Winnebago Industries Announces Record Second Quarter Fiscal 2018 Results
-- Quarterly Revenues Increased 26% Over Prior Year on Continued Strong Towable Segment Growth --
-- Quarterly Diluted EPS of
-- Gross Margins Increased 110 Basis Points Over Prior Year --
Second Quarter Fiscal 2018 Results
Revenues for the Fiscal 2018 second quarter ended February 24, 2018, were
President and Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Happe added, “During the quarter, we recorded a tax reform benefit and expect a similar favorable tax rate for the remainder of Fiscal 2018. We are committed to passing a portion of the tax savings to our hard-working
Motorized
In the second quarter, revenues for the Motorized segment were
Towable
Revenues for the Towable segment were
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
As of February 24, 2018, the Company had total outstanding debt of
Tax Reform Impact
As a result of the recently-enacted tax reform legislation, the Company recorded a net benefit of
Quarterly Cash Dividend
On March 14, 2018, the Company’s board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of
Mr. Happe continued, “As we move into the second half of Fiscal 2018, we are well-positioned to capitalize on the upcoming retail season with an improving product line across both brands, increased capacity within our Grand Design business, and a focus to provide our customers with a high level of product quality and service support. We remain cautiously optimistic about the retail prospects for the RV industry this year and believe Winnebago and Grand Design inventory levels are appropriate in relation to our momentum and the addition of new products entering the market. Initial interest in our recently announced product introductions has been strong, with significant enthusiasm from dealers for the new Grand Design Transcend introductory-level travel trailer and the Revel 4x4 Class B van from Winnebago. We also recently unveiled the new Winnebago Class C Outlook motorhome earlier this month at our national dealer meeting. Our strategic investments specific to ERP implementation and Grand Design campus expansion are on schedule and we are nearing the kick-off of our Winnebago-branded Towable capacity expansion project. Our balance sheet continues to improve and there is strategic focus on identifying new paths to profitable growth around our vision to become a trusted leader in outdoor lifestyle solutions.”
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Forward Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from these statements, including, but not limited to increases in interest rates, availability of credit, low consumer confidence, availability of labor, significant increase in repurchase obligations, inadequate liquidity or capital resources, availability and price of fuel, a slowdown in the economy, increased material and component costs, availability of chassis and other key component parts, sales order cancellations, slower than anticipated sales of new or existing products, new product introductions by competitors, the effect of global tensions, integration of operations relating to mergers and acquisitions activities, business interruptions, any unexpected expenses related to ERP, risks related to compliance with debt covenants and leverage ratios, and other factors. Additional information concerning certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from that projected or suggested is contained in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (
Winnebago Industries, Inc. | |||||||||||||||
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except percent and per share data) | |||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
February 24, 2018 | February 25, 2017 | ||||||||||||||
Net revenues | $ | 468,359 | 100.0 | % | $ | 370,510 | 100.0 | % | |||||||
Cost of goods sold | 400,698 | 85.6 | % | 321,194 | 86.7 | % | |||||||||
Gross profit | 67,661 | 14.4 | % | 49,316 | 13.3 | % | |||||||||
Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||
Selling | 12,209 | 2.6 | % | 9,553 | 2.6 | % | |||||||||
General and administrative | 18,268 | 3.9 | % | 12,540 | 3.4 | % | |||||||||
Postretirement health care benefit income | — | — | % | (11,983 | ) | (3.2 | )% | ||||||||
Transaction costs | — | — | % | 463 | 0.1 | % | |||||||||
Amortization of intangible assets | 1,933 | 0.4 | % | 10,367 | 2.8 | % | |||||||||
Total SG&A | 32,410 | 6.9 | % | 20,940 | 5.7 | % | |||||||||
Operating income | 35,251 | 7.5 | % | 28,376 | 7.7 | % | |||||||||
Interest expense | 4,918 | 1.1 | % | 5,178 | 1.4 | % | |||||||||
Non-operating expense | 11 | — | % | 4 | — | % | |||||||||
Income before income taxes | 30,322 | 6.5 | % | 23,194 | 6.3 | % | |||||||||
Provision for income taxes | 8,234 | 1.8 | % | 7,916 | 2.1 | % | |||||||||
Net income | $ | 22,088 | 4.7 | % | $ | 15,278 | 4.1 | % | |||||||
Income per common share: | |||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.70 | $ | 0.48 | |||||||||||
Diluted | $ | 0.69 | $ | 0.48 | |||||||||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding: | |||||||||||||||
Basic | 31,654 | 31,577 | |||||||||||||
Diluted | 31,854 | 31,686 | |||||||||||||
Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
February 24, 2018 | February 25, 2017 | ||||||||||||||
Net revenues | $ | 918,380 | 100.0 | % | $ | 615,818 | 100.0 | % | |||||||
Cost of goods sold | 787,888 | 85.8 | % | 537,627 | 87.3 | % | |||||||||
Gross profit | 130,492 | 14.2 | % | 78,191 | 12.7 | % | |||||||||
Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||
Selling | 24,343 | 2.7 | % | 15,423 | 2.5 | % | |||||||||
General and administrative | 35,684 | 3.9 | % | 22,446 | 3.6 | % | |||||||||
Postretirement health care benefit income | — | — | % | (24,796 | ) | (4.0 | )% | ||||||||
Transaction costs | 50 | — | % | 5,925 | 1.0 | % | |||||||||
Amortization of intangible assets | 3,988 | 0.4 | % | 12,418 | 2.0 | % | |||||||||
Total SG&A | 64,065 | 7.0 | % | 31,416 | 5.1 | % | |||||||||
Operating income | 66,427 | 7.2 | % | 46,775 | 7.6 | % | |||||||||
Interest expense | 9,699 | 1.1 | % | 6,306 | 1.0 | % | |||||||||
Non-operating income | (112 | ) | — | % | (83 | ) | — | % | |||||||
Income before income taxes | 56,840 | 6.2 | % | 40,552 | 6.6 | % | |||||||||
Provision for taxes | 16,794 | 1.8 | % | 13,536 | 2.2 | % | |||||||||
Net income | $ | 40,046 | 4.4 | % | $ | 27,016 | 4.4 | % | |||||||
Income per common share: | |||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 1.27 | $ | 0.91 | |||||||||||
Diluted | $ | 1.26 | $ | 0.91 | |||||||||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding: | |||||||||||||||
Basic | 31,634 | 29,707 | |||||||||||||
Diluted | 31,852 | 29,827 | |||||||||||||
Percentages may not add due to rounding differences. |
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
(In thousands) | ||||||||||||
Feb 24, 2018 |
Aug 26, 2017 |
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ASSETS | ||||||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 27,443 | $ | 35,945 | ||||||||
Receivables, net | 157,425 | 124,539 | ||||||||||
Inventories | 178,046 | 142,265 | ||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 9,788 | 11,388 | ||||||||||
Total current assets | 372,702 | 314,137 | ||||||||||
Total property and equipment, net | 78,798 | 71,560 | ||||||||||
Other assets: | ||||||||||||
Goodwill | 244,684 | 242,728 | ||||||||||
Other intangible assets, net | 224,452 | 228,440 | ||||||||||
Investment in life insurance | 27,921 | 27,418 | ||||||||||
Deferred income taxes | 9,813 | 12,736 | ||||||||||
Other assets | 6,956 | 5,493 | ||||||||||
Total assets | $ | 965,326 | $ | 902,512 | ||||||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 99,727 | $ | 79,194 | ||||||||
Current maturities of long-term debt | — | 2,850 | ||||||||||
Income taxes payable | 2,792 | 7,450 | ||||||||||
Accrued expenses | 93,071 | 77,664 | ||||||||||
Total current liabilities | 195,590 | 167,158 | ||||||||||
Non-current liabilities: | ||||||||||||
Long-term debt, less current maturities | 271,102 | 271,726 | ||||||||||
Unrecognized tax benefits | 1,668 | 1,606 | ||||||||||
Deferred compensation and postretirement health care benefits, net of current portion | 18,907 | 19,270 | ||||||||||
Other | 250 | 1,078 | ||||||||||
Total non-current liabilities | 291,927 | 293,680 | ||||||||||
Shareholders' equity | 477,809 | 441,674 | ||||||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ | 965,326 | $ | 902,512 |
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) | ||||||||
(In thousands) | ||||||||
Six Months Ended | ||||||||
Feb 24, 2018 |
Feb 25, 2017 |
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Operating activities: | ||||||||
Net income | $ | 40,046 | $ | 27,016 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
Depreciation | 4,328 | 3,428 | ||||||
Amortization of intangible assets | 3,988 | 12,418 | ||||||
Amortization of debt issuance costs | 826 | 485 | ||||||
LIFO expense | 598 | 598 | ||||||
Stock-based compensation | 3,553 | 1,539 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 2,080 | 6,857 | ||||||
Postretirement benefit income and deferred compensation expenses | 578 | (24,034 | ) | |||||
Other | (498 | ) | (452 | ) | ||||
Change in assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
Inventories | (36,379 | ) | (11,232 | ) | ||||
Receivables, prepaid and other assets | (31,096 | ) | (21,551 | ) | ||||
Income taxes and unrecognized tax benefits | (4,510 | ) | (4,631 | ) | ||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 32,908 | 16,131 | ||||||
Postretirement and deferred compensation benefits | (1,377 | ) | (1,430 | ) | ||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 15,045 | 5,142 | ||||||
Investing activities: | ||||||||
Purchases of property, plant and equipment | (11,675 | ) | (6,938 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from the sale of property | 299 | 65 | ||||||
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired | — | (394,694 | ) | |||||
Other | (18 | ) | 620 | |||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (11,394 | ) | (400,947 | ) | ||||
Financing activities: | ||||||||
Payments for purchase of common stock | (1,478 | ) | (1,365 | ) | ||||
Payments of cash dividends | (6,375 | ) | (6,370 | ) | ||||
Payments of debt issuance costs | — | (11,020 | ) | |||||
Borrowings on credit facility | 19,700 | 366,400 | ||||||
Repayment of credit facility | (24,000 | ) | (26,400 | ) | ||||
Other | — | (92 | ) | |||||
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (12,153 | ) | 321,153 | |||||
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (8,502 | ) | (74,652 | ) | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 35,945 | 85,583 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 27,443 | $ | 10,931 | ||||
Supplemental cash flow disclosure: | ||||||||
Income taxes paid, net | $ | 19,290 | $ | 11,692 | ||||
Interest paid | $ | 8,906 | $ | 1,731 | ||||
Non-cash transactions: | ||||||||
Issuance of Winnebago common stock for acquisition of business | $ | — | $ | 124,066 | ||||
Capital expenditures in accounts payable | $ | 1,012 | $ | 322 |
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Supplemental Information by Reportable Segment (Unaudited) - Motorized | |||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except unit data) | |||||||||||||||||||
Quarter Ended | |||||||||||||||||||
Feb 24, 2018 |
% of Revenue |
Feb 25, 2017 |
% of Revenue |
Change | |||||||||||||||
Net revenues | $ | 202,001 | $ | 198,936 | $ | 3,065 | 1.5 | % | |||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 4,044 | 2.0 | % | 10,838 | 5.4 | % | (6,794 | ) | (62.7 | )% | |||||||||
Unit deliveries | Feb 24, 2018 |
Product Mix % (1) |
Feb 25, 2017 |
Product Mix % (1) |
Change | ||||||||||||||
Class A | 881 | 39.9 | % | 800 | 38.0 | % | 81 | 10.1 | % | ||||||||||
Class B | 411 | 18.6 | % | 376 | 17.8 | % | 35 | 9.3 | % | ||||||||||
Class C | 918 | 41.5 | % | 931 | 44.2 | % | (13 | ) | (1.4 | )% | |||||||||
Total motorhomes | 2,210 | 100.0 | % | 2,107 | 100.0 | % | 103 | 4.9 | % | ||||||||||
Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||
Feb 24, 2018 |
% of Revenue |
Feb 25, 2017 |
% of Revenue |
Change | |||||||||||||||
Net revenues | $ | 392,357 | $ | 394,061 | $ | (1,704 | ) | (0.4 | )% | ||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 7,199 | 1.8 | % | 21,954 | 5.6 | % | (14,755 | ) | (67.2 | )% | |||||||||
Unit deliveries | Feb 24, 2018 |
Product Mix % (1) |
Feb 25, 2017 |
Product Mix % (1) |
Change | ||||||||||||||
Class A | 1,604 | 37.9 | % | 1,466 | 35.7 | % | 138 | 9.4 | % | ||||||||||
Class B | 781 | 18.5 | % | 677 | 16.5 | % | 104 | 15.4 | % | ||||||||||
Class C | 1,844 | 43.6 | % | 1,964 | 47.8 | % | (120 | ) | (6.1 | )% | |||||||||
Total motorhomes | 4,229 | 100.0 | % | 4,107 | 100.0 | % | 122 | 3.0 | % | ||||||||||
As Of | |||||||||||||||||||
Backlog (2) | Feb 24, 2018 |
Feb 25, 2017 |
Change | ||||||||||||||||
Units | 3,053 | 2,143 | 910 | 42.5 | % | ||||||||||||||
Dollars | $ | 276,231 | $ | 191,522 | $ | 84,709 | 44.2 | % | |||||||||||
Dealer Inventory | |||||||||||||||||||
Units | 4,827 | 5,068 | (241 | ) | (4.8 | )% |
(1) Percentages may not add due to rounding differences.
(2) We include in our backlog all accepted orders from dealers generally to be shipped within the next six months. Orders in backlog can be cancelled or postponed at the option of the dealer at any time without penalty and, therefore, backlog may not necessarily be an accurate measure of future sales.
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Supplemental Information by Reportable Segment (Unaudited) - Towable | |||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except unit data) | |||||||||||||||||||
Quarter Ended | |||||||||||||||||||
Feb 24, 2018 |
% of Revenue |
Feb 25, 2017 |
% of Revenue |
Change | |||||||||||||||
Net revenues | $ | 266,358 | $ | 171,574 | $ | 94,784 | 55.2 | % | |||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 35,338 | 13.3 | % | 18,233 | 10.6 | % | 17,105 | 93.8 | % | ||||||||||
Unit deliveries | Feb 24, 2018 |
Product Mix % (1) |
Feb 25, 2017 |
Product Mix % (1) |
Change | ||||||||||||||
Travel trailer | 5,083 | 59.9 | % | 3,046 | 56.3 | % | 2,037 | 66.9 | % | ||||||||||
Fifth wheel | 3,398 | 40.1 | % | 2,365 | 43.7 | % | 1,033 | 43.7 | % | ||||||||||
Total towables | 8,481 | 100.0 | % | 5,411 | 100.0 | % | 3,070 | 56.7 | % | ||||||||||
Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||
Feb 24, 2018 |
% of Revenue |
Feb 25, 2017 |
% of Revenue |
Change | |||||||||||||||
Net revenues | $ | 526,023 | $ | 221,757 | $ | 304,266 | 137.2 | % | |||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 67,594 | 12.9 | % | 21,796 | 9.8 | % | 45,798 | 210.1 | % | ||||||||||
Unit deliveries | Feb 24, 2018 |
Product Mix % (1) |
Feb 25, 2017 |
Product Mix % (1) |
Change | ||||||||||||||
Travel trailer | 10,432 | 60.8 | % | 4,555 | 61.4 | % | 5,877 | 129.0 | % | ||||||||||
Fifth wheel | 6,725 | 39.2 | % | 2,868 | 38.6 | % | 3,857 | 134.5 | % | ||||||||||
Total towables | 17,157 | 100.0 | % | 7,423 | 100.0 | % | 9,734 | 131.1 | % | ||||||||||
As Of | |||||||||||||||||||
Backlog (2) | Feb 24, 2018 |
Feb 25, 2017 |
Change | ||||||||||||||||
Units | 9,342 | 8,490 | 852 | 10.0 | % | ||||||||||||||
Dollars | $ | 302,630 | $ | 261,995 | $ | 40,635 | 15.5 | % | |||||||||||
Dealer Inventory | |||||||||||||||||||
Units | 15,728 | 9,216 | 6,512 | 70.7 | % |
(1) Percentages may not add due to rounding differences.
(2) We include in our backlog all accepted orders from dealers generally to be shipped within the next six months. Orders in backlog can be cancelled or postponed at the option of the dealer at any time without penalty and, therefore, backlog may not necessarily be an accurate measure of future sales.
Non-GAAP Reconciliation
We have provided non-GAAP financial measures, which are not calculated or presented in accordance with GAAP, as information supplemental and in addition to the financial measures presented in the accompanying news release that are calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Such non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered superior to, as a substitute for, or as an alternative to, and should be considered in conjunction with, the GAAP financial measures presented in the news release. The non-GAAP financial measures in the accompanying news release may differ from similar measures used by other companies.
The following table reconciles net income to consolidated Adjusted EBITDA.
Quarter Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | Feb 24, 2018 |
Feb 25, 2017 |
Feb 24, 2018 |
Feb 25, 2017 |
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Net income | $ | 22,088 | $ | 15,278 | $ | 40,046 | $ | 27,016 | ||||||||
Interest expense | 4,918 | 5,178 | 9,699 | 6,306 | ||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes | 8,234 | 7,916 | 16,794 | 13,536 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation | 2,198 | 1,848 | 4,328 | 3,428 | ||||||||||||
Amortization of intangible assets | 1,933 | 10,367 | 3,988 | 12,418 | ||||||||||||
EBITDA | 39,371 | 40,587 | 74,855 | 62,704 | ||||||||||||
Postretirement health care benefit income | — | (11,983 | ) | — | (24,796 | ) | ||||||||||
Transaction costs | — | 463 | 50 | 5,925 | ||||||||||||
Non-operating expense (income) | 11 | 4 | (112 | ) | (83 | ) | ||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 39,382 | $ | 29,071 | $ | 74,793 | $ | 43,750 |
We have provided non-GAAP performance measures of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as a comparable measure to illustrate the effect of non-recurring transactions occurring during the quarter and improve comparability of our results from period to period. EBITDA is defined as net income before interest expense, provision for income taxes, and depreciation and amortization expense. We believe EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA provide meaningful supplemental information about our operating performance because each measure excludes amounts that we do not consider part of our core operating results when assessing our performance. These types of adjustments are also specified in the definition of certain measures required under the terms of our credit facility. Examples of items excluded from Adjusted EBITDA include the postretirement health care benefit income from terminating the plan and transaction costs related to our acquisition of Grand Design.
Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures (a) to evaluate our historical and prospective financial performance and trends as well as its performance relative to competitors and peers; (b) to measure operational profitability on a consistent basis; (c) in presentations to the members of our board of directors to enable our board of directors to have the same measurement basis of operating performance as is used by management in their assessments of performance and in forecasting and budgeting for our company; (d) to evaluate potential acquisitions; and, (e) to ensure compliance with covenants and restricted activities under the terms of our Credit Facility. We believe these non-GAAP financial measures are frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties to evaluate companies in our industry.
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