Champion Homes - 10-Q quarterly report FY

 

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Form 10-Q Quarterly Report

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Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollars in thousands)

Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Retained Earnings
For the three-month and nine-month periods ended February 28, 2007 and 2006
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the nine-month periods ended February 28, 2007 and 2006
Increase (Decrease) in Cash
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial position as of February 28, 2007, in addition to the consolidated results of operations and consolidated cash flows for the three-month and nine-month periods ended February 28, 2007 and 2006. Due to the seasonal nature of the Corporation’s business, interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for the entire year.

The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations for reporting on Form 10-Q. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally accompanying the annual consolidated financial statements have been omitted. The audited consolidated balance sheet as of May 31, 2006 and the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Corporation’s latest annual report on Form 10-K.

Inventories are stated at cost, determined under the first-in, first-out method, which is not in excess of market. Finished goods consist primarily of homes on display at various manufacturing facilities. Physical inventory counts are taken at the end of each reporting quarter. Total inventories for the periods presented consisted of (dollars in thousands):

The Corporation provides the retail purchaser of its manufactured homes with a fifteen-month warranty against defects in design, materials and workmanship. Recreational vehicles are covered by a one-year warranty.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

The warranties are backed by service departments located at our manufacturing facilities and an extensive field service system. Estimated warranty costs are accrued at the time of sale based upon current sales, historical experience and management’s judgment regarding anticipated rates of warranty claims. The adequacy of the recorded warranty liability is periodically assessed and the amount is adjusted as necessary. A reconciliation of accrued warranty and related expenses is as follows (dollars in thousands):

The Corporation was contingently liable at February 28, 2007 under purchase agreements with certain financial institutions providing inventory financing for retailers of its products. Under these arrangements, which are customary in the manufactured housing and recreational vehicle industries, the Corporation agrees to repurchase units in the event of default by the retailer at declining prices over the term of the agreement, generally 12 months. The maximum repurchase liability is the total amount that would be paid upon the default of all the Corporation’s independent dealers. The maximum potential repurchase liability, without reduction for the resale value of the repurchased units, was approximately $99 million at February 28, 2007 and $110 million at May 31, 2006. The risk of loss under these agreements is spread over many retailers and financial institutions. The loss, if any, under these agreements is the difference between the repurchase cost and the resale value of the units. The allowance for doubtful accounts includes a reserve for potential net losses on repurchased units.

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

The amounts of obligations from repurchased units and incurred net losses for the periods presented are as follows (dollars in thousands):

The Corporation is a party to various pending legal proceedings in the normal course of business. Management believes that any losses resulting from such proceedings would not have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s results of operations or financial position.

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current period presentation.

In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), issued Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes”, (FIN No. 48). This Interpretation clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes”. FIN No. 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The Corporation is currently analyzing the impact of this Interpretation on its consolidated financial statements.

In September 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 108, “Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements.” SAB 108 provides guidance on evaluating the materiality of prior periods’ misstatements, quantifying the effects of correcting misstatements in the current period and criteria for restatement of prior periods. SAB 108 is effective for fiscal years ending after November 15, 2006. The Corporation does not expect its adoption to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities”. This statement permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. SFAS No. 159 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and adoption is not expected to have a material impact on the Corporation’s consolidated financial statements.

The Corporation designs, produces and distributes manufactured housing (single-section, multi-section and modular homes) and towable recreational vehicles (including travel trailers, fifth wheels and park models) to independent dealers and manufactured housing communities located throughout the United States (U.S.). To better serve the needs of its dealers, the Corporation has twenty-two manufacturing facilities in eleven states. Manufactured housing and recreational vehicles are sold to dealers either through floor plan financing with various financial institutions or on a cash basis. While the Corporation maintains production of manufactured homes and recreational vehicles throughout the year, seasonal fluctuations in sales do occur. Sales and production of manufactured homes are affected by winter weather conditions at the Corporation’s northern plants. Recreational vehicle sales are generally higher in the spring and summer months than in the fall and winter months.

Sales in both business segments are affected by the strength of the U.S. economy, interest rate levels, consumer confidence and the availability of wholesale and retail financing. The manufactured housing segment is currently affected by a protracted downturn. This downturn, caused primarily by restrictive retail financing and economic uncertainty, has resulted in industry sales which over the last four years have been the lowest in decades. The manufactured housing industry has been further negatively impacted by the recent decline in new housing starts in the U.S. In the recreational vehicle segment, the Corporation sells travel trailers, fifth wheels and park models. Industry sales of travel trailers and fifth wheels have seen steady growth in recent years. Demand for travel trailers, however, has softened in recent months when compared to last year. Travel trailer sales in the prior year included units sold as part of hurricane relief efforts in the Gulf Coast region of the United States.

Demand remains strong for multi-section versus single-section homes. Multi-section homes are often sold as part of a land-home package and are financed with a conventional mortgage. Multi-section homes have an appearance similar to site-built homes and are notably less expensive. Ten of the Corporation’s manufactured housing facilities have obtained approval from applicable state and local governmental entities to produce modular homes, which will help meet the demand for multi-section homes.

The recreational vehicle segment in which the Corporation operates is a very competitive ever-changing market. Similar to the trend in the non-motorized recreational vehicle industry, this segment is currently experiencing decreased demand for travel trailers.

Manufactured housing sales decreased due to an overall decline in demand, which is consistent with the experience of the manufactured housing industry as a whole.

Recreational vehicle sales decreased due to a softening in demand, particularly for travel trailers. The decline in travel trailer sales is consistent with the experience of that particular segment of the recreational vehicle industry. In addition, prior year sales included approximately 900 units related to hurricane relief sold to independent dealers for approximately $9 million.

*The percentages for manufactured housing and recreational vehicles are based on segment sales. The percentage for consolidated cost of sales is based on total sales.

Manufactured housing cost of sales decreased due to declining sales volumes and the variable nature of many of the direct manufacturing costs. As a percentage of sales, however, cost of sales increased due to warranty costs and workers compensation expenses declining at a slower rate than the reduction in sales. In addition, certain manufacturing overhead costs remained fixed despite lower sales.

Recreational vehicle cost of sales decreased due to declining sales volumes and the variable nature of many of the direct manufacturing costs, although workers compensation expenses did increase slightly during the quarter. As a percentage of sales, cost of sales increased due to the positive impact of hurricane relief related sales on gross margins in the prior year, as well as warranty costs declining at a slower rate than the reduction in the current year’s sales. In addition, certain manufacturing overhead costs remained fixed despite lower sales.

This business segment also experienced the commencement of operations in the current quarter of a previously idled facility. This facility, which produces fiberglass-sided product, incurred approximately $300,000 in manufacturing costs associated with the start up of operations.

Selling and administrative expenses decreased primarily due to a decrease in performance based compensation. As a percentage of sales, selling and administrative expenses increased due to certain costs being fixed despite lower sales.

*The percentages for manufactured housing and recreational vehicles are based on segment sales. The percentage for general corporate expenses and total operating earnings (loss) are based on total sales.

Operating earnings for manufactured housing dropped primarily due to the impact of decreased sales on the components of earnings as noted above. In addition, unit sales of single-section homes increased from 18 percent in 2006 to 23 percent in 2007. Single-section homes have lower margins as compared to multi-section homes.

The recreational vehicle segment changed from an operating profit a year ago to an operating loss driven primarily by the impact of decreased sales on the components of earnings as noted above.

Decreases in general corporate expenses occurred in costs associated with performance based compensation and product liability.

Interest income is directly related to the amount available for investment and the prevailing yields of U.S. Government Securities.

Sales and Unit Shipments
(Dollars in thousands)

Manufactured housing sales decreased due to an overall softening of demand. This decline is consistent with the experience of the manufactured housing industry as a whole.

Recreational vehicle sales decreased due to a softening in demand, particularly for travel trailers. The decline in travel trailer sales is consistent with the experience of that particular segment of the recreational vehicle industry. In addition, prior year sales included approximately 1,500 units related to hurricane relief sold to independent dealers for approximately $15 million.

Cost of Sales
(Dollars in thousands)

*The percentages for manufactured housing and recreational vehicles are based on segment sales. The percentage for consolidated cost of sales is based on total sales.

Manufactured housing cost of sales decreased due to declining sales volumes and the variable nature of many of the direct manufacturing costs. As a percentage of sales, however, cost of sales increased due to warranty costs and workers compensation expenses declining at a slower rate than the reduction in sales. In addition, certain manufacturing overhead costs remained fixed despite lower sales.

Recreational vehicle cost of sales decreased due to declining sales volumes and the variable nature of many of the direct manufacturing costs. As a percentage of sales, however, cost of sales increased due to the positive impact of hurricane relief related sales on gross margins in the prior year, as well as warranty costs declining at a slower rate than the reduction in the current year’s sales. In addition, certain manufacturing overhead costs remained fixed despite lower sales.

This business segment also experienced the commencement of operations of a previously idled facility. This facility, which produces fiberglass-sided product, incurred approximately $300,000 in manufacturing costs associated with the start up of operations.

Selling and Administrative Expenses
(Dollars in thousands)

Selling and administrative expenses decreased primarily due to a decrease in performance based compensation. As a percentage of sales, selling and administrative expenses increased due to certain costs being fixed despite lower sales.

Operating (Loss) Earnings
(Dollars in thousands)

*The percentages for manufactured housing and recreational vehicles are based on segment sales. The percentage for general corporate expenses and total operating earnings are based on total sales.

Operating earnings for manufactured housing dropped primarily due to the impact of decreased sales on the components of earnings as noted above. In addition, unit sales of single-section homes increased from 18 percent in 2006 to 21 percent in 2007. Single-section homes have lower margins as compared to multi-section homes.

The operating loss for recreational vehicles increased as a result of the impact of decreased sales on the components of earnings as noted above.

General corporate expenses decreased due to a decline in costs associated with performance based compensation.

Interest Income
(Dollars in thousands)

Interest income is directly related to the amount available for investment and the prevailing yields of U.S. Government Securities.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
(Dollars in thousands)

The Corporation’s policy is to invest its excess cash, which exceeds its operating needs, in U.S. Government Securities. Cash and U.S. Treasury Bills and Notes decreased primarily due to dividends paid of $21,314,000, including a $16,782,000 special dividend paid on August 1, 2006. Current assets, exclusive of cash and U.S. Treasury Bills and Notes, decreased primarily due to a decline in accounts receivable of $10,341,000. This decline is attributable to lower sales in February 2007 as compared to May 2006.

Current liabilities decreased due to declines in accounts payable, $4,867,000, accrued salaries and wages, $4,180,000, and income taxes payable, $1,416,000. Accounts payable dropped because of lower sales in February 2007 as compared to May 2006. Accrued salaries and wages decreased due to annual payments of performance based compensation to employees and due to fewer employees in February 2007. Income taxes payable decreased due to the timing of tax payments at February 28, 2007 as compared to May 31, 2006, and a decline in pre-tax profits.

Capital expenditures totaled $3,965,000 for the nine months ended February 28, 2007 as compared to $1,896,000 in the comparable period of the previous year. Building and land improvements increased approximately $950,000. Additional capital expenditures during this period were made primarily to replace or refurbish machinery and equipment in addition to improving manufacturing efficiencies.

The cash provided by operating activities, along with current cash and other short-term investments, is expected to be adequate to fund any capital expenditures and treasury stock purchases during the year. Historically, the Corporation’s financing needs have been met through funds generated internally.

The provision for federal income taxes in each year approximates the statutory rate and for state income taxes reflects current state rates effective for the period based upon activities within the taxable entities.

The consolidated financial statements included in this report reflect transactions in the dollar values in which they were incurred and, therefore, do not attempt to measure the impact of inflation. On a long-term basis, the Corporation has demonstrated an ability to adjust selling prices in reaction to changing costs due to inflation. The Corporation believes that inflation has not had a material effect on its operations during the first nine months of fiscal 2007.

Certain statements in this report are considered forward looking as indicated by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve uncertainties that may cause actual results to materially differ from expectations as of the report date. These uncertainties include but are not limited to:

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