENCE OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS and SECTION 16(A) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE, in the
definitive Proxy Statement, dated on or about October 30, 2000, filed with the
Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A, which portion of said Proxy Statement is
hereby incorporated by reference.
ITEM 11. MANAGEMENT REMUNERATION
The information required in response to this Item is contained under the
captions EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION; DIRECTOR COMPENSATION; RESTRICTED STOCK PLAN;
SELECT EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE PLAN; PERFORMANCE GRAPH; COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION; and COMMITTEE REPORT ON EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION in the definitive Proxy Statement, dated on or about October 30,
2000, filed with the Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A, which portion of
said Proxy Statement is hereby incorporated by reference.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The information required in response to this Item is contained under the caption
for Security Ownership of Management and OWNERSHIP OF COMMON STOCK for principal
shareholders, in the definitive Proxy Statement, dated on or about October 30,
2000, filed with the Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A, which portion of
said Proxy Statement is hereby incorporated by reference.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
The information required in response to this Item is contained under the caption
CERTAIN RELATIONS AND TRANSACTIONS WITH MANAGEMENT in the definitive Proxy
Statement, dated on or about October 30, 2000, filed with the Commission
pursuant to Regulation 14A, which portion of said Proxy Statement is hereby
incorporated by reference.
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PART IV
ITEM 14. FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, EXHIBITS, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
(a) 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PAGE
Independent Auditors' Report..................................................................17
Consolidated Balance Sheets, July 31, 2000 and 1999.......................................18, 19
Consolidated Statements of Income for the Years Ended
July 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998...............................................................20
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the
Years Ended July 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998...................................................21
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended
July 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998...............................................................22
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the Years Ended
July 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998............................................................23-28
(a) 2. FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE as of July 31, 2000, and FOR
EACH OF THE THREE YEARS IN THE PERIOD ENDED JULY 31, 2000:
Schedule II--Valuation and Qualifying Accounts................................................29
All other schedules have been omitted as not required or not applicable
under the instructions.
(a) 3. EXHIBITS
(3) ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BY-LAWS
(a) Registrant's Restated Certificate of..................................................*
Incorporation. (Filed as Exhibit 3(a)
to Registration Statement No. 33-13827.)
(b) Registrant's By-laws. (Filed as Exhibit 3(b).........................................*
to Registration Statement No. 33-13827.)
(4) INSTRUMENTS DEFINING THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS
Including Indentures
(a) Form of Common Stock Certificate......................................................*
(Filed as Exhibit 4(a) to Company`s 10-K dated July 31, 1987.)
10. Material Contracts
(a) Thor Industries, Inc. 1999 Stock Option Plan..........................................*
(Filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Form S-8 dated November 5, 1999)
(b) Thor Industries, Inc. Restricted Stock Plan...........................................*
(Filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Form S-8 dated December 3, 1997)
(c) Thor Industries, Inc. Select Executive Incentive Plan
(b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the last quarter of the fiscal year ended
July 31, 2000.
</TABLE>
*Incorporated by reference.
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EXHIBITS (CONTINUED)
(21) SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT
The subsidiaries of the Registrant, excluding those which, considered
in the aggregate as a single subsidiary, would not constitute a
significant subsidiary as of July 31, 2000, are:
Airstream, Inc. (a Nevada corporation)
Thor America, Inc. (a Pennsylvania corporation)
Citair, Inc. (a Pennsylvania corporation)
Citair does business in Canada under the name "General Coach."
Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc. (a Delaware corporation)
Aero Coach, Inc. (a Delaware corporation)
Four Winds International, Inc. (a Delaware corporation)
Thor California, Inc. (a Delaware corporation)
Komfort Corp. (a Delaware corporation)
ElDorado National California, Inc. (a California corporation)
ElDorado National Kansas, Inc. (a Kansas corporation)
Champion Bus, Inc. (a Delaware corporation)
General Coach America, Inc. (a Delaware corporation)
(27) FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULES
(1) Financial data schedule for year ended July 31, 2000.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
THOR INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Signed) /S/ Wade F. B. Thompson
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Wade F. B. Thompson
Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer
Date 10/25/00
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report
has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and
in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
(Signed) /S/ Peter B. Orthwein (Signed) /S/ Walter L. Bennett
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Peter B. Orthwein Walter L. Bennett
Vice Chairman, Treasurer Chief Financial Officer
(Director) (Principal Financial Officer & Principal
Accounting Officer)
Date 10/25/00 Date 10/25/00
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(Signed) /S/ Wade F. B. Thompson (Signed) /S/ Alan Siegel
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Wade F. B. Thompson Alan Siegel
Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Director
Officer (Principal Executive Officer
and Director)
Date 10/25/00 Date 10/25/00
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(Signed) /S/ William C. Tomson (Signed) /S/ Neil D. Chrisman
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William C. Tomson Neil D. Chrisman
Director Director
Date 10/25/00 Date 10/25/00
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(Signed) /S/ Jan H. Suwinski
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Jan H. Suwinski
Director
Date 10/25/00
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS THOR INDUSTRIES, INC.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Thor Industries,
Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of July 31, 2000 and 1999, and the
related consolidated statements of income, stockholders' equity and cash flows
for each of the three years in the period ended July 31, 2000. Our audits also
included the financial statement schedule listed in the index of item 14(a)(2).
These financial statements and the financial statement schedule are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements and the financial statement schedule based
on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of the Company as of July 31, 2000 and
1999, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three
years in the period ended July 31, 2000, in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our
opinion, such financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the
basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in
all material respects, the information set forth therein.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Dayton, Ohio
September 28, 2000
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS, JULY 31, 2000 AND 1999
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<CAPTION>
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ASSETS 2000 1999
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<S> <C> <C>
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents........................................................... $ 59,655,251 $ 68,865,635
Investments-short term (Note A)..................................................... 18,308,194 --
Accounts receivable:
Trade, less allowance for doubtful accounts--
$43,959 in 2000 and $63,485 in 1999............................................. 50,970,187 52,167,539
Other........................................................................... 973,265 1,667,486
Inventories (Note B)................................................................ 89,545,213 72,850,279
Deferred income taxes and other (Note D)............................................ 5,835,370 6,572,972
---------------------------------------------
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS................................................................ 225,287,480 202,123,911
---------------------------------------------
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:
Land................................................................................ 5,573,144 1,400,995
Buildings and improvements.......................................................... 24,330,742 19,010,749
Machinery and equipment............................................................. 17,926,415 14,122,834
---------------------------------------------
Total cost.......................................................................... 47,830,301 34,534,578
Accumulated depreciation............................................................ 14,525,634 12,218,224
---------------------------------------------
NET PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT................................................... 33,304,667 22,316,354
---------------------------------------------
INVESTMENTS:
Joint ventures...................................................................... 2,628,282 3,419,101
Investments available-for-sale (Note A)............................................. 3,486,150 --
---------------------------------------------
TOTAL INVESTMENTS................................................................... 6,114,432 3,419,101
OTHER ASSETS:
Goodwill............................................................................ 10,741,131 11,251,342
Noncompete agreements............................................................... 1,132,614 2,235,010
Trademarks.......................................................................... 1,844,981 2,020,319
Other (Note D)...................................................................... 3,706,087 2,545,698
---------------------------------------------
TOTAL OTHER ASSETS.................................................................. 17,424,813 18,052,369
---------------------------------------------
TOTAL............................................................................... $ 282,131,392 $ 245,911,735
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 2000 1999
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<S> <C> <C>
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable................................................................... $ 49,824,276 $ 48,290,096
Accrued liabilities:
Compensation and related items.................................................. 13,356,378 13,676,462
Product warranties.............................................................. 11,878,469 11,543,598
Taxes........................................................................... 4,599,864 522,874
Other........................................................................... 6,719,049 4,996,784
------------------------------------
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES........................................................... 86,378,036 79,029,814
------------------------------------
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities (Note D)................................ 549,080 1,508,756
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Contingent liabilities (Note G)..................................................... -- --
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (NOTE H):
Preferred stock--authorized 1,000,000 shares; none outstanding....................... -- --
Common stock--par value of $.10 a share;
authorized, 20,000,000 shares;
issued 13,743,997 shares in 2000 and 13,715,147 in 1999, at cost.................. 1,374,400 1,371,515
Additional paid-in capital.......................................................... 26,169,020 25,684,380
Retained earnings................................................................... 197,171,503 162,018,698
Restricted stock plan............................................................... (297,305) (216,168)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)....................................... (2,620,712) (1,198,511)
------------------------------------
Total............................................................................... 221,796,906 187,659,914
Less 1,759,037 treasury shares in 2000 and 1,566,637 in 1999, at cost............... (26,592,630) (22,286,749)
------------------------------------
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY.......................................................... 195,204,276 165,373,165
------------------------------------
TOTAL............................................................................... $ 282,131,392 $ 245,911,735
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME FOR THE YEARS ENDED JULY 31, 2000, 1999 AND
1998
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2000 1999 1998
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
NET SALES $ 893,997,086 $ 805,805,904 $ 715,600,390
Cost of products sold................................. 775,985,892 700,900,070 632,999,085
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GROSS PROFIT 118,011,194 104,905,834 82,601,305
Selling, general and administrative expenses.......... 56,771,133 51,863,559 45,601,175
Amortization of intangibles........................... 1,787,945 1,474,838 1,904,394
Loss on divestment of subsidiaries (Note L)........... (2,323,714) (1,812,526) (2,721,000)
Interest income....................................... 3,317,484 2,183,391 869,289
Interest expense...................................... (197,296) (115,957) (247,670)
Other................................................. 624,357 613,334 54,539
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INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 60,872,947 52,435,679 33,050,894
Income taxes (Note D)................................. 24,753,539 21,669,484 13,655,666
------------------------------------------------------------
NET INCOME $ 36,119,408 $ 30,766,195 $ 19,395,228
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EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (NOTE A)
Basic................................................. $ 2.98 $ 2.53 $ 1.59
Diluted............................................... $ 2.97 $ 2.52 $ 1.58
</TABLE>
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY FOR THE YEARS ENDED JULY 31,
2000, 1999 AND 1998
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<CAPTION>
Treasury Stock Common Stock
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Shares Amount Shares Amount
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
JULY 31, 1997 955,758 $ (19,376,248) 9,099,247 $ 909,925
Net income -- -- -- --
Stock option activity -- -- 36,100 3,610
Restricted stock activity -- -- 5,150 515
Stock split 477,879 -- 4,552,200 455,220
Cash dividends - $.08
per common share -- -- -- --
Foreign currency
translation adjustment -- -- -- --
Compensation expense -- -- -- --
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JULY 31, 1998 1,433,637 (19,376,248) 13,692,697 1,369,270
Net income -- -- -- --
Shares purchased 133,000 (2,910,501) -- --
Stock option activity -- -- 17,000 1,700
Restricted stock activity -- -- 5,450 545
Cash dividends - $.08
per common share -- -- -- --
Foreign currency
translation adjustment -- -- -- --
Compensation expense -- -- -- --
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JULY 31, 1999 1,566,637 (22,286,749) 13,715,147 1,371,515
Net income -- -- -- --
Shares purchased 192,400 (4,305,881)
Stock option activity -- -- 22,500 2,250
Restricted stock
activity 6,350 635
Cash dividends - $.08
per common share -- -- -- --
Unrealized depreciation
on investments -- -- -- --
Foreign currency
translation adjustment -- -- -- --
Compensation expense -- -- -- --
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JULY 31, 2000 1,759,037 $ (26,592,630) 13,743,997 $ 1,374,400
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</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Additional Restricted Accumulated Compre-
Paid-In Stock Other Compre- Retained hensive
Capital Plan hensive Loss Earnings Income
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
JULY 31, 1997 $ 25,105,120 $ -- $ (629,546) $ 113,810,210 --
Net income -- -- -- 19,395,228 $ 19,395,228
Stock option activity 513,070 -- -- -- --
Restricted stock activity 154,950 (155,465) -- -- --
Stock split (456,497) -- -- -- --
Cash dividends - $.08
per common share -- -- -- (978,250) --
Foreign currency
translation adjustment -- -- (555,393) -- (555,393)
Compensation expense -- 17,921 -- -- --
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JULY 31, 1998 25,316,643 (137,544) (1,184,939) 132,227,188 $ 18,839,835
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Net income -- -- -- 30,766,195 $ 30,766,195
Shares purchased -- -- -- -- --
Stock option activity 241,910 -- -- -- --
Restricted stock activity 125,827 (126,372) -- -- --
Cash dividends - $.08
per common share -- -- -- (974,685) --
Foreign currency
translation adjustment -- -- (13,572) -- (13,572)
Compensation expense -- 47,748 -- -- --
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JULY 31, 1999 25,684,380 (216,168) (1,198,511) 162,018,698 $ 30,752,623
=============
Net income -- -- -- 36,119,408 $ 36,119,408
Shares purchased
Stock option activity 320,175 -- -- -- --
Restricted stock activity 164,465 (165,100) -- -- --
Cash dividends - $.08
per common share -- -- -- (966,603) --
Unrealized depreciation
on investments -- -- (1,504,298) -- (1,504,298)
Foreign currency
translation adjustment -- -- 82,097 -- 82,097
Compensation expense -- 83,963 -- -- --
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JULY 31, 2000 $ 26,169,020 $ (297,305) $ (2,620,712) $ 197,171,503 $ 34,697,207
=======================================================================================================
</TABLE>
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEARS ENDED JULY 31, 2000, 1999
AND 1998
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
-------------------------------------------------------
2000 1999 1998
-------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
NET INCOME..................................................... $ 36,119,408 $30,766,195 $19,395,228
Adjustments to reconcile net income
to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation.............................................. 2,888,601 2,255,956 2,464,843
Amortization of intangibles............................... 1,787,945 1,474,838 1,904,394
Deferred income taxes..................................... (318,357) (382,386) (2,672,630)
Net loss on divestment of subsidiaries.................... 2,323,714 1,812,526 2,721,000
Purchase of trading investments........................... (29,753,354) -- --
Proceeds from sale of trading investments................. 11,423,052 -- --
Gain on sale of investments available-for-sale............ (621,464) -- --
CHANGES IN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES,
NET OF EFFECTS FROM ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTMENTS:
Accounts receivable............................................ 1,891,573 4,041,278 (2,214,503)
Inventories.................................................... (16,694,934) (10,901,788) 3,812,032
Deferred taxes and other....................................... 240,226 (1,007,998) (290,390)
Accounts payable............................................... 1,534,180 292,026 8,769,480
Accrued liabilities............................................ 3,490,328 7,474,363 6,833,229
Other.......................................................... 319,471 225,348 (391,926)
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES...................... 14,630,389 36,050,358 40,330,757
-------------------------------------------------------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment..................... (13,908,163) (7,448,325) (2,088,698)
Disposals of property, plant and equipment..................... 114,343 124,991 289,742
Purchase of available-for-sale investments..................... (11,535,508) -- --
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale investments........... 6,356,517 -- --
Acquisitions--net of cash acquired.............................. -- -- (9,670,735)
Proceeds from divestment of subsidiary......................... -- 261,954 2,934,973
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NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES.......................... (18,972,811) (7,061,380) (8,534,718)
-------------------------------------------------------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Cash dividends................................................. (966,603) (974,685) (978,250)
Purchase of treasury shares.................................... (4,305,881) (2,910,501) --
Proceeds from issuance of common stock......................... 322,425 243,610 516,680
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NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES ......................... (4,950,059) (3,641,576) (461,570)
-------------------------------------------------------
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH........................ 82,097 (13,572) (555,393)
-------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents........... (9,210,384) 25,333,830 30,779,076
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year................... 68,865,635 43,531,805 12,752,729
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR......................... $ 59,655,251 $68,865,635 $43,531,805
=======================================================
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Income taxes paid.............................................. $ 20,404,124 $23,353,329 $12,332,383
Interest paid.................................................. 197,296 115,957 247,670
NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS:
Issuance of restricted stock................................... 165,100 126,372 155,465
Note from divestment of subsidiary............................. -- 750,000 --
</TABLE>
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED JULY 31, 2000, 1999 AND 1998
A. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
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PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION--The accompanying consolidated financial statements
include the accounts of Thor Industries, Inc. and its wholly-owned domestic and
foreign subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated
in consolidation.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS--Interest-bearing deposits and other investments with
maturities of three months or less when purchased are considered cash
equivalents. Cash, cash equivalents and short term investments of $68,492,238
are held by Harris Trust and Savings Bank. The remaining $9,471,207 is held at
various banks.
INVESTMENTS--The Company classifies its debt and equity securities as trading or
available-for-sale. Trading securities are bought and held principally for the
purpose of selling them in the near term. All securities not included in trading
are classified as available-for-sale.
Trading and available-for-sale investments are recorded at fair value.
Unrealized holding gains and losses on trading investments are included in
earnings. Unrealized holding gains and losses, net of the related tax effect, on
available-for-sale investments are excluded from earnings and are reported as a
separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of income
taxes until realized. Realized gains and losses from the sale of
available-for-sale investments are determined on a specific-identification
basis. Dividend and interest income are recognized when earned.
At July 31, 2000, the Company held equity investments with a fair value of
$3,486,150 and cost basis of $5,800,456. The investments are classified as
available-for-sale and included in other investments. Gross unrealized losses
were $2,314,306. Available-for-sale investments were sold during the year and a
gain of $621,464 was recognized in other income.
The Company has certain corporate debt investments that are classified as
trading investments and reported as Investments - short term. Included in other
income are net realized losses on trading investments of $12,620.
INVENTORIES--Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, determined
principally by the last-in, first-out (LIFO) basis.
DEPRECIATION--Property, Plant and Equipment is recorded at cost and depreciated
using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets as
follows:
Buildings and improvements--ten to thirty-nine years
Machinery and equipment--three to ten years
OTHER ASSETS--Other assets are amortized using the straight-line method over the
estimated lives of the assets as follows:
Goodwill--twenty or thirty years
Noncompete agreements--five or ten years
Trademarks--ten or twenty years
LONG-LIVED ASSETS--Long-lived assets, identifiable intangibles and goodwill
related to those assets to be held and used, are reviewed for impairment
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of
an asset may not be recoverable from undiscounted future cash flows.
PRODUCT WARRANTIES--Estimated warranty costs are provided at the time of sale of
the warranted products.
REVENUE RECOGNITION--Revenues from the sale of recreation vehicles and buses are
recognized when title passes to dealers, distributors, or contract buyers.
ESTIMATES--The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America,
requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported
amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and
the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual
results could differ from those estimates.
FOREIGN CURRENCY--Assets and liabilities of Canadian operations reported in the
consolidated balance sheets have been translated at current exchange rates.
Revenues and expenses reported in the consolidated statements of income have
been translated at the average exchange rate for the year. Transaction gains and
losses are not significant.
STOCK OPTIONS--The Company measures cost for stock options issued to employees
using the method of accounting prescribed by APB Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for
Stock Issued to Employees".
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EARNINGS PER SHARE--Earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by
the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
--------------------------------------------------
2000 1999 1998
--------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Weighted average shares outstanding for
basic earnings per share..................................... 12,106,199 12,179,962 12,227,307
Stock options.................................................. 44,013 42,712 41,914
--------------------------------------------------
Total for diluted shares....................................... 12,150,212 12,222,674 12,269,221
==================================================
</TABLE>
PENDING ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS -- In December 1999, the Securities and
Exchange Commission issued Staff Accounting Bulletin 101 (SAB 101), "Revenue
Recognition in Financial Statements", which provides guidance on applying
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, for
recognizing revenue. SAB 101 is effective for the fourth quarter of fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 1999. The impact, if any, of adopting SAB 101 on
our consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows, has
not been determined.
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133 (SFAS 133) "Accounting for
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities", was issued in June 1998. The
statement requires derivatives to be recorded on the balance sheet as assets or
liabilities, measured at fair value. Gains or losses resulting from changes in
fair value of the derivatives are recorded, either as a separate component of
stockholders' equity or in the income statement, depending upon whether the
instruments meet the criterion for hedge accounting. This statement is effective
for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. The effect of adopting SFAS 133
will not be significant.
RECLASSIFICATIONS--Certain reclassifications have been made in the 1999 and 1998
consolidated financial statements to conform to the presentation used in 2000.
B. INVENTORIES
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Major classifications of inventories are:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
AS OF JULY 31,
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2000 1999
-------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Finished products ....................................................... $ 7,881,216 $ 4,128,011
Work in process ......................................................... 21,412,340 20,959,710
Raw materials ........................................................... 36,010,315 31,479,371
Chassis ................................................................. 29,122,188 19,944,422
-------------------------------------
Total ................................................................... 94,426,059 76,511,514
Less excess of FIFO costs over LIFO costs ............................... 4,880,846 3,661,235
-------------------------------------
Total inventories ....................................................... $ 89,545,213 $ 72,850,279
=====================================
</TABLE>
C. LINE OF CREDIT
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The Company has a $30,000,000 unsecured revolving line of credit. There was no
outstanding balance at July 31, 2000 and 1999. The loan agreement contains
certain covenants and the Company must maintain certain financial ratios. The
line of credit bears interest below the prime rate (7.5% at July 31, 2000) and
expires on November 30, 2000.
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D. INCOME TAXES
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED JULY 31,
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2000 1999 1998
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
CURRENT:
Federal...................................................... $ 19,160,948 $17,769,357 $13,122,320
State and local.............................................. 4,635,513 3,397,346 2,468,150
Foreign...................................................... 1,275,435 885,167 737,826
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Total current................................................ 25,071,896 22,051,870 16,328,296
Total deferred............................................... (318,357) (382,386) (2,672,630)
-------------------------------------------------------
Income taxes................................................. $ 24,753,539 $21,669,484 $13,655,666
-------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
JULY 31, JULY 31,
2000 1999
--------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
A SUMMARY OF DEFERRED INCOME TAXES IS:
Current deferred tax asset (liability)
Inventory basis..................................................................... $ (1,108,368) $ (911,344)
Employee benefits................................................................... 408,472 360,430
Self-insurance...................................................................... 831,457 766,435
Product warranties.................................................................. 4,157,464 3,861,327
Divestment of subsidiary............................................................ 205,158 578,449
Other............................................................................... (881,580) (274,524)
--------------------------------
TOTAL CURRENT DEFERRED TAX ASSET
INCLUDED IN DEFERRED INCOME TAXES AND OTHER......................................... 3,612,603 4,380,773
--------------------------------
LONG-TERM DEFERRED TAX ASSET (LIABILITY):
Property basis...................................................................... (412,689) (1,022,685)
Investments......................................................................... 810,007 --
Deferred compensation............................................................... 202,479 117,488
Other............................................................................... 123,661 (267,879)
--------------------------------
TOTAL LONG-TERM DEFERRED TAX ASSET
INCLUDED IN OTHER ASSETS (LIABILITY)................................................ 723,458 (1,173,076)
--------------------------------
NET DEFERRED TAX ASSET.............................................................. $ 4,336,061 $ 3,207,697
================================
</TABLE>
The differences between income taxes at the federal statutory rate and the
actual income taxes are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
-----------------------------------------------------
2000 1999 1998
-----------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Provision at statutory rates................................... $ 21,305,531 $18,352,488 $11,567,813
State and local income taxes, net of federal tax benefit....... 3,013,083 2,208,275 1,604,298
Amortization of intangibles.................................... 220,966 321,866 212,936
FSC benefit.................................................... (200,000) -- --
Non-deductible loss on divestment of subsidiary................ -- -- 351,293
Other.......................................................... 413,959 786,855 (80,674)
-----------------------------------------------------
Income taxes .................................................. $ 24,753,539 $21,669,484 $13,655,666
=====================================================
</TABLE>
Income before income taxes includes foreign income of $3,110,847 in 2000,
$2,158,651 in 1999 and $1,878,422 in 1998.
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E. LEASES
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The Company has operating leases principally for land, buildings and equipment.
Minimum future rental payments required under these operating leases are
$7,332,936, which includes the following amounts due in each of the next five
years ending July 31: $1,671,296 in 2001; $1,267,773 in 2002; $1,113,766 in
2003; $1,085,360 in 2004; $933,914 in 2005 and $1,260,827 thereafter. Rent
expense was $2,250,404 in 2000, $2,220,929 in 1999, and $2,616,539 in 1998.
F. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
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Substantially all non-highly compensated employees can participate in a 401(k)
plan. Company contributions are at the discretion of the Board of Directors,
except that Company contributions for union employees are based on hours worked.
Total expense for the plans was $212,153 in 2000, $219,942 in 1999, and $164,217
in 1998.
During 2000, the Company established a deferred compensation plan for executives
who do not participate in a 401(k) plan. The plan allows executives to defer a
portion of their compensation, and direct the Company to invest the funds in
mutual fund investments held by the Company. Participant benefits are limited to
the value of the investments held on their behalf. Investments held by the
Company are accounted for as trading securities, and the obligation to the
participants is reported as a liability. The Company does not make contributions
to the plan. At July 31, 2000, the balance of investments held in this plan was
not significant.
G. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND COMMITMENTS
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
It is customary practice for companies in the recreation vehicle industry to
enter into agreements with financing institutions to provide financing to their
dealers. Generally, the agreements provide for the repurchase of products from
the financing institution in the event of a dealer's default. Although the total
contingent liability approximated $188,000,000 at July 31, 2000, the risk of
loss under the agreements is spread over numerous dealers and is further reduced
by the resale value of the units which the Company would be required to
repurchase. Losses under these agreements have not been significant in the
periods presented in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, and
management believes any future losses under the agreements will not have a
significant effect on consolidated financial position or results of operations.
The Company obtains certain vehicle chassis from automobile manufacturers under
converter pool agreements. The agreements generally provide that the
manufacturer will supply chassis at the Company's various production facilities
under the terms and conditions as set forth in the agreement. The manufacturer
does not transfer the certificate of origin to the Company and, accordingly, the
Company accounts for the chassis as consigned, unrecorded inventory. Typically,
chassis are converted and delivered to customers within 90 days of delivery. If
the chassis is not converted within 90 days of delivery to the Company, the
Company purchases the chassis, and at that time the Company records the
inventory. At July 31, 2000, chassis on hand accounted for as consigned,
unrecorded inventory was approximately $11,047,000.
The Company is involved in various litigation generally incidental to normal
operations. In the opinion of management, the resolution of pending litigation
is not expected to have a material effect on financial condition, results of
operations or liquidity of the Company.
The Company has commitments for the construction of manufacturing facilities
totalling approximately $11,000,000.
H. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
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Officers and key employees have been granted stock options under the 1988
Incentive Stock Option Plan. No further options may be granted under this plan.
A summary of option transactions under the Incentive Stock Option Plan is as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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2000 1999 1998
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Weighted- Weighted- Weighted-
Average Average Average
Shares Exercise Price Shares Exercise Price Shares Exercise Price
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Outstanding at beginning of year 133,000 $14.33 153,000 $14.33 193,650 $ 14.33
Exercised (22,500) 14.33 (17,000) 14.33 (36,150) 14.33
Canceled -- -- (3,000) 14.33 (4,500) 14.33
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Outstanding at end of year 110,500 $14.33 133,000 $14.33 153,000 $ 14.33
===================================================================================
Exercisable at year-end 110,500 $14.33 71,500 $14.33 27,000 $ 14.33
</TABLE>
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The Company applies APB Opinion No. 25 and related interpretations in accounting
for the plan. Accordingly, no compensation cost has been recognized for the
stock option plan.
The following summarizes information about stock options outstanding at July 31,
2000, under the 1988 Incentive Stock Option Plan.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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OPTIONS OUTSTANDING OPTIONS EXERCISABLE
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NUMBER WEIGHTED-AVERAGE NUMBER SHARES AVAILABLE
EXERCISE OUTSTANDING REMAINING WEIGHTED-AVERAGE EXERCISABLE EXERCISE FOR FUTURE
PRICE AT JULY 31, 2000 CONTRACTUAL LIFE EXERCISE PRICE AT JULY 31, 2000 PRICE GRANTS
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$14.33 110,500 7 years $14.33 110,500 $14.33 0
====================================================================================================================================
</TABLE>
Had compensation cost for the Company's grants been determined based on the fair
value at the grant dates for awards under those plans consistent with the method
of SFAS No. 123, the Company's net income and earnings per common share would
have been as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
2000 1999 1998
-----------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net income
As reported ...................................... $ 36,119,408 $ 30,766,195 $ 19,395,228
Pro forma ........................................ $ 36,119,408 $ 30,626,400 $ 19,255,433
Earnings per common share--basic
As reported ...................................... $ 2.98 $ 2.53 $ 1.59
Pro forma ........................................ $ 2.98 $ 2.51 $ 1.57
Earnings per common share--diluted
As reported ...................................... $ 2.97 $ 2.52 $ 1.58
Pro forma ........................................ $ 2.97 $ 2.51 $ 1.57
</TABLE>
On September 16, 1999, the Board of Directors approved the 1999 Stock Option
Plan. Under the Plan, 500,000 options are available for grant. As of July 31,
2000, no options have been granted.
On September 29, 1997, the Board of Directors approved a stock award plan which
allows for the granting of up to 150,000 shares of restricted stock to selected
executives. Restrictions expire 50% after 5 years following the date of issue,
and the balance after six years. As of July 31, 2000, the Company issued 19,525
shares of restricted stock under the plan and 130,475 shares remain outstanding.
Compensation cost related to the plan which is being amortized over the
restriction period was $83,963 in 2000, $47,748 in 1999, and $17,921 in 1998.
I. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Research and development expenses were approximately $521,000 in 2000, $619,000
in 1999, and $847,000 in 1998.
J. JOINT VENTURES
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
In March 1996, the Company and Cruise America, Inc. formed a joint venture, CAT
Joint Venture LLC, to rent recreation vehicles to the public. The Company's
total investment of $1,519,732 includes a subordinated note receivable of
$1,210,000 due in quarterly installments beginning in fiscal 2001.
In March 1994, the Company and a financial services company formed a joint
venture, Thor Credit Corporation, to finance the sales of recreation vehicles to
consumer buyers. The Company's total investment of $1,108,550 includes a note
receivable of $300,000 due in May 2004.
These investments are 50% owned and are accounted for using the equity method.
K. ACQUISITION
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
On February 9, 1998, the Company purchased certain assets and liabilities of
Champion Motor Coach, Inc. (now Champion Bus, Inc.). The cash price of the
acquisition was approximately $9,671,000 which was paid from internal funds. The
revenues and operating results of the entity are reflected in the consolidated
statements of income of Thor Industries from time of acquisition forward.
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L. DIVESTMENT OF SUBSIDIARIES
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Company sold its Thor West operations in December 1998. A loss of $3,990,000
was recognized as of July 31, 1998. Additional losses of $1,812,526 and
$2,323,714 were recognized during 1999 and 2000, respectively. During 2000,
MountainHigh Coach Works, the entity that purchased the Thor West operation,
filed bankruptcy which resulted in Thor being required to honor its guarantee of
$750,000 of MountainHigh debt as well as assume responsibility for warranties of
Thor West product sold prior to December 1998. In addition, losses were incurred
in subletting the Thor West facility and writing off debt due Thor from
MountainHigh. Thor West's net sales and loss before income taxes included in the
consolidated statements of income was, for fiscal 1998, $29,156,641 and
$4,359,408, respectively, and, for fiscal 1999, $4,050,351 and $726,766,
respectively.
On December 31, 1997, the Company sold for $2,934,973 certain assets and
liabilities of Henschen Corp., a division of Airstream, Inc. The transaction
resulted in a one time pre-tax gain of approximately $1,269,000.
M. BUSINESS SEGMENTS
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Company operates in principally two segments - recreation vehicles and small
and mid-size buses. Manufacturing and sales are conducted in the United States
and, to a much lesser extent, in Canada. Operating income is total revenue less
cost of sales and operating expenses. Identifiable assets are those assets used
in the operation of each industry segment. Corporate assets primarily consist of
cash, deferred income tax assets, the cash value of Company-owned life
insurance, and various investments.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
--------------------------------------------------------------
2000 1999 1998
--------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
NET SALES: ($000) ($000) ($000)
----------
Recreation vehicles
Towables $ 387,749 $ 353,456 $ 333,619
Motorized 265,947 227,902 204,494
Other 5,715 7,578 9,372
Buses 234,586 216,870 168,115
--------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL $ 893,997 $ 805,806 $ 715,600
==============================================================
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES:
---------------------------
Recreation vehicles $ 46,125 $ 38,977 $ 27,907
Buses 17,149 16,726 8,327
Net loss on divestment of subsidiaries (Note L) (2,324) (1,813) (2,721)
Corporate (77) (1,454) (462)
--------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL $ 60,873 $ 52,436 $ 33,051
==============================================================
IDENTIFIABLE ASSETS:
--------------------
Recreation vehicles $ 118,700 $ 108,343 $ 96,920
Buses 66,251 52,203 57,247
Corporate 97,180 85,366 59,814
--------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL $ 282,131 $ 245,912 $ 213,981
==============================================================
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION EXPENSE:
--------------------------------------
Recreation vehicles $ 3,985 $ 3,075 $ 3,444
Buses 692 656 925
--------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL $ 4,677 $ 3,731 $ 4,369
==============================================================
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES:
---------------------
Recreation vehicles $ 11,207 $ 6,839 $ 1,749
Buses 2,701 609 340
--------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL $ 13,908 $ 7,448 $ 2,089
==============================================================
</TABLE>
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SCHEDULE II
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JULY 31, 2000, 1999 AND 1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Column A Column B Column C Column D Column E
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Additions
Balance at Charged to Write-offs Balance
Beginning Costs and Net of at End of
Description of Period Expenses Recoveries Period
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
YEAR ENDED JULY 31, 2000:
Allowance for doubtful accounts ........... $ 63,485 $ 54,871 $ (74,397) $ 43,959
====================================================================================
Accumulated amortization of
goodwill and other intangibles ............ $ 18,400,654 $ 1,787,945 -- $ 20,188,599
====================================================================================
YEAR ENDED JULY 31, 1999:
Allowance for doubtful accounts ........... $ 115,435 $ 261,126 $ (313,076) $ 63,485
====================================================================================
Accumulated amortization of
goodwill and other intangibles ............ $ 20,737,628 $ 1,474,838 $ (3,811,812) $ 18,400,654
====================================================================================
YEAR ENDED JULY 31, 1998:
Allowance for doubtful accounts ........... $ 516,535 $ 14,017 $ (415,117) $ 115,435
====================================================================================
Accumulated amortization of
goodwill and other intangibles (1) ........ $ 16,693,704 $ 4,043,924 -- $ 20,737,628
====================================================================================
</TABLE>
(1) Includes write-off of intangibles of Thor West of $2,139,530.
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[THOR INDUSTRIES, INC. LOGO]
419 West Pike Street - Jackson Center, OH 45334 - 937-596-6849
