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HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC. - Quarter Report: 2012 July (Form 10-Q)

Form 10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

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

For the quarterly period ended July 1, 2012

 

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

For the transition period from                     to                    

Commission file number 1-9183

 

 

Harley-Davidson, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Wisconsin   39-1382325
(State of organization)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

3700 West Juneau Avenue

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

  53208
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip code)

Registrants telephone number: (414) 342-4680

None

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer   x    Accelerated filer   ¨
Non-accelerated filer   ¨    Smaller reporting company   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.    Yes  ¨    No  x

Number of shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding at August 2, 2012: 227,900,158 shares

 

 

 


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Harley-Davidson, Inc.

Form 10-Q

For The Quarter Ended July 1, 2012

 

Part I  

Financial Information

  
Item 1.  

Financial Statements

     3   
 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

     3   
 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

     4   
 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

     5   
 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

     6   
 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

     7   
Item 2.  

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

     40   
Item 3.  

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

     61   
Item 4.  

Controls and Procedures

     61   
Part II  

Other Information

     63   
Item 1.  

Legal Proceedings

     63   
Item 2.  

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

     63   
Item 6.  

Exhibits

     64   
Signatures      65   

 

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three months ended     Six months ended  
     July 1,     June 26,     July 1,      June 26,  
     2012     2011     2012      2011  

Revenue:

         

Motorcycles and related products

   $ 1,569,047      $ 1,339,744      $ 2,842,416       $ 2,402,788   

Financial services

     160,613        165,853        316,935         327,739   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total revenue

     1,729,660        1,505,597        3,159,351         2,730,527   

Costs and expenses:

         

Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold

     1,005,230        871,476        1,822,089         1,582,654   

Financial services interest expense

     48,712        56,991        99,968         115,026   

Financial services provision for credit losses

     (5,259     (6,790     3,754         (1,184

Selling, administrative and engineering expense

     283,244        268,424        548,898         502,539   

Restructuring expense

     6,220        13,594        17,671         36,593   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total costs and expenses

     1,338,147        1,203,695        2,492,380         2,235,628   

Operating income

     391,513        301,902        666,971         494,899   

Investment income

     2,231        1,748        4,164         3,146   

Interest expense

     11,595        11,350        23,090         22,831   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income before provision for income taxes

     382,149        292,300        648,045         475,214   

Provision for income taxes

     134,899        101,720        228,760         165,374   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

     247,250        190,580        419,285         309,840   

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

     —          —          —           —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 247,250      $ 190,580      $ 419,285       $ 309,840   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings per common share from continuing operations:

         

Basic

   $ 1.08      $ 0.81      $ 1.83       $ 1.32   

Diluted

   $ 1.07      $ 0.81      $ 1.81       $ 1.31   

Earnings per common share from discontinued operations:

         

Basic

   $ —        $ —        $ —         $ —     

Diluted

   $ —        $ —        $ —         $ —     

Earnings per common share:

         

Basic

   $ 1.08      $ 0.81      $ 1.83       $ 1.32   

Diluted

   $ 1.07      $ 0.81      $ 1.81       $ 1.31   

Cash dividends per common share

   $ 0.155      $ 0.125      $ 0.310       $ 0.225   

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

 

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three months ended      Six months ended  
     July 1,      June 26,      July 1,      June 26,  
     2012      2011      2012      2011  

Comprehensive income

   $ 245,646       $ 207,055       $ 426,462       $ 345,486   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

 

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)

 

     (Unaudited)             (Unaudited)  
     July 1,      December 31,      June 26,  
     2012      2011      2011  

ASSETS

        

Current assets:

        

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 1,071,496       $ 1,526,950       $ 973,478   

Marketable securities

     135,848         153,380         244,555   

Accounts receivable, net

     250,268         219,039         265,663   

Finance receivables, net

     1,398,553         1,168,603         1,144,886   

Restricted finance receivables held by variable interest entities, net

     456,285         591,864         573,208   

Inventories

     323,046         418,006         337,472   

Restricted cash held by variable interest entities

     188,564         229,655         244,060   

Other current assets

     245,807         234,709         217,656   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets

     4,069,867         4,542,206         4,000,978   

Finance receivables, net

     2,569,187         1,754,441         2,306,165   

Restricted finance receivables held by variable interest entities, net

     1,592,544         2,271,773         1,939,181   

Property, plant and equipment, net

     776,793         809,459         788,943   

Goodwill

     28,604         29,081         31,156   

Other long-term assets

     279,789         267,204         295,556   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 9,316,784       $ 9,674,164       $ 9,361,979   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

        

Current liabilities:

        

Accounts payable

   $ 252,239       $ 255,713       $ 277,395   

Accrued liabilities

     535,097         564,172         590,096   

Short-term debt

     845,868         838,486         694,137   

Current portion of long-term debt

     399,962         399,916         —     

Current portion of long-term debt held by variable interest entities

     507,427         640,331         635,604   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     2,540,593         2,698,618         2,197,232   

Long-term debt

     2,745,189         2,396,871         2,893,462   

Long-term debt held by variable interest entities

     831,805         1,447,015         1,217,778   

Pension liability

     122,496         302,483         103,511   

Postretirement healthcare liability

     263,295         268,582         258,881   

Other long-term liabilities

     147,019         140,339         159,719   

Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)

        

Total shareholders’ equity

     2,666,387         2,420,256         2,531,396   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 9,316,784       $ 9,674,164       $ 9,361,979   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

 

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Six months ended  
     July 1,     June 26,  
     2012     2011  

Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations (Note 3)

   $ 288,242      $ 472,962   

Cash flows from investing activities of continuing operations:

    

Capital expenditures

     (60,078     (69,267

Origination of finance receivables

     (1,583,572     (1,434,607

Collections on finance receivables

     1,435,790        1,416,610   

Purchases of marketable securities

     (4,993     (142,653

Sales and redemptions of marketable securities

     23,046        39,966   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used by investing activities of continuing operations

     (189,807     (189,951

Cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations:

    

Proceeds from issuance of medium-term notes

     397,373        447,076   

Proceeds from securitization debt

     91,030        —     

Repayments of securitization debt

     (839,401     (901,851

Net (decrease) increase in credit facilities and unsecured commercial paper

     (46,629     131,039   

Net change in restricted cash

     41,091        44,827   

Dividends

     (71,645     (53,152

Purchase of common stock for treasury

     (172,742     (5,678

Excess tax benefits from share-based payments

     15,730        3,476   

Issuance of common stock under employee stock option plans

     35,337        4,534   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used by financing activities of continuing operations

     (549,856     (329,729

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations

     (4,033     (1,702

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations

     (455,454     (48,420

Cash flows from discontinued operations:

    

Cash flows from operating activities of discontinued operations

     —          (35

Cash flows from investing activities of discontinued operations

     —          —     

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations

     —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     —          (35
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

   $ (455,454   $ (48,455
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents:

    

Cash and cash equivalents—beginning of period

   $ 1,526,950      $ 1,021,933   

Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations—beginning of period

     —          —     

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

     (455,454     (48,455

Less: Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations—end of period

     —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents—end of period

   $ 1,071,496      $ 973,478   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1. Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Harley-Davidson, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (the Company), including the accounts of the group of companies doing business as Harley-Davidson Motor Company (HDMC) and Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS). In addition, certain variable interest entities (VIEs) related to secured financing are consolidated as the Company is the primary beneficiary. All intercompany accounts and material intercompany transactions are eliminated.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of July 1, 2012 and June 26, 2011, the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six month periods then ended, the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the three and six month periods then ended and the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the six month periods then ended.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in complete financial statements have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) for interim financial reporting. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

The Company operates in two business segments: Motorcycles & Related Products (Motorcycles) and Financial Services (Financial Services).

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and the accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

During 2008, the Company acquired Italian motorcycle manufacturer MV Agusta (MV). On October 15, 2009, the Company announced its intent to divest MV, and the Company completed the sale on August 6, 2010. MV is presented as a discontinued operation for all periods.

2. New Accounting Standards

Accounting Standards Recently Adopted

In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-4 Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS.) ASU No. 2011-04 clarifies the application of the existing guidance within ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement, to ensure consistency between U.S. GAAP and IFRS. ASU No. 2011-04 also requires new disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements related to Level 3 measurements and also requires new disclosures around transfers into and out of Level 1 and 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The Company adopted ASU No. 2011-04 on January 1, 2012. The required new disclosures are presented in Note 9.

In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05, “Presentation of Comprehensive Income.” ASU No. 2011-05 amends the guidance within ASC Topic 220, “Comprehensive Income,” to eliminate the option to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of shareholders’ equity. ASU No. 2011-05 requires that all nonowner changes in shareholders’ equity be presented in either a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. The Company decided to present comprehensive income in two separate but consecutive statements. The Company adopted ASU No. 2011-05 on January 1, 2012. The adoption of ASU No. 2011-05 and the Company’s decision to present comprehensive income in two separate but consecutive statements required the presentation of an additional financial statement, condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income, for all periods presented.

 

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3. Additional Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Information

Marketable Securities

The Company’s marketable securities consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

     July 1,      December 31,      June 26,  
     2012      2011      2011  

Available-for-sale:

        

Corporate bonds

   $ 135,848       $ 153,380       $ 194,556   

U.S. Treasuries

     —           —           49,999   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 135,848       $ 153,380       $ 244,555   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The Company’s available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value with any unrealized gains or losses reported in other comprehensive income. During the first half of 2012 and 2011, the Company recognized gross unrealized gains in other comprehensive income of $0.5 million and $1.7 million, respectively, or $0.3 million and $1.1 million net of taxes, respectively, to adjust amortized cost to fair value. The marketable securities have contractual maturities that generally come due over the next 12 to 48 months.

Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. Substantially all inventories located in the United States are valued using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method. Other inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):

 

     July 1,     December 31,     June 26,  
     2012     2011     2011  

Components at the lower of FIFO cost or market

      

Raw materials and work in process

   $ 116,166      $ 113,932      $ 108,518   

Motorcycle finished goods

     120,199        226,261        147,787   

Parts and accessories and general merchandise

     131,040        121,340        115,202   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Inventory at lower of FIFO cost or market

     367,405        461,533        371,507   

Excess of FIFO over LIFO cost

     (44,359     (43,527     (34,035
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 323,046      $ 418,006      $ 337,472   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Operating Cash Flow

The reconciliation of net income to net cash provided by operating activities is as follows (in thousands):

 

     Six months ended  
     July 1,     June 26,  
     2012     2011  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 419,285      $ 309,840   

Loss from discontinued operations

     —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

     419,285        309,840   

Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation

     85,997        89,543   

Amortization of deferred loan origination costs

     38,075        39,054   

Amortization of financing origination fees

     5,021        5,833   

Provision for employee long-term benefits

     34,263        34,456   

Contributions to pension and postretirement plans

     (213,648     (205,498

Stock compensation expense

     22,119        20,537   

Net change in wholesale finance receivables related to sales

     (124,919     11,909   

Provision for credit losses

     3,754        (1,184

Pension and postretirement healthcare plan curtailment and settlement expense

     —          236   

Foreign currency adjustments

     8,143        (2,813

Other, net

     5,567        27,226   

Changes in current assets and liabilities:

    

Accounts receivable, net

     (34,977     8,301   

Finance receivables—accrued interest and other

     2,912        5,553   

Inventories

     89,162        (530

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

     (12,286     133,838   

Restructuring reserves

     (9,915     3,195   

Derivative instruments

     (1,420     1,195   

Other

     (28,891     (7,729
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total adjustments

     (131,043     163,122   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations

   $ 288,242      $ 472,962   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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4. Discontinued Operations

In October 2009, the Company unveiled a new business strategy to drive growth through a focus of efforts and resources on the unique strengths of the Harley-Davidson brand and to enhance productivity and profitability through continuous improvement. The Company’s Board of Directors approved and the Company committed to the divestiture of MV as part of this strategy. The Company engaged a third party investment bank to assist with the marketing and sale of MV. During 2009, the Company recorded pre-tax impairment charges of $115.4 million related to MV and a net tax benefit of $40 million related to losses estimated in connection with the sale of MV. As of December 31, 2009, the Company estimated the total tax benefit associated with losses related to the sale of MV to be $66 million of which $26 million was deemed uncertain and appropriately reserved against.

At each subsequent reporting date in 2010 through the date of sale of MV in August 2010, the fair value less selling costs was re-assessed and additional impairment charges totaling $111.8 million and additional tax benefits totaling $18 million were recognized in 2010. As the effort to sell MV progressed into 2010, adverse factors led to decreases in the fair value of MV. During 2010, challenging economic conditions continued to persist, negatively impacting the appetite of prospective buyers and the motorcycle industry as a whole. Information coming directly from the selling process, including discussions with the prospective buyers, indicated a fair value that was less than previously estimated.

On August 6, 2010, the Company concluded its sale of MV to MV Augusta Motor Holding S.r.l., a company controlled by the former owner of MV. Under the agreement relating to the sale, (1) the Company received nominal consideration in return for the transfer of MV and related assets; (2) the parties waived their respective rights under the stock purchase agreement and other documents related to the Company’s purchase of MV in 2008, which included a waiver of the former owner’s right to contingent earn-out consideration; and (3) the Company contributed 20.0 million Euros to MV as operating capital. The 20.0 million Euros contributed were factored into the Company’s estimate of MV’s fair value prior to the sale and was recognized in the 2010 impairment charges discussed above. As a result of the impairment charges recorded in 2009 and 2010 prior to the sale, the Company only incurred an immaterial loss on the date of sale, which was included in the loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, during the year ended December 31, 2010.

As of December 31, 2010, the Company’s estimated total tax benefit associated with the loss on the sale of MV was $101.0 million, of which $43.5 million was deemed uncertain and appropriately reserved against. As a result, the total cumulative net tax benefit recognized as of December 31, 2010 was $57.5 million. The increase in the estimated tax benefit during 2010 was driven by an increase in the losses related to the sale of MV, not a change in the tax position.

In determining the tax benefit recognized from October 2009 through December 2010, the Company engaged appropriate technical expertise and considered all relevant available information. In accordance with ASC 740, “Income Taxes,” at each balance sheet date during this period, the Company re-evaluated the overall tax benefit, determined that it was at least more likely than not that it would be sustained upon review and calculated the amount of recognized tax benefit based on a cumulative probability basis.

Beginning in 2010, the Company voluntarily elected to participate in a pre-filing agreement process with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in order to accelerate their review of the Company’s tax position related to MV. The IRS effectively completed its review in late 2011 and executed a Closing Agreement on Final Determination Covering Specific Matters with the Company.

There were no changes to the Company’s estimated gross or recognized tax benefit associated with the loss on the sale of MV during the first three quarters of 2011. In the fourth quarter of 2011, given the outcome of the closing agreement, the Company recognized a $43.5 million tax benefit by reversing the reserve recorded as of September 25, 2011 and recognized an incremental $7.5 million tax benefit related to the final calculation of the tax basis in the loan to and the stock of MV.

 

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5. Restructuring Expense

2011 Restructuring Plans

In December 2011, the Company made a decision to cease operations at New Castalloy, its Australian subsidiary and producer of cast motorcycle wheels and wheel hubs, and source those components through other existing suppliers (2011 New Castalloy Restructuring Plan). The Company expects the transition of supply from New Castalloy to be complete by mid-2013. The decision to close New Castalloy came as part of the Company’s overall long term strategy to develop world-class manufacturing capability throughout the Company by restructuring and consolidating operations for greater competitiveness, efficiency and flexibility. In connection with this decision, the Company will reduce its workforce by approximately 200 employees by mid-2013.

Under the 2011 New Castalloy Restructuring Plan, restructuring expenses consist of employee severance and termination costs, accelerated depreciation and other related costs. The Company expects to incur approximately $30 million in restructuring charges related to the transition through 2013. Approximately 35% of the $30 million will be non-cash charges. On a cumulative basis, the Company has incurred $15.4 million of restructuring expense under the 2011 New Castalloy Restructuring Plan as of July 1, 2012, of which $6.0 million was incurred during the first six months of 2012.

In February 2011, the Company’s unionized employees at its facility in Kansas City, Missouri ratified a new seven-year labor agreement. The new agreement took effect on August 1, 2011. The new contract is similar to the labor agreements ratified at the Company’s Wisconsin facilities in September 2010 and its York, Pennsylvania facility in December 2009, and allows for similar flexibility and increased production efficiency. Once the new contract is fully implemented, the production system in Kansas City, like Wisconsin and York, will include the addition of a flexible workforce component.

After taking actions to implement the new ratified labor agreement (2011 Kansas City Restructuring Plan), the Company expects to have about 145 fewer full-time hourly unionized employees in its Kansas City facility than would have been required under the prior contract.

Under the 2011 Kansas City Restructuring Plan, restructuring expenses consist of employee severance and termination costs and other related costs. The Company expects to incur approximately $14 million in restructuring expenses related to the new contract through 2012, of which approximately 10% are expected to be non-cash. On a cumulative basis, the Company has incurred $7.8 million of restructuring expense under the 2011 Kansas City Restructuring Plan as of July 1, 2012. During the first six months of 2012, the Company released a portion of its 2011 Kansas City Restructuring Plan reserve related to severance costs as these costs are no longer expected to be incurred.

For the six months ended June 26, 2011, restructuring expense included $0.2 million of noncash curtailment losses related to the Company’s pension plan that covers employees of the Kansas City facility.

 

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The following table summarizes the Motorcycle segment’s 2011 Kansas City Restructuring Plan and 2011 New Castalloy Restructuring Plan reserve activity and balances as recorded in accrued liabilities (in thousands):

 

     Six months ended July 1, 2012  
     Kansas City     New Castalloy     Consolidated  
     Employee                  Employee                          
     Severance and                  Severance and                          
     Termination                  Termination     Accelerated                    
     Costs     Other      Total     Costs     Depreciation     Other     Total     Total  

Balance, beginning of period

   $ 4,123      $ —         $ 4,123      $ 8,428      $ —        $ 305      $ 8,733      $ 12,856   

Restructuring expense

     —          —           —          1,141        4,093        755        5,989        5,989   

Utilized—cash

     —          —           —          (312     —          (722     (1,034     (1,034

Utilized—noncash

     —          —           —          —          (4,093     —          (4,093     (4,093

Noncash reserve release

     (967     —           (967     —          —          —          —          (967
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, end of period

   $ 3,156      $ —         $ 3,156      $ 9,257      $ —        $ 338      $ 9,595      $ 12,751   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     Six months ended June 26, 2011  
     Kansas City  
     Employee              
     Severance and              
     Termination              
     Costs     Other     Total  

Restructuring expense

     7,177        340        7,517   

Utilized—cash

     (3,843     (340     (4,183

Utilized—noncash

     (236     —          (236
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, end of period

   $ 3,098      $ —        $ 3,098   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

2010 Restructuring Plan

In September 2010, the Company’s unionized employees in Wisconsin ratified three separate new seven-year labor agreements which took effect in April 2012 when the prior contracts expired. The new contracts are similar to the labor agreement ratified at the Company’s York, Pennsylvania facility in December 2009 and allow for similar flexibility and increased production efficiency. Once the new contracts are fully implemented, the production system in Wisconsin, like York, will include the addition of a flexible workforce component.

Based on the new ratified labor agreements (2010 Restructuring Plan), the Company expects to have about 250 fewer full-time hourly unionized employees in its Milwaukee-area facilities when the contracts are fully implemented than would have been required under the prior contracts. In Tomahawk, the Company expects to have about 75 fewer full-time hourly unionized employees when the contract is fully implemented than would have been required under the prior contract.

Under the 2010 Restructuring Plan, restructuring expenses consist of employee severance and termination costs and other related costs. The Company expects to incur approximately $62 million in restructuring expenses related to the new contracts through 2012, of which approximately 42% are expected to be non-cash. On a cumulative basis, the Company has incurred $60.4 million of restructuring expense under the 2010 Restructuring Plan as of July 1, 2012, of which $3.5 million was incurred during the first six months of 2012.

 

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The following table summarizes the Motorcycles segment’s 2010 Restructuring Plan reserve activity and balances as recorded in accrued liabilities (in thousands):

 

     Six months ended     Six months ended  
     July 1, 2012     June 26, 2011  
     Employee     Employee  
     Severance and     Severance and  
     Termination Costs     Termination Costs  

Balance, beginning of period

   $ 20,361      $ 8,652   

Restructuring expense

     3,457        6,296   

Utilized—cash

     (10,053     (732
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, end of period

   $ 13,765      $ 14,216   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

2009 Restructuring Plan

During 2009, in response to the U.S. economic recession and worldwide slowdown in consumer demand, the Company committed to a volume reduction and a combination of restructuring actions (2009 Restructuring Plan) that are expected to be completed at various dates between 2009 and 2012. The actions were designed to reduce administrative costs, eliminate excess capacity and exit non-core business operations. The Company’s significant announced actions include the restructuring and transformation of its York, Pennsylvania production facility including the implementation of a new more flexible unionized labor agreement; consolidation of facilities related to engine and transmission production; outsourcing of certain distribution and transportation activities and exiting the Buell product line.

The 2009 Restructuring Plan includes an estimated reduction of approximately 2,700 to 2,900 hourly production positions and approximately 720 non-production, primarily salaried positions within the Motorcycles segment and approximately 100 salaried positions in the Financial Services segment.

Under the 2009 Restructuring Plan, restructuring expenses consist of employee severance and termination costs, accelerated depreciation on the long-lived assets that will be exited as part of the 2009 Restructuring Plan and other related costs. The Company expects total costs related to the 2009 Restructuring Plan to result in restructuring and impairment expenses of approximately $384 million to $404 million from 2009 to 2012, of which approximately 30% are expected to be non-cash. On a cumulative basis, the Company has incurred $389.8 million of restructuring and impairment expense under the 2009 Restructuring Plan as of July 1, 2012, of which $9.2 million was incurred during the first six months of 2012.

 

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The following table summarizes the Company’s 2009 Restructuring Plan reserve activity and balances recorded in accrued liabilities (in thousands):

 

     Six months ended July 1, 2012  
     Motorcycles & Related Products  
     Employee                     
     Severance and     Accelerated               
     Termination Costs     Depreciation      Other     Total  

Balance, beginning of period

   $ 10,089      $ —         $ —        $ 10,089   

Restructuring expense

     331        —           10,888        11,219   

Utilized—cash

     (1,878     —           (10,888     (12,766

Utilized—noncash

     —          —           —          —     

Noncash reserve release

     (2,027     —           —          (2,027
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, end of period

   $ 6,515      $ —         $ —        $ 6,515   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     Six months ended June 26, 2011  
     Motorcycles & Related Products  
     Employee                     
     Severance and     Accelerated               
     Termination Costs     Depreciation      Other     Total  

Balance, beginning of period

   $ 23,818      $ —         $ 2,764      $ 26,582   

Restructuring expense

     3,504        —           19,276        22,780   

Utilized—cash

     (8,159     —           (20,341     (28,500

Utilized—noncash

     —          —           253        253   

Balance, end of period

   $ 19,163      $ —         $ 1,952      $ 21,115   

Other restructuring costs under the 2009 Restructuring Plan include items such as the exit costs for terminating supply contracts, lease termination costs and moving costs. During the first six months of 2012, the Company released a portion of its 2009 Restructuring Plan reserve related to employee severance costs as these costs are no longer expected to be incurred.

6. Finance Receivables

HDFS provides retail financial services to customers of the Company’s independent dealers in the United States and Canada. The origination of retail loans is a separate and distinct transaction between HDFS and the retail customer, unrelated to the Company’s sale of product to its dealers. Retail finance receivables consist of secured promissory notes and installment loans. HDFS holds either titles or liens on titles to vehicles financed by promissory notes and installment loans.

HDFS offers wholesale financing to the Company’s independent dealers. Wholesale loans to dealers are generally secured by financed inventory or property and are originated in the U.S. and Canada.

 

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Finance receivables, net, including finance receivables held by VIEs, consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

     July 1,     December 31,     June 26,  
     2012     2011     2011  

Retail

   $ 5,225,779      $ 5,087,490      $ 5,374,055   

Wholesale

     905,038        824,640        733,789   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     6,130,817        5,912,130        6,107,844   

Allowance for credit losses

     (114,248     (125,449     (144,404
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 6,016,569      $ 5,786,681      $ 5,963,440   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

At July 1, 2012, December 31, 2011 and June 26, 2011, the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet included finance receivables, net of $2.05 billion, $2.86 billion and $2.51 billion, respectively, which were restricted as collateral for the payment of debt held by VIEs and other related obligations as discussed in Note 7. These receivables are included in retail finance receivables in the table above.

A provision for credit losses on finance receivables is charged or credited to earnings in amounts that the Company believes are sufficient to maintain the allowance for credit losses on finance receivables at a level that is adequate to cover losses of principal inherent in the existing portfolio. The allowance for credit losses on finance receivables represents management’s estimate of probable losses inherent in the finance receivable portfolio as of the balance sheet date. However, due to the use of projections and assumptions in estimating the losses, the amount of losses actually incurred by the Company could differ from the amounts estimated.

 

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Changes in the allowance for credit losses on finance receivables by portfolio were as follows (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended July 1, 2012  
     Retail     Wholesale     Total  

Balance, beginning of period

   $ 112,857      $ 9,646      $ 122,503   

Provision for credit losses

     (3,681     (1,578     (5,259

Charge-offs

     (17,054     —          (17,054

Recoveries

     14,058        —          14,058   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, end of period

   $ 106,180      $ 8,068      $ 114,248   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     Three months ended June 26, 2011  
     Retail     Wholesale     Total  

Balance, beginning of period

   $ 141,704      $ 17,980      $ 159,684   

Provision for credit losses

     (2,596     (4,194     (6,790

Charge-offs

     (22,903     (330     (23,233

Recoveries

     14,743        —          14,743   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, end of period

   $ 130,948      $ 13,456      $ 144,404   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     Six months ended July 1, 2012  
     Retail     Wholesale     Total  

Balance, beginning of period

   $ 116,112      $ 9,337      $ 125,449   

Provision for credit losses

     5,023        (1,269     3,754   

Charge-offs

     (42,906     —          (42,906

Recoveries

     27,951        —          27,951   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, end of period

   $ 106,180      $ 8,068      $ 114,248   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     Six months ended June 26, 2011  
     Retail     Wholesale     Total  

Balance, beginning of period

   $ 157,791      $ 15,798      $ 173,589   

Provision for credit losses

     843        (2,027     (1,184

Charge-offs

     (58,094     (330     (58,424

Recoveries

     30,408        15        30,423   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, end of period

   $ 130,948      $ 13,456      $ 144,404   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Included in the $106.2 and $130.9 million retail allowance for credit losses on finance receivables is $41.9 and $62.1 million, respectively, related to finance receivables held by VIEs.

Portions of the allowance for credit losses on finance receivables are specified to cover estimated losses on finance receivables specifically identified for impairment. The unspecified portion of the allowance for credit losses on finance receivables covers estimated losses on finance receivables which are collectively reviewed for impairment. Finance receivables are considered impaired when management determines it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the terms of the loan agreement.

 

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The retail portfolio primarily consists of a large number of small balance, homogeneous finance receivables. HDFS performs a periodic and systematic collective evaluation of the adequacy of the retail allowance for credit losses. HDFS utilizes loss forecast models which consider a variety of factors including, but not limited to, historical loss trends, origination or vintage analysis, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, the value of the underlying collateral, recovery rates and current economic conditions including items such as unemployment rates. As retail finance receivables are collectively and not individually reviewed for impairment, this portfolio does not have finance receivables specifically impaired.

The wholesale portfolio is primarily composed of large balance, non-homogeneous loans. The Company’s evaluation for the wholesale allowance for credit losses is first based on a loan-by-loan review. A specific allowance for credit losses is established for wholesale finance receivables determined to be individually impaired when management concludes that the borrower will not be able to make full payment of the contractual amounts due based on the original terms of the loan agreement. The impairment is determined based on the cash that the Company expects to receive discounted at the loan’s original interest rate or the fair value of the collateral, if the loan is collateral-dependent. Finance receivables in the wholesale portfolio that are not considered impaired on an individual basis are segregated, based on similar risk characteristics, according to the Company’s internal risk rating system and collectively evaluated for impairment. The related allowance for credit losses is based on factors such as the specific borrower’s financial performance and ability to repay, the Company’s past loan loss experience, current economic conditions, and the value of the underlying collateral.

Generally, it is the Company’s policy not to change the terms and conditions of finance receivables. However, to minimize the economic loss, the Company may modify certain finance receivables in troubled debt restructurings. Total restructured finance receivables are not significant.

The allowance for credit losses and finance receivables by portfolio, segregated by those amounts that are individually evaluated for impairment and those that are collectively evaluated for impairment was, as follows (in thousands):

 

     July 1, 2012  
     Retail      Wholesale      Total  

Allowance for credit losses, ending balance:

        

Individually evaluated for impairment

   $ —         $ —         $ —     

Collectively evaluated for impairment

     106,180         8,068         114,248   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total allowance for credit losses

   $ 106,180       $ 8,068       $ 114,248   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Finance receivables, ending balance:

        

Individually evaluated for impairment

   $ —         $ —         $ —     

Collectively evaluated for impairment

     5,225,779         905,038         6,130,817   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total finance receivables

   $ 5,225,779       $ 905,038       $ 6,130,817   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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     December 31, 2011  
     Retail      Wholesale      Total  

Allowance for credit losses, ending balance:

        

Individually evaluated for impairment

   $ —         $ —         $ —     

Collectively evaluated for impairment

     116,112         9,337         125,449   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total allowance for credit losses

   $ 116,112       $ 9,337       $ 125,449   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Finance receivables, ending balance:

        

Individually evaluated for impairment

   $ —         $ —         $ —     

Collectively evaluated for impairment

     5,087,490         824,640         5,912,130   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total finance receivables

   $ 5,087,490       $ 824,640       $ 5,912,130   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     June 26, 2011  
     Retail      Wholesale      Total  

Allowance for credit losses, ending balance:

        

Individually evaluated for impairment

   $ —         $ 3,031       $ 3,031   

Collectively evaluated for impairment

     130,948         10,425         141,373   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total allowance for credit losses

   $ 130,948       $ 13,456       $ 144,404   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Finance receivables, ending balance:

        

Individually evaluated for impairment

   $ —         $ 4,676       $ 4,676   

Collectively evaluated for impairment

     5,374,055         729,113         6,103,168   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total finance receivables

   $ 5,374,055       $ 733,789       $ 6,107,844   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

There were no wholesale finance receivables at July 1, 2012 or December 31, 2011 that were individually deemed to be impaired under ASC Topic 310, “Receivables.” Additional information related to the wholesale finance receivables that were individually deemed to be impaired under ASC Topic 310, “Receivables,” at June 26, 2011 includes (in thousands):

 

     June 26, 2011  
                          Three months ended      Six months ended  
            Unpaid             Average      Interest      Average      Interest  
     Recorded      Principal      Related      Recorded      Income      Recorded      Income  
     Investment      Balance      Allowance      Investment      Recognized      Investment      Recognized  

Wholesale:

                    

No related allowance recorded

   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —     

Related allowance recorded

     4,676         4,441         3,031         4,932         —           5,050         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total impaired wholesale finance receivables

   $ 4,676       $ 4,441       $ 3,031       $ 4,932       $ —         $ 5,050       $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Retail finance receivables are contractually delinquent if the minimum payment is not received by the specified due date. Retail finance receivables are generally charged-off at 120 days contractually past due. Retail finance receivables accrue interest until either collected or charged-off. Accordingly, as of July 1, 2012, December 31, 2011 and June 26, 2011, all retail finance receivables were accounted for as interest-earning receivables, of which $14.8 million, $27.5 million and $18.7 million, respectively, were 90 days or more past due.

Wholesale finance receivables are delinquent if the minimum payment is not received by the contractual due date. A specific allowance for credit losses is established once management determines that the borrower does not have the ability to repay the loan in full. Interest continues to accrue on past due wholesale finance

 

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receivables until the date the collection of the finance receivables becomes doubtful, at which time the finance receivable is placed on non-accrual status. The Company will resume accruing interest on these wholesale finance receivables when payments are current according to the terms of the loan agreements and future payments are reasonably assured. While on non-accrual status, all cash received is applied to principal or interest as appropriate. There were no wholesale receivables on non-accrual status at July 1, 2012 or December 31, 2011. The recorded investment of non-accrual status wholesale finance receivables at June 26, 2011 was $4.7 million. At July 1, 2012, December 31, 2011 and June 26, 2011, $0.6 million, $0.9 million, and $1.2 million of wholesale finance receivables were 90 days or more past due and accruing interest, respectively.

An analysis of the aging of past due finance receivables, which includes non-accrual status finance receivables was as follows (in thousands):

 

     July 1, 2012  
                          Greater than             Total  
            31-60 Days      61-90 Days      90 Days      Total      Finance  
     Current      Past Due      Past Due      Past Due      Past Due      Receivables  

Retail

   $ 5,101,847       $ 84,858       $ 24,247       $ 14,827       $ 123,932       $ 5,225,779   

Wholesale

     902,891         1,125         468         554         2,147         905,038   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 6,004,738       $ 85,983       $ 24,715       $ 15,381       $ 126,079       $ 6,130,817   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     December 31, 2011  
                          Greater than             Total  
            31-60 Days      61-90 Days      90 Days      Total      Finance  
     Current      Past Due      Past Due      Past Due      Past Due      Receivables  

Retail

   $ 4,915,711       $ 107,373       $ 36,937       $ 27,469       $ 171,779       $ 5,087,490   

Wholesale

     822,610         777         344         909         2,030         824,640   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 5,738,321       $ 108,150       $ 37,281       $ 28,378       $ 173,809       $ 5,912,130   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     June 26, 2011  
                          Greater than             Total  
            31-60 Days      61-90 Days      90 Days      Total      Finance  
     Current      Past Due      Past Due      Past Due      Past Due      Receivables  

Retail

   $ 5,205,300       $ 115,163       $ 34,860       $ 18,732       $ 168,755       $ 5,374,055   

Wholesale

     730,476         816         387         2,110         3,313         733,789   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 5,935,776       $ 115,979       $ 35,247       $ 20,842       $ 172,068       $ 6,107,844   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

A significant part of managing HDFS’ finance receivable portfolios includes the assessment of credit risk associated with each borrower. As the credit risk varies between the retail and wholesale portfolios, HDFS utilizes different credit risk indicators for each portfolio.

HDFS manages retail credit risk through its credit approval policy and ongoing collection efforts. HDFS uses FICO scores, a standard credit rating measurement, to differentiate the expected default rates of retail credit applicants enabling the Company to better evaluate credit applicants for approval and to tailor pricing according to this assessment. Retail loans with a FICO score of 640 or above at origination are considered prime, and loans with a FICO score below 640 are considered sub-prime. These credit quality indicators are determined at the time of loan origination and are not updated subsequent to the loan origination date.

 

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The recorded investment of retail finance receivables, by credit quality indicator, was as follows (in thousands):

 

     July 1, 2012      December 31, 2011      June 26, 2011  

Prime

   $ 4,181,527       $ 4,097,048       $ 4,313,863   

Sub-prime

     1,044,252         990,442         1,060,192   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 5,225,779       $ 5,087,490       $ 5,374,055   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

HDFS’ credit risk on the wholesale portfolio is different from that of the retail portfolio. Whereas the retail portfolio represents a relatively homogeneous pool of retail finance receivables that exhibit more consistent loss patterns, the wholesale portfolio exposures are less consistent. HDFS utilizes an internal credit risk rating system to manage credit risk exposure consistently across wholesale borrowers and capture credit risk factors for each borrower.

HDFS uses the following internal credit quality indicators, based on the Company’s internal risk rating system, listed from highest level of risk to lowest level of risk for the wholesale portfolio: Doubtful, Substandard, Special Mention, Medium Risk and Low Risk. Based upon management’s review, the dealers classified in the Doubtful category are the dealers with the greatest likelihood of being charged-off, while the dealers classified as Low Risk are least likely to be charged-off. The internal rating system considers factors such as the specific borrowers’ ability to repay and the estimated value of any collateral. Dealer risk rating classifications are reviewed and updated on a quarterly basis.

The recorded investment of wholesale finance receivables, by internal credit quality indicator, was as follows (in thousands):

 

     July 1, 2012      December 31, 2011      June 26, 2011  

Doubtful

   $ 9,467       $ 13,048       $ 12,386   

Substandard

     5,902         5,052         21,088   

Special Mention

     7,897         14,361         12,887   

Medium Risk

     808         3,032         12,861   

Low Risk

     880,964         789,147         674,567   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 905,038       $ 824,640       $ 733,789   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

7. Asset-Backed Financing

HDFS participates in asset-backed financing through both term asset-backed securitization transactions and its asset-backed commercial paper conduit facility. In both types of asset-backed financing programs, HDFS transfers U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables to a consolidated special purpose entity (SPE) while retaining the servicing rights. Each SPE then converts those assets into cash, through the issuance of debt. These SPEs are considered VIEs under U.S. GAAP. HDFS is required to consolidate any VIEs in which it is deemed to be the primary beneficiary through having power over the significant activities of the entity and having an obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the VIE which are potentially significant to the VIE.

HDFS is considered to have power over the significant activities of its term asset-backed securitization and asset-backed commercial paper conduit facility VIEs due to its role as servicer. Servicing fees are typically not considered potentially significant variable interests in a VIE. However, HDFS retains a residual interest in the VIEs in the form of a debt security, which gives HDFS the right to receive benefits that could be potentially significant to the VIE. Therefore, the Company is the primary beneficiary and consolidates all of its VIEs within its consolidated financial statements. Servicing fees paid by VIEs to HDFS are eliminated in consolidation and therefore are not recorded on a consolidated basis.

 

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HDFS is not required, and does not currently intend, to provide any additional financial support to its VIEs. Investors and creditors only have recourse to the assets held by the VIEs.

The Company’s VIEs have been aggregated on the balance sheet due to the similarity of the nature of the assets involved as well as the purpose and design of the VIEs.

Term Asset-Backed Securitization VIEs

The Company transfers U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables to SPEs which in turn issue secured notes to investors, with various maturities and interest rates, secured by future collections of the purchased U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables. Each term asset-backed securitization SPE is a separate legal entity and the U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables included in each term asset-backed securitization are only available for payment of that secured debt and other obligations arising from the term asset-backed securitization transaction and are not available to pay other obligations or claims of the Company’s creditors until the associated secured debt and other obligations are satisfied. Cash and cash equivalent balances held by the SPEs are used only to support the securitizations. There are no amortization schedules for the secured notes; however, the debt is reduced monthly as available collections on the related U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables are applied to outstanding principal. The secured notes’ contractual lives have various maturities ranging from 2012 to 2018.

During the second quarter of 2012, the Company issued $89.5 million of secured notes through the sale of notes that had been previously retained as part of certain 2009 and 2011 term asset-backed securitization transactions. These notes were sold at a premium, which will be recognized over the term of the notes. At July 1, 2012, the unaccreted premium associated with these notes was $1.8 million. There was no additional term-asset backed securitization activity during the six months ended July 1, 2012. There were no term-asset backed securitization transactions during the six months ended June 26, 2011.

The following table presents the assets and liabilities of the consolidated term asset-backed securitization SPEs that were included in the Company’s financial statements (in thousands):

 

     July 1,     December 31,     June 26,  
     2012     2011     2011  

Assets:

      

Finance receivables

   $ 2,082,375      $ 2,916,219      $ 2,554,758   

Allowance for credit losses

     (41,781     (65,735     (61,642

Restricted cash

     187,782        228,776        242,618   

Other assets

     4,243        6,772        7,594   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 2,232,619      $ 3,086,032      $ 2,743,328   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities

      

Term asset-backed securitization debt

   $ 1,339,232      $ 2,087,346      $ 1,853,382   

Asset-Backed Commercial Paper Conduit Facility VIE

On September 9, 2011, the Company amended and restated its third-party bank sponsored asset-backed commercial paper conduit facility which provides for a total aggregate commitment of $600.0 million based on, among other things, the amount of eligible U.S. retail motorcycle loans held by the SPE as collateral. The amended agreement has terms similar to the prior agreement and is for the same amount. Under the facility, HDFS may transfer U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables to a SPE, which in turn may issue debt to third-party bank-sponsored asset-backed commercial paper conduits. The assets of the SPE are restricted as collateral for the payment of the debt or other obligations arising in the transaction and are not available to pay other obligations or claims of the Company’s creditors. The terms for this debt provide for interest on the outstanding principal based on prevailing commercial paper rates, or LIBOR plus a specified margin to the extent the advance is not funded by a conduit lender through the issuance of commercial paper. The conduit facility also provides for

 

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an unused commitment fee based on the unused portion of the total aggregate commitment of $600.0 million. There is no amortization schedule; however, the debt is reduced monthly as available collections on the related finance receivables are applied to outstanding principal. Upon expiration of the conduit facility, any outstanding principal will continue to be reduced monthly through available collections. Unless earlier terminated or extended by mutual agreement of HDFS and the lenders, the conduit facility has an expiration date of September 7, 2012.

The following table presents the assets of the asset-backed commercial paper conduit facility SPEs that were included in our financial statements (in thousands);

 

     July 1,     December 31,     June 26,  
     2012     2011     2011  

Finance receivables

   $ 8,403      $ 13,455      $ 19,747   

Allowance for credit losses

     (168     (302     (475

Restricted cash

     782        879        1,443   

Other assets

     158        449        288   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 9,175      $ 14,481      $ 21,003   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The SPEs had no borrowings outstanding under the conduit facility at July 1, 2012, December 31, 2011 or June 26, 2011, therefore, these assets are restricted as collateral for the payment of fees associated with the unused portion of the total aggregate commitment of $600.0 million.

8. Fair Value Measurements

Certain assets and liabilities are recorded at fair value in the financial statements; some of these are measured on a recurring basis while others are measured on a non-recurring basis. Assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis are those that are adjusted to fair value each time a financial statement is prepared. Assets and liabilities measured on a non-recurring basis are those that are adjusted to fair value when a significant event occurs. In determining fair value of assets and liabilities, the Company uses various valuation techniques. The availability of inputs observable in the market varies from instrument to instrument and depends on a variety of factors including the type of instrument, whether the instrument is actively traded, and other characteristics particular to the transaction. For many financial instruments, pricing inputs are readily observable in the market, the valuation methodology used is widely accepted by market participants, and the valuation does not require significant management discretion. For other financial instruments, pricing inputs are less observable in the market and may require management judgment.

The Company assesses the inputs used to measure fair value using a three-tier hierarchy. The hierarchy indicates the extent to which inputs used in measuring fair value are observable in the market. Level 1 inputs include quoted prices for identical instruments and are the most observable. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and observable inputs such as interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, commodity rates and yield curves. The Company uses the market approach to derive the fair value for its level 2 fair value measurements. Foreign currency exchange contracts are valued using publicly quoted spot and forward prices; commodity contracts are valued using publicly quoted prices, where available, or dealer quotes; interest rate swaps are valued using publicized swap curves; and investments in marketable debt and equity securities are valued using publicly quoted prices.

Level 3 inputs are not observable in the market and include management’s judgments about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. The use of observable and unobservable inputs is reflected in the hierarchy assessment disclosed in the following tables.

 

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Recurring Fair Value Measurements

The following tables present information about the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):

 

     July 1, 2012  
                   Significant         
            Quoted Prices in      Other      Significant  
            Active Markets for      Observable      Unobservable  
     Balance as of      Identical Assets      Inputs      Inputs  
     July 1, 2012      (Level 1)      (Level 2)      (Level 3)  

Assets:

           

Cash equivalents

   $ 764,147       $ 764,147       $ —         $ —     

Marketable securities

     135,848         —           135,848         —     

Derivatives

     8,879         —           8,879         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 908,874       $ 764,147       $ 144,727       $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities:

           

Derivatives

   $ 2,042       $ —         $ 2,042       $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2011  
                   Significant         
            Quoted Prices in      Other      Significant  
            Active Markets for      Observable      Unobservable  
     Balance as of      Identical Assets      Inputs      Inputs  
     December 31, 2011      (Level 1)      (Level 2)      (Level 3)  

Assets:

           

Cash equivalents

   $ 1,302,367       $ 1,302,367       $ —         $ —     

Marketable securities

     153,380         —           153,380         —     

Derivatives

     16,443         —           16,443         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 1,472,190       $ 1,302,367       $ 169,823       $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities:

           

Derivatives

   $ 5,136       $ —         $ 5,136       $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     June 26, 2011  
                   Significant         
            Quoted Prices in      Other      Significant  
            Active Markets for      Observable      Unobservable  
     Balance as of      Identical Assets      Inputs      Inputs  
     June 26, 2011      (Level 1)      (Level 2)      (Level 3)  

Assets:

           

Cash equivalents

   $ 582,808       $ 582,808       $ —         $ —     

Marketable securities

     244,555         49,999         194,556         —     

Derivatives

     —           —           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 827,363       $ 632,807       $ 194,556       $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities:

           

Derivatives

   $ 14,933       $ —         $ 14,933       $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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9. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company’s financial instruments consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, trade receivables, finance receivables, net, trade payables, debt, foreign currency contracts and interest rate swaps (derivative instruments are discussed further in Note 10). Under U.S. GAAP, certain of these items are required to be recorded in the financial statements at fair value, while others are required to be recorded at historical cost.

The following table summarizes the fair value and carrying value of the Company’s financial instruments (in thousands):

 

     July 1, 2012      December 31, 2011      June 26, 2011  
     Fair Value      Carrying Value      Fair Value      Carrying Value      Fair Value      Carrying Value  

Assets:

                 

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 1,071,496       $ 1,071,496       $ 1,526,950       $ 1,526,950       $ 973,478       $ 973,478   

Marketable securities

   $ 135,848       $ 135,848       $ 153,380       $ 153,380       $ 244,555       $ 244,555   

Accounts receivable, net

   $ 250,268       $ 250,268       $ 219,039       $ 219,039       $ 265,663       $ 265,663   

Derivatives

   $ 8,879       $ 8,879       $ 16,443       $ 16,443       $ —         $ —     

Finance receivables, net

   $ 6,099,619       $ 6,016,569       $ 5,888,040       $ 5,786,681       $ 6,052,156       $ 5,963,440   

Restricted cash held by variable interest entities

   $ 188,564       $ 188,564       $ 229,655       $ 229,655       $ 244,060       $ 244,060   

Liabilities:

                 

Accounts payable

   $ 252,239       $ 252,239       $ 255,713       $ 255,713       $ 277,395       $ 277,395   

Derivatives

   $ 2,042       $ 2,042       $ 5,136       $ 5,136       $ 14,933       $ 14,933   

Unsecured commercial paper

   $ 845,868       $ 845,868       $ 874,286       $ 874,286       $ 735,737       $ 735,737   

Credit facilities

   $ 143,792       $ 143,792       $ 159,794       $ 159,794       $ 201,112       $ 201,112   

Medium-term notes

   $ 2,967,112       $ 2,698,359       $ 2,561,458       $ 2,298,193       $ 2,555,926       $ 2,347,750   

Senior unsecured notes

   $ 360,791       $ 303,000       $ 376,513       $ 303,000       $ 391,051       $ 303,000   

Term asset-backed securitization debt

   $ 1,345,452       $ 1,339,232       $ 2,099,060       $ 2,087,346       $ 1,883,465       $ 1,853,382   

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, Accounts Receivable, Net and Accounts Payable – With the exception of certain money-market investments, these items are recorded in the financial statements at historical cost. The historical cost basis for these amounts is estimated to approximate their respective fair values due to the short maturity of these instruments.

Marketable Securities – Marketable securities are recorded in the financial statements at fair value. The fair value of marketable securities is based primarily on quoted market prices of similar financial assets. Changes in fair value are recorded, net of tax, as other comprehensive income and included as a component of shareholders’ equity. Fair Value is based on Level 1 or Level 2 inputs.

Finance Receivables, Net – Finance receivables, net includes finance receivables held for investment, net and restricted finance receivables held by VIEs, net. Retail and wholesale finance receivables are recorded in the financial statements at historical cost less a provision for credit losses. The fair value of retail finance receivables is generally calculated by discounting future cash flows using an estimated discount rate that reflects current credit, interest rate and prepayment risks associated with similar types of instruments. Fair value is determined based on Level 3 inputs. The historical cost basis of wholesale finance receivables approximates fair value because they either are short-term or have interest rates that adjust with changes in market interest rates.

Derivatives – Interest rate swaps, foreign currency exchange contracts and commodity contracts are derivative financial instruments and are carried at fair value on the balance sheet. The fair value of interest rate swaps is determined using pricing models that incorporate quoted prices for similar assets and observable inputs such as interest rates and yield curves. The fair value of foreign currency exchange and commodity contracts are determined using publicly quoted prices. Fair value is calculated using Level 2 inputs.

 

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Debt – Debt is generally recorded in the financial statements at historical cost. The carrying value of debt provided under credit facilities approximates fair value since the interest rates charged under the facilities are tied directly to market rates and fluctuate as market rates change. The carrying value of unsecured commercial paper approximates fair value due to its short maturity. Fair value is calculated using Level 2 inputs.

The fair values of the medium-term notes maturing in December 2012, December 2014, March 2016, March 2017 and June 2018 are estimated based upon rates currently available for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities. Fair value is calculated using Level 2 inputs.

The fair value of the senior unsecured notes is estimated based upon rates currently available for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities. Fair value is calculated using Level 2 inputs.

The fair value of the debt related to term asset-backed securitization transactions is estimated based on pricing currently available for transactions with similar terms and maturities. Fair value is calculated using Level 2 inputs.

10. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

The Company is exposed to certain risks such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and commodity price risk. To reduce its exposure to such risks, the Company selectively uses derivative financial instruments. All derivative transactions are authorized and executed pursuant to regularly reviewed policies and procedures, which prohibit the use of financial instruments for speculative trading purposes.

All derivative instruments are recognized on the balance sheet at fair value (see Note 9). In accordance with ASC Topic 815, “Derivatives and Hedging,” the accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative instrument depends on whether it has been designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship and, further, on the type of hedging relationship. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated as fair value hedges, along with the gain or loss on the hedged item, are recorded in current period earnings. For derivative instruments that are designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of gains and losses that result from changes in the fair value of derivative instruments is initially recorded in other comprehensive income (OCI) and subsequently reclassified into earnings when the hedged item affects income. The Company assesses, both at the inception of each hedge and on an on-going basis, whether the derivatives that are used in its hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in cash flows of the hedged items. Any ineffective portion is immediately recognized in earnings. No component of a hedging derivative instrument’s gain or loss is excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness. Derivative instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting are recorded at fair value and any changes in fair value are recorded in current period earnings.

The Company sells its products internationally and in most markets those sales are made in the foreign country’s local currency. As a result, the Company’s earnings can be affected by fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to foreign currency. The Company’s most significant foreign currency risk relates to the Euro, the Australian dollar and the Japanese yen. The Company utilizes foreign currency contracts to mitigate the effects of these currencies’ fluctuations on earnings. The foreign currency contracts are entered into with banks and allow the Company to exchange a specified amount of foreign currency for U.S. dollars at a future date, based on a fixed exchange rate.

The Company utilizes natural gas contracts and diesel fuel contracts to hedge portions of the cost of those commodities consumed in the Company’s motorcycle production and distribution operations.

The Company’s foreign currency contracts and commodity contracts generally have maturities of less than one year.

The Company’s earnings are affected by changes in interest rates. HDFS utilizes interest rate swaps to reduce the impact of fluctuations in interest rates on its unsecured commercial paper by converting a portion from a floating rate basis to a fixed rate basis. HDFS also entered into derivative contracts to facilitate its first quarter 2008 term asset-backed securitization transaction. These derivatives, which hedged assets held by a VIE, did not qualify for hedge accounting treatment and expired during 2011. The fair value of HDFS’s interest rate swaps is determined using pricing models that incorporate quoted prices for similar assets and observable inputs such as interest rates and yield curves.

 

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The following table summarizes the fair value of the Company’s derivative financial instruments (in thousands):

 

    July 1, 2012     December 31, 2011     June 26, 2011  

Derivatives Designated As Hedging

Instruments Under ASC Topic 815

  Notional
Value
    Asset
Fair  Value(a)
    Liability
Fair  Value(b)
    Notional
Value
    Asset Fair
Value(a)
    Liability
Fair  Value(b)
    Notional
Value
    Asset
Fair  Value(a)
    Liability
Fair  Value(b)
 

Foreign currency contracts(c)

  $ 244,221      $ 8,879      $ 1,027      $ 306,450      $ 16,443      $ 1,852      $ 272,637      $ —        $ 9,691   

Natural gas contracts(c)

    1,066        —          33        3,915        —          265        2,915        —          86   

Interest rate swaps—unsecured commercial paper(c)

    41,600        —          982        102,100        —          3,020        117,500        —          5,156   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ 286,887      $ 8,879      $ 2,042      $ 412,465      $ 16,443      $ 5,137      $ 393,052      $ —        $ 14,933   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    July 1, 2012     December 31, 2011     June 26, 2011  

Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging

Instruments Under ASC Topic 815

  Notional
Value
    Asset
Fair  Value(a)
    Liability
Fair  Value(b)
    Notional
Value
    Asset
Fair  Value(a)
    Liability
Fair  Value(b)
    Notional
Value
    Asset
Fair  Value(a)
    Liability
Fair  Value(b)
 

Disel fuel contracts

  $ 4,346      $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 4,346      $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) Included in other current assets
(b) Included in accrued liabilities
(c) Derivative designated as a cash flow hedge

The following tables summarize the amount of gains and losses related to derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges (in thousands):

 

     Amount of Gain/(Loss)
Recognized in OCI
 
     Three months ended     Six months ended  

Cash Flow Hedges

   July 1,
2012
    June 26,
2011
    July 1,
2012
    June 26,
2011
 

Foreign currency contracts

   $ 10,309      $ (6,760   $ 4,095      $ (16,921

Natural gas contracts

     (109     (227     (424     (264

Interest rate swaps—unsecured commercial paper

     (9     (397     (24     (405
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 10,191      $ (7,384   $ 3,647      $ (17,590
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     Amount of Gain/(Loss)
Reclassified from AOCI into Income
       
     Three months ended     Six months ended     Expected to be Reclassified  

Cash Flow Hedges

   July 1, 2012     June 26, 2011     July 1, 2012     June 26, 2011     Over the Next Twelve Months  

Foreign currency contracts(a)

   $ 9,683      $ (14,781   $ 12,104      $ (20,788   $ (5,162

Natural gas contracts(a)

     (337     (166     (656     (424     33   

Interest rate swaps—unsecured commercial paper(b)

     (968     (1,336     (1,935     (2,686     (986
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 8,378      $ (16,283   $ 9,513      $ (23,898   $ (6,115
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a) Gain/(loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) to income is included in cost of goods sold.
(b) Gain/(loss) reclassified from AOCI to income is included in financial services interest expense.

 

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For the three and six months ended July 1, 2012 and June 26, 2011, the cash flow hedges were highly effective and, as a result, the amount of hedge ineffectiveness was not material. No amounts were excluded from effectiveness testing.

For the three and six months ended July 1, 2012 and June 26, 2011, there were no gains or losses recognized in income related to derivative financial instruments designated as fair value hedges.

For the three and six months ended July 1, 2012 and June 26, 2011, there were no gains or losses recognized in income related to derivative financial instruments not designated as hedging instruments.

The Company is exposed to credit loss risk in the event of non-performance by counterparties to these derivative financial instruments. Although no assurances can be given, the Company does not expect any of the counterparties to these derivative financial instruments to fail to meet its obligations. To manage credit loss risk, the Company selects counterparties based on credit ratings and, on a quarterly basis, evaluates each hedge’s net position relative to the counterparty’s ability to cover its position.

11. Income Taxes

The Company’s 2012 income tax rate for the three and six months ended July 1, 2012 was 35.3% compared to 34.8% for the same periods last year. Prior year was favorably impacted by the Federal research and development credit that expired at the end of 2011.

12. Product Warranty and Safety Recall Campaigns

The Company currently provides a standard two-year limited warranty on all new motorcycles sold worldwide, except for Japan, where the Company currently provides a standard three-year limited warranty on all new motorcycles sold. In addition, the Company started offering a one-year warranty for Parts & Accessories (P&A) in 2012. The warranty coverage for the retail customer generally begins when the product is sold to a retail customer. The Company maintains reserves for future warranty claims using an estimated cost, which is based primarily on historical Company claim information. Additionally, the Company has from time to time initiated certain voluntary safety recall campaigns. The Company reserves for all estimated costs associated with safety recalls in the period that the safety recalls are announced.

Changes in the Company’s warranty and safety recall liability were as follows (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended     Six months ended  
     July 1,     June 26,     July 1,     June 26,  
     2012     2011     2012     2011  

Balance, beginning of period

   $ 57,102      $ 57,111      $ 54,994      $ 54,134   

Warranties issued during the period

     17,127        12,335        32,618        23,560   

Settlements made during the period

     (18,549     (12,570     (33,086     (22,866

Recalls and changes to pre-existing warranty liabilities

     12,121        (1,469     13,275        579   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, end of period

   $ 67,801      $ 55,407      $ 67,801      $ 55,407   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The liability for safety recall campaigns was $6.7 million, $10.7 million and $2.9 million as of July 1, 2012, December 31, 2011 and June 26, 2011, respectively.

 

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13. Earnings Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation for basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (in thousands, except per share amounts):

 

     Three months ended      Six months ended  
     July 1,      June 26,      July 1,      June 26,  
     2012      2011      2012      2011  

Numerator:

           

Income from continuing operations used in computing basic and diluted earnings per share

   $ 247,250       $ 190,580       $ 419,285       $ 309,840   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Denominator:

           

Denominator for basic earnings per share- weighted-average common shares

     228,838         234,336         228,914         234,086   

Effect of dilutive securities—employee stock compensation plan

     2,085         1,832         2,190         1,958   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Denominator for diluted earnings per share- adjusted weighted-average shares outstanding

     230,923         236,168         231,104         236,044   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings per common share from continuing operations:

           

Basic

   $ 1.08       $ 0.81       $ 1.83       $ 1.32   

Diluted

   $ 1.07       $ 0.81       $ 1.81       $ 1.31   

Outstanding options to purchase 2.1 million and 4.1 million shares of common stock for the three months ended July 1, 2012 and June 26, 2011, respectively, and 2.3 million and 3.7 million shares of common stock for the six months ended July 1, 2012 and June 26, 2011, respectively, were not included in the Company’s computation of dilutive securities because the exercise price was greater than the market price and therefore the effect would have been anti-dilutive.

The Company has a share-based compensation plan under which employees may be granted share-based awards including shares of restricted stock and restricted stock units (RSUs). Non-forfeitable dividends are paid on unvested shares of restricted stock and non-forfeitable dividend equivalents are paid on unvested RSUs. As such, shares of restricted stock and RSUs are considered participating securities under the two-class method of calculating earnings per share as described in ASC Topic 260, “Earnings per Share.” The two-class method of calculating earnings per share did not have a material impact on the Company’s earnings per share calculation for the three and six month periods ending July 1, 2012 and June 26, 2011, respectively.

 

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14. Employee Benefit Plans

The Company has defined benefit pension plans and postretirement healthcare benefit plans, which cover substantially all employees of the Motorcycles segment. The Company also has unfunded supplemental employee retirement plan agreements (SERPA) with certain employees which were instituted to replace benefits lost under the Tax Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1993. Components of net periodic benefit costs were as follows (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended     Six months ended  
     July 1,     June 26,     July 1,     June 26,  
     2012     2011     2012     2011  

Pension and SERPA Benefits

        

Service cost

   $ 8,420      $ 9,273      $ 16,840      $ 18,545   

Interest cost

     20,816        20,147        41,632        40,294   

Expected return on plan assets

     (29,277     (26,653     (58,555     (53,307

Amortization of unrecognized:

        

Prior service cost

     740        745        1,479        1,489   

Net loss

     10,969        7,554        21,937        15,109   

Curtailment loss

     —          —          —          236   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net periodic benefit cost

   $ 11,668      $ 11,066      $ 23,333      $ 22,366   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Postretirement Healthcare Benefits

        

Service cost

   $ 1,853      $ 1,907      $ 3,706      $ 3,814   

Interest cost

     4,578        4,911        9,155        9,822   

Expected return on plan assets

     (2,356     (2,346     (4,712     (4,692

Amortization of unrecognized:

        

Prior service credit

     (963     (969     (1,927     (1,938

Net loss

     1,855        1,798        3,711        3,596   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net periodic benefit cost

   $ 4,967      $ 5,301      $ 9,933      $ 10,602   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

During the first six months of 2012, the Company voluntarily contributed $200.0 million in cash to further fund its pension plans. No additional pension contributions are required in 2012. The Company also voluntarily contributed $200.0 million in cash to further fund its pension plans during the first six months of 2011. The Company expects it will continue to make on-going contributions related to current benefit payments for SERPA and postretirement healthcare plans.

 

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15. Business Segments

The Company operates in two business segments: Motorcycles and Financial Services. The Company’s reportable segments are strategic business units that offer different products and services. They are managed separately based on the fundamental differences in their operations. Selected segment information is set forth below (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended      Six months ended  
     July 1,      June 26,      July 1,      June 26,  
     2012      2011      2012      2011  

Motorcycles net revenue

   $ 1,569,047       $ 1,339,744       $ 2,842,416       $ 2,402,788   

Gross profit

     563,817         468,268         1,020,327         820,134   

Selling, administrative and engineering expense

     248,038         234,827         485,033         438,632   

Restructuring expense

     6,220         13,594         17,671         36,593   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating income from Motorcycles

     309,559         219,847         517,623         344,909   

Financial services income

     160,613         165,853         316,935         327,739   

Financial services expense

     78,659         83,798         167,587         177,749   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating income from Financial Services

     81,954         82,055         149,348         149,990   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating income

   $ 391,513       $ 301,092       $ 666,971       $ 494,899   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

16. Commitment and Contingencies

The Company is subject to lawsuits and other claims related to environmental, product and other matters. In determining required reserves related to these items, the Company carefully analyzes cases and considers the likelihood of adverse judgments or outcomes, as well as the potential range of possible loss. The required reserves are monitored on an ongoing basis and are updated based on new developments or new information in each matter.

Environmental Protection Agency Notice

In December 2009, the Company received formal, written requests for information from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding: (i) certificates of conformity for motorcycle emissions and related designations and labels, (ii) aftermarket parts, and (iii) warranty claims on emissions related components. The Company promptly submitted written responses to the EPA’s inquiry and engaged in discussions with the EPA. It is possible that a result of the EPA’s investigation will be some form of enforcement action by the EPA that will seek a fine or other relief. However, at this time the Company does not know and cannot reasonably estimate the impact of any remedies the EPA might seek.

York Environmental Matters:

The Company is involved with government agencies and groups of potentially responsible parties in various environmental matters, including a matter involving the cleanup of soil and groundwater contamination at its York, Pennsylvania facility. The York facility was formerly used by the U.S. Navy and AMF prior to the purchase of the York facility by the Company from AMF in 1981. Although the Company is not certain as to the full extent of the environmental contamination at the York facility, it has been working with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) since 1986 in undertaking environmental investigation and remediation activities, including an ongoing site-wide remedial investigation/feasibility study (RI/FS). In January 1995, the Company entered into a settlement agreement (the Agreement) with the Navy. The Agreement calls for the Navy and the Company to contribute amounts into a trust equal to 53% and 47%, respectively, of future costs associated with environmental investigation and remediation activities at the York facility (Response Costs). The trust administers the payment of the Response Costs incurred at the York facility as covered by the Agreement.

 

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In February 2002, the Company was advised by the EPA that it considers some of the Company’s remediation activities at the York facility to be subject to the EPA’s corrective action program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and offered the Company the option of addressing corrective action under a RCRA facility lead agreement. In July 2005, the York facility was designated as the first site in Pennsylvania to be addressed under the “One Cleanup Program.” The program provides a more streamlined and efficient oversight of voluntary remediation by both PADEP and EPA and will be carried out consistent with the Agreement with the Navy. As a result, the RCRA facility lead agreement has been superseded.

The Company estimates that its share of the future Response Costs at the York facility will be approximately $2.3 million and has established a reserve for this amount which is included in accrued liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As noted above, the RI/FS is still underway and given the uncertainty that exists concerning the nature and scope of additional environmental investigation and remediation that may ultimately be required under the RI/FS or otherwise at the York facility, we are unable to make a reasonable estimate of those additional costs, if any, that may result.

The estimate of the Company’s future Response Costs that will be incurred at the York facility is based on reports of independent environmental consultants retained by the Company, the actual costs incurred to date and the estimated costs to complete the necessary investigation and remediation activities. Response Costs related to the remediation of soil are expected to be incurred primarily over a period of several years ending in 2015. Response Costs related to ground water remediation may continue for some time beyond 2015.

Product Liability Matters:

Additionally, the Company is involved in product liability suits related to the operation of its business. The Company accrues for claim exposures that are probable of occurrence and can be reasonably estimated. The Company also maintains insurance coverage for product liability exposures. The Company believes that its accruals and insurance coverage are adequate and that product liability will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

17. Supplemental Consolidating Data

The supplemental consolidating data for the periods noted is presented for informational purposes. The supplemental consolidating data may be different than segment information presented elsewhere due to the allocation of intercompany eliminations to reporting segments. All supplemental data is presented in thousands.

 

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     Three months ended July 1, 2012  
     Motorcycles & Related      Financial              
     Products Operations      Services Operations     Eliminations     Consolidated  

Revenue:

         

Motorcycles and related products

   $ 1,572,003       $ —        $ (2,956   $ 1,569,047   

Financial services

     —           160,843        (230     160,613   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenue

     1,572,003         160,843        (3,186     1,729,660   

Costs and expenses:

         

Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold

     1,005,230         —          —          1,005,230   

Financial services interest expense

     —           48,712        —          48,712   

Financial services provision for credit losses

     —           (5,259     —          (5,259

Selling, administrative and engineering expense

     248,268         38,162        (3,186     283,244   

Restructuring expense

     6,220         —          —          6,220   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total costs and expenses

     1,259,718         81,615        (3,186     1,338,147   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     312,285         79,228        —          391,513   

Investment income

     2,231         —          —          2,231   

Interest expense

     11,595         —          —          11,595   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before provision for income taxes

     302,921         79,228        —          382,149   

Provision for income taxes

     106,377         28,522        —          134,899   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

     196,544         50,706        —          247,250   

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

     —           —          —          —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 196,544       $ 50,706      $ —        $ 247,250   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     Six months ended July 1, 2012  
     Motorcycles & Related      Financial              
     Products Operations      Services Operations     Eliminations     Consolidated  

Revenue:

         

Motorcycles and related products

   $ 2,847,786       $ —        $ (5,370   $ 2,842,416   

Financial services

     —           316,749        186        316,935   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenue

     2,847,786         316,749        (5,184     3,159,351   

Costs and expenses:

         

Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold

     1,822,089         —          —          1,822,089   

Financial services interest expense

     —           99,968        —          99,968   

Financial services provision for credit losses

     —           3,754        —          3,754   

Selling, administrative and engineering expense

     484,847         69,235        (5,184     548,898   

Restructuring expense

     17,671         —          —          17,671   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total costs and expenses

     2,324,607         172,957        (5,184     2,492,380   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     523,179         143,792        —          666,971   

Investment income

     229,164         —          (225,000     4,164   

Interest expense

     23,090         —          —          23,090   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before provision for income taxes

     729,253         143,792        (225,000     648,045   

Provision for income taxes

     176,995         51,765        —          228,760   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

     552,258         92,027        (225,000     419,285   

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

     —           —          —          —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 552,258       $ 92,027      $ (225,000   $ 419,285   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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     Three months ended June 26, 2011  
     Motorcycles & Related      Financial              
     Products Operations      Services Operations     Eliminations     Consolidated  

Revenue:

         

Motorcycles and related products

   $ 1,342,803       $ —        $ (3,059   $ 1,339,744   

Financial services

     —           166,518        (665     165,853   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenue

     1,342,803         166,518        (3,724     1,505,597   

Costs and expenses:

         

Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold

     871,476         —          —          871,476   

Financial services interest expense

     —           56,991        —          56,991   

Financial services provision for credit losses

     —           (6,790     —          (6,790

Selling, administrative and engineering expense

     235,492         36,656        (3,724     268,424   

Restructuring expense

     13,594         —          —          13,594   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total costs and expenses

     1,120,562         86,857        (3,724     1,203,695   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     222,241         79,661        —          301,902   

Investment income

     1,748         —          —          1,748   

Interest expense

     11,350         —          —          11,350   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before provision for income taxes

     212,639         79,661        —          292,300   

Provision for income taxes

     73,042         28,678        —          101,720   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

     139,597         50,983        —          190,580   

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

     —           —          —          —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 139,597       $ 50,983      $ —        $ 190,580   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     Six months ended June 26, 2011  
     Motorcycles & Related      Financial              
     Products Operations      Services Operations     Eliminations     Consolidated  

Revenue:

         

Motorcycles and related products

   $ 2,408,293       $ —        $ (5,505   $ 2,402,788   

Financial services

     —           328,270        (531     327,739   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenue

     2,408,293         328,270        (6,036     2,730,527   

Costs and expenses:

         

Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold

     1,582,654         —          —          1,582,654   

Financial services interest expense

     —           115,026        —          115,026   

Financial services provision for credit losses

     —           (1,184     —          (1,184

Selling, administrative and engineering expense

     439,163         69,412        (6,036     502,539   

Restructuring expense

     36,593         —          —          36,593   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total costs and expenses

     2,058,410         183,254        (6,036     2,235,628   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     349,883         145,016        —          494,899   

Investment income

     128,146         —          (125,000     3,146   

Interest expense

     22,831         —          —          22,831   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before provision for income taxes

     455,198         145,016        (125,000     475,214   

Provision for income taxes

     113,168         52,206        —          165,374   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

     342,030         92,810        (125,000     309,840   

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

     —           —          —          —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 342,030       $ 92,810      $ (125,000   $ 309,840   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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     July 1, 2012  
     Motorcycles & Related
Products Operations
     Financial
Services Operations
     Eliminations     Consolidated  

ASSETS

          

Current assets:

          

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 725,909       $ 345,587       $ —        $ 1,071,496   

Marketable securities

     135,848         —           —          135,848   

Accounts receivable, net

     885,797         —           (635,529     250,268   

Finance receivables, net

     —           1,398,553         —          1,398,553   

Restricted finance receivables held by variable interest entities, net

     —           456,285         —          456,285   

Inventories

     323,046         —           —          323,046   

Restricted cash held by variable interest entities

     —           188,564         —          188,564   

Other current assets

     182,464         63,343         —          245,807   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     2,253,064         2,452,332         (635,529     4,069,867   

Finance receivables, net

     —           2,569,187         —          2,569,187   

Restricted finance receivables held by variable interest entities, net

     —           1,592,544         —          1,592,544   

Property, plant and equipment, net

     747,133         29,660         —          776,793   

Goodwill

     28,604         —           —          28,604   

Other long-term assets

     335,811         17,956         (73,978     279,789   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 3,364,612       $ 6,661,679       $ (709,507   $ 9,316,784   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

          

Current liabilities:

          

Accounts payable

   $ 197,891       $ 689,877       $ (635,529   $ 252,239   

Accrued liabilities

     466,808         71,756         (3,467     535,097   

Short-term debt

     —           845,868         —          845,868   

Current portion of long-term debt

     —           399,962           399,962   

Current portion of long-term debt held by variable interest entities

     —           507,427         —          507,427   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     664,699         2,514,890         (638,996     2,540,593   

Long-term debt

     303,000         2,442,189         —          2,745,189   

Long-term debt held by variable interest entities

     —           831,805         —          831,805   

Pension liability

     122,496         —           —          122,496   

Postretirement healthcare benefits

     263,295         —           —          263,295   

Other long-term liabilities

     131,754         15,265         —          147,019   

Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)

          

Total shareholders’ equity

     1,879,368         857,530         (70,511     2,666,387   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 3,364,612       $ 6,661,679       $ (709,507   $ 9,316,784   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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    December 31, 2011  
    Motorcycles & Related     Financial              
    Products Operations     Services Operations     Eliminations     Consolidated  

ASSETS

       

Current assets:

       

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 943,330      $ 583,620      $ —        $ 1,526,950   

Marketable securities

    153,380        —          —          153,380   

Accounts receivable, net

    393,615        —          (174,576     219,039   

Finance receivables, net

    —          1,168,603        —          1,168,603   

Restricted finance receivables held by variable interest entities, net

    —          591,864        —          591,864   

Inventories

    418,006        —          —          418,006   

Restricted cash held by variable interest entities

    —          229,655        —          229,655   

Other current assets

    167,423        67,286        —          234,709   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

    2,075,754        2,641,028        (174,576     4,542,206   

Finance receivables, net

    —          1,754,441        —          1,754,441   

Restricted finance receivables held by variable interest entities, net

    —          2,271,773        —          2,271,773   

Property, plant and equipment, net

    779,330        30,129        —          809,459   

Goodwill

    29,081        —          —          29,081   

Other long-term assets

    322,379        17,460        (72,635     267,204   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 3,206,544      $ 6,714,831      $ (247,211   $ 9,674,164   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

       

Current liabilities:

       

Accounts payable

  $ 220,957      $ 209,332      $ (174,576   $ 255,713   

Accrued liabilities

    482,838        85,038        (3,704     564,172   

Short-term debt

    —          838,486        —          838,486   

Current portion of long-term debt

    —          399,916          399,916   

Current portion of long-term debt held by variable interest entities

    —          640,331        —          640,331   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

    703,795        2,173,103        (178,280     2,698,618   

Long-term debt

    303,000        2,093,871        —          2,396,871   

Long-term debt held by variable interest entities

    —          1,447,015        —          1,447,015   

Pension liability

    302,483        —          —          302,483   

Postretirement healthcare benefits

    268,582        —          —          268,582   

Other long-term liabilities

    126,036        14,303        —          140,339   

Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)

       

Total shareholders’ equity

    1,502,648        986,539        (68,931     2,420,256   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 3,206,544      $ 6,714,831      $ (247,211   $ 9,674,164   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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    Motorcycles & Related     Financial              
    Products Operations     Services Operations     Eliminations     Consolidated  

ASSETS

       

Current assets:

       

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 681,804      $ 291,674      $ —        $ 973,478   

Marketable securities

    244,555        —          —          244,555   

Accounts receivable, net

    710,791        —          (445,128     265,663   

Finance receivables, net

    —          1,144,886        —          1,144,886   

Restricted finance receivables held by variable interest entities, net

    —          573,208        —          573,208   

Inventories

    337,472        —          —          337,472   

Restricted cash held by variable interest entities

    —          244,060        —          244,060   

Other current assets

    160,059        57,597        —          217,656   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

    2,134,681        2,311,425        (445,128     4,000,978   

Finance receivables, net

    —          2,306,165        —          2,306,165   

Restricted finance receivables held by variable interest entities, net

    —          1,939,181        —          1,939,181   

Property, plant and equipment, net

    758,828        30,115        —          788,943   

Goodwill

    31,156        —          —          31,156   

Other long-term assets

    339,666        26,711        (70,821     295,556   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 3,264,331      $ 6,613,597      $ (515,949   $ 9,361,979   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

       

Current liabilities:

       

Accounts payable

  $ 243,954      $ 478,569      $ (445,128   $ 277,395   

Accrued liabilities

    522,533        70,880        (3,317     590,096   

Short-term debt

    —          694,137        —          694,137   

Current portion of long-term debt held by variable interest entities

    —          635,604        —          635,604   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

    766,487        1,879,190        (448,445     2,197,232   

Long-term debt

    303,000        2,590,462        —          2,893,462   

Long-term debt held by variable interest entities

    —          1,217,778        —          1,217,778   

Pension liability

    103,511        —          —          103,511   

Postretirement healthcare liability

    258,881        —          —          258,881   

Other long-term liabilities

    146,286        13,433        —          159,719   

Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)

       

Total shareholders’ equity

    1,686,166        912,734        (67,504     2,531,396   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $ 3,264,331      $ 6,613,597      $ (515,949   $ 9,361,979   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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    Motorcycles & Related     Financial     Eliminations &        
    Products Operations     Services Operations     Adjustments     Consolidated  

Cash flows from operating activities:

       

Income from continuing operations

  $ 552,258        92,027      $ (225,000   $ 419,285   

Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to cash provided by operating activities:

       

Depreciation

    82,954        3,043        —          85,997   

Amortization of deferred loan origination costs

    —          38,075        —          38,075   

Amortization of financing origination fees

    237        4,784        —          5,021   

Provision for employee long-term benefits

    33,236        1,027        —          34,263   

Contributions to pension and postretirement plans

    (213,648     —          —          (213,648

Stock compensation expense

    20,539        1,580        —          22,119   

Net change in wholesale finance receivables

    —          —          (124,919     (124,919

Provision for credit losses

    —          3,754        —          3,754   

Pension and postretirement healthcare plan curtailment and settlement expense

    —          —          —          —     

Foreign currency adjustments

    8,143        —          —          8,143   

Other, net

    1,275        4,292        —          5,567   

Change in current assets and current liabilities:

       

Accounts receivable

    (295,930     —          260,953        (34,977

Finance receivables—accrued interest and other

    —          2,912        —          2,912   

Inventories

    89,162        —          —          89,162   

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

    (22,227     270,894        (260,953     (12,286

Restructuring reserves

    (9,915     —          —          (9,915

Derivative instruments

    (1,293     (127     —          (1,420

Other

    (25,286     (3,605     —          (28,891
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total adjustments

    (332,753     326,629        (124,919     (131,043
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations

    219,505        418,656        (349,919     288,242   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities of continuing operations:

       

Capital expenditures

    (57,504     (2,574     —          (60,078

Origination of finance receivables

    —          (3,766,621     2,183,049        (1,583,572

Collections of finance receivables

    —          3,493,920        (2,058,130     1,435,790   

Sales and redemptions of marketable securities

    18,053        —          —          18,053   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash (used by) provided by investing activities of continuing operations

    (39,451     (275,275     124,919        (189,807
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations:

       

Proceeds from issuance of medium-term notes

    —          397,373        —          397,373   

Loan to HDFS

    (200,000     200,000        —          —     

Proceeds from securitization of debt

    —          91,030        —          91,030   

Repayments of securitization debt

    —          (839,401     —          (839,401

Net decrease in credit facilities and unsecured commercial paper

    —          (46,629     —          (46,629

Net change in restricted cash

    —          41,091        —          41,091   

Dividends paid

    (71,645     (225,000     225,000        (71,645

Purchase of common stock for treasury

    (172,742     —          —          (172,742

Excess tax benefits from share based payments

    15,730        —          —          15,730   

Issuance of common stock under employee stock option plans

    35,337        —          —          35,337   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used by financing activities of continuing operations

    (393,320     (381,536     225,000        (549,856

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations

    (4,155     122        —          (4,033

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations

    (217,421     (238,033     —          (455,454

Cash flows from discontinued operations:

       

Cash flows from operating activities of discontinued operations

    —          —          —          —     

Cash flows from investing activities of discontinued operations

    —          —          —          —     

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations

    —          —          —          —     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    —          —          —          —     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

  $ (217,421   $ (238,033   $ —        $ (455,454
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents:

       

Cash and cash equivalents—beginning of period

  $ 943,330      $ 583,620      $ —        $ 1,526,950   

Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations—beginning of period

    —          —          —          —     

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

    (217,421     (238,033     —          (455,454

Less: Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations—end of period

    —          —          —          —     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents—end of period

  $ 725,909      $ 345,587      $ —        $ 1,071,496   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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    Motorcycles & Related     Financial     Eliminations &        
    Products Operations     Services Operations     Adjustments     Consolidated  

Cash flows from operating activities:

       

Net income

  $ 342,030      $ 92,810      $ (125,000   $ 309,840   

Loss from discontinued operations

    —          —          —          —     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

    342,030        92,810        (125,000     309,840   

Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to cash provided by operating activities:

       

Depreciation

    86,375        3,168        —          89,543   

Amortization of deferred loan origination costs

    —          39,054        —          39,054   

Amortization of financing origination fees

    237        5,596        —          5,833   

Provision for employee long-term benefits

    33,018        1,438        —          34,456   

Contributions to pension and postretirement plans

    (205,498     —          —          (205,498

Stock compensation expense

    19,176        1,361        —          20,537   

Net change in wholesale finance receivables

    —          —          11,909        11,909   

Provision for credit losses

    —          (1,184     —          (1,184

Pension and postretirement healthcare plan curtailment and settlement expense

    236        —          —          236   

Foreign currency adjustments

    (2,813     —          —          (2,813

Other, net

    5,337        21,889        —          27,226   

Change in current assets and current liabilities:

       

Accounts receivable

    (44,899     —          53,200        8,301   

Finance receivables—accrued interest and other

    —          5,553        —          5,553   

Inventories

    (530     —          —          (530

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

    79,110        60,426        (5,698     133,838   

Restructuring reserves

    3,195        —          —          3,195   

Derivative instruments

    1,188        7        —          1,195   

Other

    (4,729     44,575        (47,575     (7,729
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total adjustments

    (30,597     181,883        11,836        163,122   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used by) operating activities of continuing operations

    311,433        274,693        (113,164     472,962   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities of continuing operations:

       

Capital expenditures

    (65,956     (3,311     —          (69,267

Origination of finance receivables

    —          (3,264,370     1,829,763        (1,434,607

Collections of finance receivables

    —          3,258,282        (1,841,672     1,416,610   

Purchases of marketable securities

    (142,653     —          —          (142,653

Sales and redemptions of marketable securities

    39,966        —          —          39,966   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash (used by) provided by investing activities of continuing operations

    (168,643     (9,399     (11,909     (189,951
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations:

       

Proceeds from issuance of medium-term notes

    —          447,076        —          447,076   

Loan to HDFS

    (200,000     200,000        —          —     

Repayments of securitization debt

    —          (901,851     —          (901,851

Net decrease in credit facilities and unsecured commercial paper

    —          131,039        —          131,039   

Net change in restricted cash

    —          44,827        —          44,827   

Dividends paid

    (53,152     (125,000     125,000        (53,152

Purchase of common stock for treasury

    (5,678     —          —          (5,678

Excess tax benefits from share based payments

    3,476        —          —          3,476   

Issuance of common stock under employee stock option plans

    4,534        —          —          4,534   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash (used by) provided by financing activities of continuing operations

    (250,820     (203,909     125,000        (329,729

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations

    (1,922     147        73        (1,702

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations

    (109,952     61,532        —          (48,420

Cash flows from discontinued operations:

       

Cash flows from operating activities of discontinued operations

    (35     —          —          (35

Cash flows from investing activities of discontinued operations

    —          —          —          —     

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations

    —          —          —          —     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    (35     —          —          (35
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

  $ (109,987   $ 61,532      $ —        $ (48,455
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents:

       

Cash and cash equivalents—beginning of period

  $ 791,791      $ 230,142      $ —        $ 1,021,933   

Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations—beginning of period

    —          —          —          —     

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

    (109,987     61,532        —          (48,455

Less: Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations—end of period

    —          —          —          —     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents—end of period

  $ 681,804      $ 291,674      $ —        $ 973,478   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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18. Subsequent Event

In July 2012, the Company issued $675.3 million of secured notes through a term asset-backed securitization transaction.

 

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

Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company of the groups of companies doing business as Harley-Davidson Motor Company (HDMC) and Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS). HDMC produces heavyweight cruiser and touring motorcycles. HDMC manufactures five families of motorcycles: Touring, Dyna®, Softail®, Sportster® and V-Rod®. HDFS provides wholesale and retail financing and insurance programs primarily to Harley-Davidson dealers and customers.

The Company operates in two business segments: Motorcycles & Related Products (Motorcycles) and Financial Services (Financial Services). The Company’s reportable segments are strategic business units that offer different products and services. They are managed separately based on the fundamental differences in their operations.

The “% Change” figures included in the “Results of Operations” section were calculated using unrounded dollar amounts and may differ from calculations using the rounded dollar amounts presented.

Overview

The Company’s income from continuing operations was $247.3 million, or $1.07 per fully diluted share, for the second quarter of 2012 compared to $190.6 million, or $0.81 per fully diluted share, in the second quarter of 2011. The increase in income from continuing operations was driven by strong financial performance in the Motorcycles segment. Operating income from the Motorcycles segment was up $89.7 million or 40.8 % over last year’s second quarter on a 25.0% increase in wholesale shipments of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Motorcycles segment results also reflect a higher gross margin percentage, lower restructuring costs and higher selling and administrative expenses. Operating income from Financial Services in the second quarter of 2012 was $82.0 million compared to $82.1 million in the year-ago quarter.

During the second quarter of 2012, worldwide independent dealer retail sales of new Harley-Davidson motorcycles grew 2.8% compared to 2011, including a 4.0% increase in the U.S. and a 0.5% increase in international markets. Through six months, retail sales grew 9.3%, including increases of 12.0% and 4.5% in the U.S. and international markets, respectively. As expected, retail sales growth rates moderated in the second quarter due to an unusually warm spring in the U.S. that pulled some retail sales forward into the first quarter. The Company continues to remain cautious about its expectations for retail sales globally in an environment of greater economic uncertainty, including in Europe where retail sales have been affected by the challenging Eurozone economy.

 

(1) Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

The Company intends that certain matters discussed in this report are “forward-looking statements” intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can generally be identified as such by reference to this footnote or because the context of the statement will include words such as the Company “believes,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “plans,” or “estimates” or words of similar meaning. Similarly, statements that describe future plans, objectives, outlooks, targets, guidance or goals are also forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated as of the date of this report. Certain of such risks and uncertainties are described in close proximity to such statements or elsewhere in this report, including under the caption “Cautionary Statements” and in Item 1A “Risk Factors” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011. Shareholders, potential investors, and other readers are urged to consider these factors in evaluating the forward-looking statements and cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included in this report are made only as of the date of the filing of this report (August 9, 2012), and the Company disclaims any obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

 

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Outlook(1)

On August 1, 2012, the Company reaffirmed its expectation to ship 245,000 to 250,000 Harley-Davidson motorcycles to dealers and distributors worldwide in 2012. In addition, the Company announced that its full-year shipment estimate includes expected shipments of 51,000 to 56,000 motorcycles in the third quarter of 2012, down 9% to 17% from prior year. The Company expects 2012 third quarter shipments to be down behind lower production as a result of the planned downtime associated with its July enterprise resource planning (ERP) system implementation at its York, Pennsylvania facility (York). The Company also expects that 2012 fourth quarter shipments and production will be down compared to prior year due to the implementation of flexible production capabilities as discussed below and a decrease in production days due to a five-day decrease in the Company’s fiscal fourth quarter of 2012 as compared to the fourth quarter of 2011. In addition, fourth quarter production will be down due to the incremental production in 2011 related to approximately 7,000 motorcycles produced and inventoried in the fourth quarter of 2011 in advance of the 2012 ERP implementation which the Company had initially expected to occur in the second quarter of 2012. The Company continues to expect U.S. dealers to sell more units at retail than the Company expects to ship in 2012 resulting in a decrease in U.S. retail inventory during 2012.

As previously disclosed, beginning in early 2013, the Company expects to implement flexible production capabilities at York by adding flexible workers thus enabling the Company to increase capacity in the first half of 2013 to more closely match retail demand. The Company expects to achieve the ability to maximize flexibility in the entire manufacturing system during 2014 when it expects that the same capability will be in place for the Kansas City operations. Consequently the Company expects U.S. retail inventory to be slightly lower on a year over year basis at the end of 2012 and 2013 which will be aligned with the seasonal low point for retail sales.

Also on August 1, 2012, the Company announced that it continues to expect 2012 full-year gross margin to be between 34.75% and 35.75%. The Company expects gross margin will be positively impacted by incremental restructuring savings, increased productivity from continuous improvement opportunities, motorcycle pricing actions and product mix. The Company believes that raw material surcharges and temporary inefficiencies resulting from restructuring activities will be comparable to 2011 levels. The Company expects that currency impacts will be unfavorable for 2012. The Company continues to expect 2012 third and fourth quarter gross margin percentages to be down from first half levels driven by several factors including currency and lower production volumes.

The Company also announced on August 1, 2012 that it continues to expect its full-year 2012 effective tax rate from continuing operations to be approximately 35.5%. This guidance excludes the effect of any potential future nonrecurring adjustments such as changes in tax legislation or audit settlements which are recorded as discrete items in the period in which they are settled.

Finally, on August 1, 2012, the Company confirmed its full-year capital expenditure estimate of $190 million to $210 million which includes approximately $35 million of capital related to restructuring.

Restructuring Activities(1)

2011 Restructuring Plan

In December 2011, the Company made a decision to cease operations at New Castalloy, its Australian subsidiary and producer of cast motorcycle wheels and wheel hubs, and source those components through other existing suppliers. The Company expects the transition of supply from New Castalloy to be complete by mid-2013. The decision to close New Castalloy came as part of the Company’s overall long term strategy to develop world-class manufacturing capability throughout the Company by restructuring and consolidating operations for greater competitiveness, efficiency and flexibility. In connection with this decision, the Company will reduce its workforce by approximately 200 employees by mid-2013.

In February 2011, the Company’s unionized employees at its facility in Kansas City, Missouri ratified a new seven-year labor agreement. The new agreement took effect on August 1, 2011. The new contract is similar to the labor agreements ratified at the Company’s Wisconsin facilities in September 2010 and its York, Pennsylvania facility in December 2009, and allows for similar flexibility and increased production efficiency. Once the new contract is fully implemented, the production system in Kansas City, like Wisconsin and York, will include the addition of a flexible workforce component.

 

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After taking actions to fully implement the new ratified labor agreement, the Company expects to have about 145 fewer full-time hourly unionized employees in its Kansas City facility than would be required under the prior contract.

2010 Restructuring Plan

In September 2010, the Company’s unionized employees in Wisconsin ratified three separate new seven-year labor agreements which took effect in April 2012 when the prior contracts expired. The new contracts are similar to the labor agreement ratified at the Company’s York, Pennsylvania facility in December 2009 and allow for similar flexibility and increased production efficiency. Once the new contracts are fully implemented, the production system in Wisconsin, like York, will include the addition of a flexible workforce component.

After taking actions to fully implement the new ratified labor agreements, the Company expects to have about 250 fewer full-time hourly unionized employees in its Milwaukee-area facilities when the contracts are fully implemented in 2012 than would be required under the previous contract. In Tomahawk, the Company expects to have about 75 fewer full-time hourly unionized employees when the contract is fully implemented than would be required under the previous contract.

2009 Restructuring Plan

During 2009, in response to the U.S. economic recession and worldwide slowdown in consumer demand, the Company committed to a volume reduction and a combination of restructuring actions that are expected to be completed at various dates between 2009 and 2012. The actions were designed to reduce administrative costs, eliminate excess capacity and exit non-core business operations. The Company’s significant announced actions include the restructuring and transformation of its York, Pennsylvania production facility including the implementation of a new more flexible unionized labor agreement; consolidation of facilities related to engine and transmission production; outsourcing of certain distribution and transportation activities and exiting the Buell product line.

The 2009 restructuring plan includes an estimated reduction of approximately 2,700 to 2,900 hourly production positions and approximately 720 non-production, primarily salaried positions within the Motorcycles segment and approximately 100 salaried positions in the Financial Services segment.

Restructuring Costs and Savings

During the first half of 2012, the Company incurred $17.7 million in restructuring expense related to its combined restructuring plan activities. This is in addition to $455.8 million in restructuring and impairment expense incurred in prior years since the restructuring activities were initiated in 2009. On August 1, 2012, the Company revised its estimate for restructuring expenses related to its combined restructuring plan activities that it expects to incur from 2009 to 2013 to $490 million to $510 million. The Company’s previous estimate had been $500 million to $510 million. The Company continues to expect approximately 35% of those amounts to be non-cash. The estimated restructuring expense includes estimated restructuring expenses of $40 million to $50 million in 2012, which was revised down from the previous estimate of $50 million to $60 million. The Company has realized or estimates that it will realize cumulative savings from these restructuring activities, measured against 2008, as follows:

 

   

2009—$91 million (91% operating expense and 9% cost of sales) (actual);

 

   

2010—$172 million (64% operating expense and 36% cost of sales) (actual);

 

   

2011—$217 million (51% operating expense and 49% cost of sales) (actual);

 

   

2012—$275 million to $295 million (35-45% operating expense and 55-65% cost of sales) (estimated);

 

   

2013—$300 million to $320 million (30-40% operating expense and 60-70% cost of sales) (estimated); and

 

   

Ongoing annually upon completion—$315 million to $335 million (30-40% operating expense and 60-70% cost of sales) (estimated).

 

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Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended July 1, 2012

Compared to the Three Months Ended June 26, 2011

Consolidated Results

 

     Three months ended               
     July 1,      June 26,      (Decrease)     %  

(in thousands, except earnings per share)

   2012      2011      Increase     Change  

Operating income from motorcycles & related products

   $ 309,559       $ 219,847       $ 89,712        40.8

Operating income from financial services

     81,954         82,055         (101     (0.1
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Operating income

     391,513         301,902         89,611        29.7   

Investment income

     2,231         1,748         483        27.6   

Interest expense

     11,595         11,350         245        2.2   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Income before income taxes

     382,149         292,300         89,849        30.7   

Provision for income taxes

     134,899         101,720         33,179        32.6   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Income from continuing operations

     247,250         190,580         56,670        29.7   

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

     —           —           —          N/M   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Net income

   $ 247,250       $ 190,580       $ 56,670        29.7
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations

   $ 1.08       $ 0.81       $ 0.27        33.3

Diluted earnings per share from discontinued operations

   $ —         $ —         $ —          N/M   

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 1.07       $ 0.81       $ 0.26        32.1

Operating income for the Motorcycles segment during the second quarter of 2012 improved by $89.7 million compared to second quarter 2011. The increase was primarily due to increased motorcycle shipments, higher gross margin and favorable restructuring spending, partially offset by higher selling and administrative expenses. Operating income for the Financial Services segment was strong during the second quarter of 2012, but down slightly compared to the second quarter of 2011 when the Financial Services segment was favorably impacted by a $15.1 million release in the total (retail and wholesale combined) allowance for credit losses. This compares to a $11.2 million release in the total allowance for credit losses in the second quarter of 2012. Please refer to the “Motorcycles and Related Products Segment” and “Financial Services Segment” discussions following for a more detailed discussion of the factors affecting operating income.

The effective income tax rate for the second quarter of 2012 was 35.3% compared to 34.8% for the second quarter of 2011. The second quarter of 2011 was favorable affected by the Federal research and development credits that expired at the end of 2011.

 

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Motorcycles & Related Products Segment

Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Worldwide Retail Sales

Worldwide independent dealer retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles increased 2.8% during the second quarter of 2012 compared to the second quarter of 2011. Retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles increased 4.0% in the United States and 0.5% internationally in the quarter. The following table includes retail unit sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles:

Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Worldwide Retail Sales(a)

Heavyweight (651+cc)

 

     Three months ended               
     June 30,      June 30,      (Decrease)     %  
     2012      2011      Increase     Change  

North America Region

          

United States

     55,761         53,599         2,162        4.0

Canada

     4,881         4,793         88        1.8   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Total North America Region

     60,642         58,392         2,250        3.9   

Europe, Middle East and Africa Region (EMEA)

          

Europe(b)

     14,639         16,106         (1,467     (9.1

Other

     1,797         1,458         339        23.3   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Total Europe Region

     16,436         17,564         (1,128     (6.4

Asia Pacific Region

          

Japan

     2,898         3,128         (230     (7.4

Other

     3,509         2,696         813        30.2   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Total Asia Pacific Region

     6,407         5,824         583        10.0   

Latin America Region

     2,229         1,616         613        37.9   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Total Worldwide Retail Sales

     85,714         83,396         2,318        2.8
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

(a) Data source for retail sales figures shown above is new sales warranty and registration information provided by Harley-Davidson dealers and compiled by the Company. The Company must rely on information that its dealers supply concerning retail sales and this information is subject to revision. Only Harley-Davidson motorcycles are included in the table above.
(b) Europe data includes Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

 

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Motorcycle Unit Shipments

The following table includes wholesale motorcycle unit shipments for the Motorcycles segment:

 

     Three months ended               
     July 1,     June 26,            %  
     2012     2011     Increase      Change  

United States

     56,674         67.9     42,623         63.8     14,051         33.0

International

     26,828         32.1     24,192         36.2     2,636         10.9   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

Harley-Davidson motorcycle units

     83,502         100.0     66,815         100.0     16,687         25.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

Touring motorcycle units

     32,218         38.6     25,557         38.3     6,661         26.1

Custom motorcycle units(a)

     33,139         39.7     25,218         37.7     7,921         31.4   

Sportster motorcycle units

     18,145         21.7     16,040         24.0     2,105         13.1   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

Harley-Davidson motorcycle units

     83,502         100.0     66,815         100.0     16,687         25.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

(a) Custom motorcycle units, as used in this table, include Dyna, Softail, VRSC and CVO models.

The Company shipped 83,502 Harley-Davidson motorcycles worldwide during the second quarter of 2012, which was 25.0% higher than the second quarter of 2011 and in line with Company expectations. During the second quarter of 2012 shipments were higher as the Company depleted its 2012 model-year motorcycle inventory in the U.S. in anticipation of the July 2, 2012 ERP launch at its York, PA facility and the 2013 model year cut-over. International shipments as a percent of the total shipments were down slightly compared to last year given the strong 2012 U.S. first quarter retail sales and tight retail inventory levels in the domestic market. U.S. dealer inventory of new Harley-Davidson motorcycle units was approximately 6,800 higher at the end of the 2012 second quarter than at the end of the year ago period. Despite the increase in retail inventory at the end of the second quarter, the Company continues to expect retail inventory in the U.S. will be below year ago levels for most of the third quarter, due to lower shipments versus prior year as a result of the production lost during the ERP implementation, and due to the later date of the Summer Dealer Meeting which will take place in August 2012 compared to July 2011. The Company announced on August 1, 2012 that it anticipates shipping between 51,000 to 56,000 Harley-Davidson motorcycle units in the third quarter of 2012.(1)

 

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Segment Results

The following table includes the condensed statements of operations for the Motorcycles segment (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended               
     July 1,      June 26,      Increase     %  
     2012      2011      (Decrease)     Change  

Revenue:

          

Motorcycles

   $ 1,223,776       $ 1,006,593       $ 217,183        21.6

Parts & Accessories

     265,574         255,378         10,196        4.0   

General Merchandise

     75,137         72,910         2,227        3.1   

Other

     4,560         4,863         (303     (6.2
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Total revenue

     1,569,047         1,339,744         229,303        17.1   

Cost of goods sold

     1,005,230         871,476         133,754        15.3   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Gross profit

     563,817         468,268         95,549        20.4   

Selling & administrative expense

     216,726         198,782         17,944        9.0   

Engineering expense

     31,312         36,045         (4,733     (13.1

Restructuring expense

     6,220         13,594         (7,374     (54.2
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Operating expense

     254,258         248,421         5,837        2.3   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Operating income from motorcycles

   $ 309,559       $ 219,847       $ 89,712        40.8
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

The following table includes the estimated impact of significant factors affecting the comparability of net revenue, cost of goods sold and gross profit from the second quarter of 2011 to the second quarter of 2012 (in millions):

 

     Net     Cost of     Gross  
     Revenue     Goods Sold     Profit  

June 26, 2011

   $ 1,339.8      $ 871.5      $ 468.3   

Volume

     259.0        173.8        85.2   

Price

     9.6        —          9.6   

Foreign currency exchange rates and hedging

     (33.2     (17.6     (15.6

Product mix

     (6.2     (7.1     0.9   

Raw material prices

     —          (4.7     4.7   

Manufacturing costs

     —          (10.7     10.7   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     229.2        133.7        95.5   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

July 1, 2012

   $ 1,569.0      $ 1,005.2      $ 563.8   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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The following factors affected the comparability of net revenue, cost of goods sold and gross profit from 2011 to 2012:

 

   

On average, wholesale prices on the Company’s 2012 model-year motorcycles are higher than the prior model year resulting in the favorable impact on revenue and gross profit during the period.

 

   

Foreign currency exchange rates during the second quarter of 2012 resulted in a negative impact on net revenue and were partially offset by the favorable impact of gains associated with foreign currency hedging (included in cost of goods sold) when compared to the same period last year.

 

   

Shipment mix changes negatively impacted net revenue and resulted primarily from product mix changes both between and within the Company’s motorcycle families. However, the impact of mix changes on cost of goods sold more than offset the impact to revenue.

 

   

Raw material prices were lower in the second quarter of 2012 relative to the second quarter of 2011 primarily due to lower metals and lower fuel prices.

 

   

Manufacturing costs benefitted from restructuring savings and higher volumes, partially offset by inflation. Temporary inefficiencies related to restructuring activities were approximately $9 million in the second quarter of 2012 compared to $8.0 million in the second quarter of 2011. The Company expects temporary inefficiencies to be approximately $8 million to $12 million and $5 million to $8 million for the third and fourth quarters of 2012, respectively, for a total of approximately $32 million for 2012.(1)

The net increase in operating expense was due in part to higher selling and administrative expense driven by incremental investments to support the Company’s growth initiatives. In addition, warranty and recall expense was higher than in the same period last year. The higher selling and administrative expenses were partially offset by lower restructuring expense related to the Company’s previously announced restructuring activities as well as lower engineering expense. For further information regarding the Company’s previously announced restructuring activities, refer to Note 5 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company expects selling and administrative expenses in the third quarter of 2012 to be up moderately compared to the third quarter of 2011.(1) However, in the fourth quarter of 2012 the Company expects selling and administrative expenses to be down compared to the same period last year due to the five fewer calendar days in the fiscal quarter and the $12 million recall charge incurred in the fourth quarter of 2011.(1)

Financial Services Segment

Segment Results

The following table includes the condensed statements of operations for the Financial Services segment (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended              
     July 1,
2012
    June 26,
2011
    (Decrease)
Increase
    %
Change
 

Interest income

   $ 144,830      $ 150,540      $ (5,710     (3.8 %) 

Other income

     15,783        15,313        470        3.1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

Financial services revenue

     160,613        165,853        (5,240     (3.2

Interest expense

     48,712        56,991        (8,279     (14.5

Provision for credit losses

     (5,259     (6,790     1,531        (22.5

Operating expenses

     35,206        33,597        1,609        4.8   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

Financial services expense

     78,659        83,798        (5,139     (6.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

Operating income from financial services

   $ 81,954      $ 82,055      $ (101     (0.1 %) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

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Interest income for the three months ended July 1, 2012 decreased due to lower finance receivables outstanding primarily due to a declining portfolio of retail finance receivables. Interest expense was lower primarily due to a more favorable cost of funds.

The provision for credit losses was unfavorable in the second quarter of 2012 compared to the second quarter of 2011. The provision for credit losses related to retail motorcycle finance receivables increased by $0.7 million in the second quarter of 2012 compared to the second quarter of 2011. During the second quarter of 2012, there was a $9.7 million allowance release as compared to a $15.2 million allowance release in the second quarter of 2011. This was offset by lower finance receivable credit losses in the second quarter of 2012 as compared to the second quarter of 2011. The provision for credit losses related to wholesale motorcycle finance receivables increased by $2.6 million primarily due to a smaller decline in receivables during the second quarter of 2012 compared to the second quarter of 2011.

The Company continues to believe that 2012 operating income from Financial Services will decrease compared to 2011 due to lower net interest income as the portfolio of retail finance receivables continues to contract as a result of lower U.S. retail sales over the last few years and a modest tightening of margins on prime tier retail lending due to a more competitive lending environment. In addition, while credit performance has continued to improve, the Company expects a smaller benefit from allowance releases during 2012 as compared to 2011. (1) Although the Company expects lower operating income in 2012 compared to 2011, it expects to continue to report positive operating income in 2012. (1)

Changes in the allowance for credit losses on finance receivables were as follows (in thousands):

 

     Three months ended  
     July 1,     June 26,  
     2012     2011  

Balance, beginning of period

   $ 122,503      $ 159,684   

Provision for finance credit losses

     (5,259     (6,790

Charge-offs

     (17,054     (23,233

Recoveries

     14,058        14,743   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, end of period

   $ 114,248      $ 144,404   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

At July 1, 2012, the allowance for credit losses on finance receivables was $8.1 million for wholesale receivables and $106.2 million for retail receivables, which includes $41.9 million related to finance receivables held by VIEs. See Note 7 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on the Company’s VIEs. At June 26, 2011, the allowance for credit losses on finance receivables was $13.5 million for wholesale receivables and $130.9 million for retail receivables, which includes $62.1 million related to receivables held by VIEs.

HDFS’ periodic evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses on finance receivables is generally based on HDFS’ past loan loss experience, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, current economic conditions and the estimated value of any underlying collateral.

 

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Results of Operations for the Six Months Ended July 1, 2012

Compared to the Six Months Ended June 26, 2011

Consolidated Results

 

     Six months ended               
     July 1,      June 26,      Increase     %  

(in thousands, except earnings per share)

   2012      2011      (Decrease)     Change  

Operating income from motorcycles & related products

   $ 517,623       $ 344,909       $ 172,714        50.1

Operating income from financial services

     149,348         149,990         (642     (0.4
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Operating income

     666,971         494,899         172,072        34.8   

Investment income

     4,164         3,146         1,018        32.4   

Interest expense

     23,090         22,831         259        1.1   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Income before income taxes

     648,045         475,214         172,831        36.4   

Provision for income taxes

     228,760         165,374         63,386        38.3   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Income from continuing operations

     419,285         309,840         109,445        35.3   

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

     —           —           —          N/M   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Net income

   $ 419,285       $ 309,840       $ 109,445        35.3
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations

   $ 1.83       $ 1.31       $ 0.52        39.7

Diluted loss per share from discontinued operations

   $ —         $ —         $ —          N/M   

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 1.81       $ 1.31       $ 0.50        38.2

Operating income for the Motorcycles segment during the first six months of 2012 improved by $172.7 million compared to the first six months of 2011 primarily due to increased motorcycle shipments gross margin and lower restructuring costs, partially offset by increased selling, general and administrative expenses. Operating income for the Financial Services segment was strong during the first six months of 2012, but down slightly compared to the first six months of 2011 when the Financial Services segment was favorably impacted by a $27.5 million release in the total (retail and wholesale combined) allowance for credit losses. This compares to a $14.4 million release in the total allowance for credit losses in the first six months of 2012. Please refer to the “Motorcycles and Related Products Segment” and “Financial Services Segment” discussions following for a more detailed discussion of the factors affecting operating income.

The effective income tax rate for the first half of 2012 was 35.3% compared to 34.8% for the first half of 2011. The effective income tax rate for the first half of 2011 was favorably impacted by the Federal research and development credit that expired at the end of 2011.

Motorcycles & Related Products Segment

Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Worldwide Retail Sales

Worldwide independent dealer retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles increased 9.3% during the first half of 2012 compared to the first half of 2011. Retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles increased 12.0% in the United States and 4.5% internationally in the first half of 2012. On an industry-wide basis, the heavyweight (651+cc) portion of the market was up 7.9% in the United States and down 8.6% in Europe for the six months ended June 30, 2012 when compared to the same periods in 2011. The following table includes retail unit sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles:

 

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Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Worldwide Retail Sales(a)

Heavyweight (651+cc)

 

     Six months ended               
     June 30,      June 30,      (Decrease)     %  
     2012      2011      Increase     Change  

North America Region

          

United States

     95,523         85,290         10,233        12.0

Canada

     6,948         6,830         118        1.7   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Total North America Region

     102,471         92,120         10,351        11.2   

Europe, Middle East and Africa Region (EMEA)

          

Europe(b)

     23,521         25,273         (1,752     (6.9

Other

     3,209         2,704         505        18.7   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Total Europe Region

     26,730         27,977         (1,247     (4.5

Asia Pacific Region

          

Japan

     4,974         4,959         15        0.3   

Other

     6,776         5,125         1,651        32.2   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Total Asia Pacific Region

     11,750         10,084         1,666        16.5   

Latin America Region

     4,440         2,810         1,630        58.0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Total Worldwide Retail Sales

     145,391         132,991         12,400        9.3
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

(a) Data source for retail sales figures shown above is new sales warranty and registration information provided by Harley-Davidson dealers and compiled by the Company. The Company must rely on information that its dealers supply concerning retail sales and this information is subject to revision. Only Harley-Davidson motorcycles are included in the table above.
(b) Europe data includes Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

The following table includes industry retail motorcycle registration data:

Heavyweight Motorcycle Registration Data(a)

 

     Six months ended               
     June 30,      June 30,            %  
     2012      2011      Increase     Change  

United States(b)

     170,096         157,608         12,488        7.9
     Six months ended               
     June 30,
2012
     June 30,
2011
     Decrease     %
Change
 

Europe(c)

     180,284         197,151         (16,867     -8.6

 

(a) Heavyweight data includes street legal 651+cc models. Street legal 651+cc models include on-highway, dual purpose models and three-wheeled vehicles.

 

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(b) United States industry data is derived from information provided by Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC). This third party data is subject to revision and update.
(c) Europe data includes Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Industry retail motorcycle registration data includes 651+cc models derived from information provided by Association des Constructeurs Europeens de Motocycles (ACEM), an independent agency. Europe market data is reported on a one-month lag. This third-party data is subject to revision and update.

Motorcycle Unit Shipments

The following table includes wholesale motorcycle unit shipments for the Motorcycles segment:

 

     Six months ended               
     July 1,     June 26,     (Decrease)      %  
     2012     2011     Increase      Change  

United States

     97,967         66.3     77,489         64.2     20,478         26.4

International

     49,798         33.7     43,153         35.8     6,645         15.4   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

Harley-Davidson motorcycle units

     147,765         100.0     120,642         100.0     27,123         22.5
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

Touring motorcycle units

     59,376         40.2     48,053         39.9     11,323         23.6

Custom motorcycle units(a)

     57,711         39.1     45,888         38.0     11,823         25.8   

Sportster motorcycle units

     30,678         20.7     26,701         22.1     3,977         14.9   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

Harley-Davidson motorcycle units

     147,765         100.0     120,642         100.0     27,123         22.5
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

(a) Custom motorcycle units, as used in this table, include Dyna, Softail, VRSC and CVO models.

The Company shipped 147,765 Harley-Davidson motorcycles worldwide during the first half of 2012, which was 22.5% higher than the first half of 2011. This is in line with Company expectations and resulted in higher U.S. dealer inventory at the end of the first half of 2012 compared to the end of the first half of 2011. During the first half of 2012, shipments were higher as the Company depleted its 2012 model-year motorcycle inventory in the U.S. in anticipation of the July 2, 2012 ERP launch in its York, PA facility and the 2013 model-year cut-over. The year-over-year increase in shipments was also aided by six additional calendar days included in the first half of 2012 compared to the first half of 2011. The calendar adjustment is required every several years to sync up the Company’s fiscal calendar with the regular calendar. The fourth fiscal quarter will include five fewer calendar days than last year’s fourth fiscal quarter.

 

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Segment Results

The following table includes the condensed statements of operations for the Motorcycles segment (in thousands):

 

     Six months ended               
     July 1,      June 26,      Increase     %  
     2012      2011      (Decrease)     Change  

Revenue:

          

Motorcycles

   $ 2,219,678       $ 1,840,094       $ 379,584        20.6

Parts & Accessories

     464,632         419,711         44,921        10.7   

General Merchandise

     149,743         135,476         14,267        10.5   

Other

     8,363         7,507         856        11.4   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Total revenue

     2,842,416         2,402,788         439,628        18.3   

Cost of goods sold

     1,822,089         1,582,654         239,435        15.1   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Gross profit

     1,020,327         820,134         200,193        24.4   

Selling & administrative expense

     423,719         372,036         51,683        13.9   

Engineering expense

     61,314         66,596         (5,282     (7.9

Restructuring expense

     17,671         36,593         (18,922     (51.7
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Operating expense

     502,704         475,225         27,479        5.8   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

Operating income from motorcycles

   $ 517,623       $ 344,909       $ 172,714        50.1
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

The following table includes the estimated impact of significant factors affecting the comparability of net revenue, cost of goods sold and gross profit from the first half of 2010 to the first half of 2011 (in millions):

 

     Net     Cost of     Gross  
     Revenue     Goods Sold     Profit  

June 26, 2011

   $ 2,402.8      $ 1,582.7      $ 820.1   

Volume

     467.6        314.4        153.2   

Price

     18.1        —          18.1   

Foreign currency exchange rates and hedging

     (36.1     (31.4     (4.7

Product mix

     (10.0     (10.5     0.5   

Raw material prices

     —          (3.1     3.1   

Manufacturing costs

     —          (30.0     30.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     439.6        239.4        200.2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

July 1, 2012

   $ 2,842.4      $ 1,822.1      $ 1,020.3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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The following factors affected the comparability of net revenue, cost of goods sold and gross profit from 2011 to 2012:

 

   

On average, wholesale prices on the Company’s 2012 model-year motorcycles are higher than the prior model year resulting in the favorable impact on revenue and gross profit during the period.

 

   

Foreign currency exchange rates during the first half of 2012 resulted in a negative impact on net revenue and were partially offset by the favorable impact of gains associated with foreign currency hedging (included in cost of goods sold) when compared to the same period last year.

 

   

Shipment mix changes negatively impacted net revenue and resulted primarily from product mix changes both between and within the Company’s motorcycle families. However, the impact of mix changes on cost of goods sold more than offset the impact to revenue.

 

   

Raw material prices were lower in the first half of 2012 relative to the first half of 2011 primarily due to lower metals costs and lower fuel prices.

 

   

Manufacturing costs benefitted from restructuring savings, incremental margin on higher volumes and lower year over year temporary inefficiencies related to restructuring, partially offset by inflation. Temporary inefficiencies related to restructuring activities were approximately $16 million in the first six months of 2012 compared to $19 million in the same period last year.

The net increase in operating expense was primarily due to higher selling and administrative expense driven by incremental investments to support the Company’s growth initiatives and six more fiscal days in the first six months of 2012 compared to the first six months of 2011. In addition, warranty and recall expense was higher than in the same period last year primarily driven by higher motorcycle shipments. The higher selling and administrative expenses were partially offset by lower restructuring expense related to the Company’s previously announced restructuring activities as well as lower engineering expense. For further information regarding the Company’s previously announced restructuring activities, refer to Note 5 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Financial Services Segment

Segment Results

The following table includes the condensed statements of operations for the Financial Services segment (in thousands):

 

     Six months ended              
     July 1,      June 26,     (Decrease)     %  
     2012      2011     Increase     Change  

Interest income

   $ 288,809       $ 299,965      $ (11,156     (3.7 %) 

Other income

     28,126         27,774        352        1.3   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

Financial services revenue

     316,935         327,739        (10,804     (3.3

Interest expense

     99,968         115,026        (15,058     (13.1

Provision for credit losses

     3,754         (1,184     4,938        (417.1

Operating expenses

     63,865         63,907        (42     (0.1
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

Financial services expense

     167,587         177,749        (10,162     5.7   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

Operating income from financial services

   $ 149,348       $ 149,990      $ (642     (0.4 %) 
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

Interest income for the six months ended July 1, 2012 decreased due to lower finance receivables outstanding primarily due to a declining portfolio of retail finance receivables. Interest expense was lower primarily due to a more favorable cost of funds.

The provision for credit losses increased in the first six months of 2012. The provision for credit losses related to retail motorcycle finance receivables increased by $7.4 million in the first six months of 2012 compared to the first six months of 2011. During the first six months of 2012, there was an $11.8 million allowance release as compared to a $27.9 million allowance release in the first six months of 2011. This was partially offset by favorable finance receivable credit losses in the first six months of 2012 as compared to the first six months of 2011. The provision for credit losses related to wholesale motorcycle finance receivables increased by $0.8 million primarily due to an increase in receivables during the first six months of 2012 compared to the first six months of 2011.

 

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Annualized losses on HDFS’ retail motorcycle loans were 0.58% during the first six months of 2012 compared to 1.06% in the first six months of 2011. The decrease in credit losses from 2011 was due to a lower frequency of loss. The 30-day delinquency rate for retail motorcycle loans at July 1, 2012 decreased to 2.68% from 3.53% at June 26, 2011.

Changes in the allowance for finance credit losses on finance receivables were as follows (in thousands):

 

     Six months ended  
     July 1,     June 26,  
     2012     2011  

Balance, beginning of period

   $ 125,449      $ 173,589   

Provision for finance credit losses

     3,754        (1,184

Charge-offs

     (42,906     (58,424

Recoveries

     27,951        30,423   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, end of period

   $ 114,248      $ 144,404   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Matters

Contractual Obligations

The Company has updated its Contractual Obligations table as of July 1, 2012 to reflect the new projected principal and interest payments for the remainder of 2012 and beyond as follows (in thousands):

 

     2012      2013 - 2014      2015 - 2016      Thereafter      Total  

Principal payments on debt

   $ 1,478,792       $ 1,401,035       $ 934,634       $ 1,515,790       $ 5,330,251   

Interest payments on debt

     108,309         326,609         191,759         98,194         724,871   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 1,587,101       $ 1,727,644       $ 1,126,393       $ 1,613,984       $ 6,055,122   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Interest obligations include the impact of interest rate hedges outstanding as of July 1, 2012. Interest for floating rate instruments, as calculated above, assumes rates in effect at July 1, 2012 remain constant.

As of July 1, 2012, there have been no other material changes to the Company’s summary of expected payments for significant contractual obligations under the caption “Contractual Obligations” in Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Commitments and Contingencies

The Company is subject to lawsuits and other claims related to environmental, product and other matters. In determining required reserves related to these items, the Company carefully analyzes cases and considers the likelihood of adverse judgments or outcomes, as well as the potential range of possible loss. The required reserves are monitored on an ongoing basis and are updated based on new developments or new information in each matter.

 

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Environmental Protection Agency Notice

In December 2009, the Company received formal, written requests for information from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding: (i) certificates of conformity for motorcycle emissions and related designations and labels, (ii) aftermarket parts, and (iii) warranty claims on emissions related components. The Company promptly submitted written responses to the EPA’s inquiry and engaged in discussions with the EPA. It is possible that a result of the EPA’s investigation will be some form of enforcement action by the EPA that will seek a fine or other relief. However, at this time the Company does not know and cannot reasonably estimate the impact of any remedies the EPA might seek.

York Environmental Matters:

The Company is involved with government agencies and groups of potentially responsible parties in various environmental matters, including a matter involving the cleanup of soil and groundwater contamination at its York, Pennsylvania facility. The York facility was formerly used by the U.S. Navy and AMF prior to the purchase of the York facility by the Company from AMF in 1981. Although the Company is not certain as to the full extent of the environmental contamination at the York facility, it has been working with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) since 1986 in undertaking environmental investigation and remediation activities, including an ongoing site-wide remedial investigation/feasibility study (RI/FS). In January 1995, the Company entered into a settlement agreement (the Agreement) with the Navy. The Agreement calls for the Navy and the Company to contribute amounts into a trust equal to 53% and 47%, respectively, of future costs associated with environmental investigation and remediation activities at the York facility (Response Costs). The trust administers the payment of the Response Costs incurred at the York facility as covered by the Agreement.

In February 2002, the Company was advised by the EPA that it considers some of the Company’s remediation activities at the York facility to be subject to the EPA’s corrective action program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and offered the Company the option of addressing corrective action under a RCRA facility lead agreement. In July 2005, the York facility was designated as the first site in Pennsylvania to be addressed under the “One Cleanup Program.” The program provides a more streamlined and efficient oversight of voluntary remediation by both PADEP and EPA and will be carried out consistent with the Agreement with the Navy. As a result, the RCRA facility lead agreement has been superseded.

The Company estimates that its share of the future Response Costs at the York facility will be approximately $2.3 million and has established a reserve for this amount which is included in accrued liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets(1). As noted above, the RI/FS is still underway and given the uncertainty that exists concerning the nature and scope of additional environmental investigation and remediation that may ultimately be required under the RI/FS or otherwise at the York facility, we are unable to make a reasonable estimate of those additional costs, if any, that may result.

The estimate of the Company’s future Response Costs that will be incurred at the York facility is based on reports of independent environmental consultants retained by the Company, the actual costs incurred to date and the estimated costs to complete the necessary investigation and remediation activities. Response Costs related to the remediation of soil are expected to be incurred primarily over a period of several years ending in 2015. Response Costs related to ground water remediation may continue for some time beyond 2015.

Product Liability Matters:

Additionally, the Company is involved in product liability suits related to the operation of its business. The Company accrues for claim exposures that are probable of occurrence and can be reasonably estimated. The Company also maintains insurance coverage for product liability exposures. The Company believes that its accruals and insurance coverage are adequate and that product liability will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources as of July 1, 2012(1)

Over the long-term, the Company expects that its business model will continue to generate cash that will allow it to invest in the business, fund future growth opportunities and return value to shareholders. The Company believes the Motorcycles operations will continue to be primarily funded through cash flows generated by operations. The Company’s Financial Services operations have been funded with unsecured debt, unsecured commercial paper, an asset-backed commercial paper conduit facility and committed unsecured bank facilities and through the term asset-backed securitization market.

The Company’s strategy is to maintain a minimum of twelve months of its projected liquidity needs through a combination of cash and marketable securities and availability under credit facilities. The following table summarizes the Company’s cash and marketable securities and availability under credit facilities (in thousands):

 

     July 1, 2012  

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 1,071,496   

Marketable securities

     135,848   
  

 

 

 

Total cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities

     1,207,344   

Global credit facilities(a)

     360,340   

Asset-backed conduit facility(b)

     600,000   
  

 

 

 

Total availability under credit facilities

     960,340   
  

 

 

 

Total

   $ 2,167,684   
  

 

 

 

 

(a) $675.0 million of the Company’s total $1.35 billion global credit facilities was replaced on April 13, 2012
(b) The conduit facility is set to expire in September 2012.

The Company recognizes that it must continue to monitor and adjust to changes in the lending environment for its Financial Services operations. The Company intends to continue with a diversified funding profile through a combination of short-term and long-term funding vehicles and to pursue a variety of sources to obtain cost-effective funding. The Financial Services operations could be negatively affected by higher costs of funding and increased difficulty of raising, or potential unsuccessful efforts to raise, funding in the short-term and long-term capital markets. These negative consequences could in turn adversely affect the Company’s business and results of operations in various ways, including through higher costs of capital, reduced funds available through its Financial Services operations to provide loans to independent dealers and their retail customers, and dilution to existing shareholders through the use of alternative sources of capital.

Cash Flow Activity

The following table summarizes the cash flow activity of continuing operations for the periods indicated (in thousands):

 

     Six months ended  
     July 1,     July 26,  
     2012     2011  

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 288,242      $ 472,962   

Net cash used by investing activities

     (189,807     (189,951

Net cash used by financing activities

     (549,856     (329,729

Effet of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     (4,033     (1,702
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents of continuing operations

   $ (455,454   $ (48,420
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating Activities of Continuing Operations

The decrease in cash provided by operating activities for the first six months of 2012 compared to the first six months of 2011 was due to increased HDFS wholesale lending activity driven by an increase in motorcycle shipments in 2012 and changes in working capital primarily due to a decrease in accounts payable. The Company made a voluntary $200.0 million contribution to the Company’s pension plans in the first quarter of 2012 and in the first quarter of 2011. No additional pension contributions are required in 2012. The Company expects it will continue to make on-going contributions related to current benefit payments for SERPA and postretirement healthcare plans.

 

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Investing Activities of Continuing Operations

The Company’s investing activities consist primarily of capital expenditures, net changes in finance receivables and short-term investment activity. Capital expenditures were $60.1 million in the first six months of 2012 compared to $69.3 million in the same period last year. Net cash flows from finance receivables, net for the first six months of 2012 were $129.8 lower than in the same period last year as a result of an increase in retail motorcycle loan originations during 2012. A net decrease in net cash out-flows related to marketable securities during the first six months of 2011 resulted in higher investing cash flows of approximately $121 million in 2012.

Financing Activities of Continuing Operations

The Company’s financing activities consist primarily of share repurchases, dividend payments and debt activity. Cash outflows from share repurchases were $172.7 in the first six months of 2012 compared to $5.7 million for the same period last year. Share repurchases during the first six months of 2012 included 3.6 million shares of common stock related to discretionary share repurchases as well as shares of common stock that employees surrendered to satisfy withholding taxes in connection with the vesting of restricted stock awards. Share repurchases during the second quarter of 2011 were limited to shares of common stock that employees surrendered to satisfy withholding taxes in connection with the vesting of restricted stock awards. As of July 1, 2012, there were 16.7 million shares remaining on a board-approved share repurchase authorization. In addition, as of July 1, 2012, 0.4 million shares remained on a separate board-approved share repurchase authorization that is in place to offset option exercises. In total at July 1, 2012, the Company had authorization to repurchase 17.1 million shares of its common stock.

The Company paid dividends of $0.31 and $0.225 per share totaling $71.6 million and $53.2 million during the first six months of 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Financing cash flows related to debt activity resulted in net cash outflows of $397.6 million in the first six months of 2012 compared to $323.7 million in the first six months of 2011. The Company’s total outstanding debt consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

     July 1,      June 26,  
     2012      2011  

Global credit facilities

   $ 143,792       $ 201,112   

Unsecured commercial paper

     845,868         735,737   

Medium-term notes

     2,698,359         2,347,750   

Senior unsecured notes

     303,000         303,000   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     3,991,019         3,587,599   

Term asset-backed securitization debt held by VIEs

     1,339,232         1,853,382   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total debt

   $ 5,330,251       $ 5,440,981   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

To access the debt capital markets, the Company relies on credit rating agencies to assign short-term and long-term credit ratings. Generally, lower credit ratings result in higher borrowing costs and reduced access to debt capital markets. A credit rating agency may change or withdraw the Company’s ratings based on its assessment of the Company’s current and future ability to meet interest and principal repayment obligations. The Company’s short-term debt ratings affect its ability to issue unsecured commercial paper. The Company’s short-and long-term debt ratings as of July 1, 2012 were as follows:

 

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     Short-Term      Long-Term      Outlook  

Moody’s

     P2         Baa1         Stable   

Standard & Poor’s

     A2         BBB+         Stable   

Fitch(a)

     F2         BBB+         Positive   

 

(a) On July 20, 2012, Fitch upgraded the Company's Long-Term rating to A- and its outlook to Stable. Fitch also reaffirmed the Company’s Short-Term rating of F2.

Global Credit Facilities – On April 13, 2012, the Company and HDFS entered into a new $675.0 million five-year credit facility to refinance and replace a $675.0 million three-year credit facility that was due to mature in April 2013. The new five-year credit facility matures in April 2017. The Company and HDFS also have a $675.0 million four-year credit facility which matures in April 2015. The new five-year credit facility and the four-year credit facility (together, the Global Credit Facilities) bear interest at various variable interest rates, which may be adjusted upward or downward depending on certain criteria, such as credit ratings. The Global Credit Facilities also require the Company to pay a fee based upon the average daily unused portion of the aggregate commitments under the Global Credit Facilities. The Global Credit Facilities are committed facilities and primarily used to support HDFS’ unsecured commercial paper program.

Unsecured Commercial Paper – Subject to limitations, HDFS could issue unsecured commercial paper of up to $1.35 billion as of July 1, 2012 supported by Global Credit Facilities discussed above. Outstanding unsecured commercial paper may not exceed the unused portion of the Global Credit Facilities. Maturities may range up to 365 days from the issuance date. HDFS intends to repay unsecured commercial paper as it matures with additional unsecured commercial paper or through other means, such as borrowing under the Global Credit Facilities, borrowing under its asset-backed commercial paper conduit facility or through the use of operating cash flow.(1)

Medium-Term Notes – The Company had the following medium-term notes (collectively, the Notes) issued and outstanding at July 1, 2012 (in thousands):

 

Principal Amount

   Rate     Issue Date    Maturity Date

$400,000

     5.25   December 2007    December 2012

$500,000

     5.75   November 2009    December 2014

$450,000

     3.875   March 2011    March 2016

$400,000

     2.70   January 2012    March 2017

$950,131

     6.80   May 2008    June 2018

The Notes provide for semi-annual interest payments and principal due at maturity. Unamortized discounts on the Notes reduced the balance by $1.8 million and $2.3 million at July 1, 2012 and June 26, 2011, respectively.

Senior Unsecured Notes – In February 2009, the Company issued $600.0 million of senior unsecured notes in an underwritten offering. The senior unsecured notes provide for semi-annual interest payments and principal due at maturity. The senior unsecured notes mature in February 2014 and have an annual interest rate of 15%. During the fourth quarter of 2010, the Company repurchased $297.0 million of the $600.0 million senior unsecured notes at a price of $380.8 million.

Asset-Backed Commercial Paper Conduit Facility – On September 9, 2011, HDFS amended and restated its revolving asset-backed conduit facility which provides for a total aggregate commitment of $600.0 million. The agreement has similar terms as the prior agreement and is for the same amount. At July 1, 2012, HDFS had no outstanding borrowings under the conduit facility.

 

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This debt provides for interest on outstanding principal based on prevailing commercial paper rates, or LIBOR plus a specified margin to the extent the advance is not funded by a conduit lender through the issuance of commercial paper. The conduit facility also provides for an unused commitment fee based on the unused portion of the total aggregate commitment of $600.0 million. There is no amortization schedule; however, the debt is reduced monthly as available collections on the related finance receivable collateral are applied to outstanding principal. Upon expiration of the conduit facility, any outstanding principal will continue to be reduced monthly through available collections. Unless earlier terminated or extended by mutual agreement of HDFS and the lenders, as of July 1, 2012, the conduit facility expires on September 7, 2012. The Company currently intends to renew this conduit facility in the third quarter of 2012.(1)

Term Asset-Backed Securitization Debt Held by VIEs – During the second quarter of 2012, the Company issued $89.5 million of secured notes through the sale of notes that had been previously retained as part of certain 2009 and 2011 term asset-backed securitization transactions. These notes were sold at a premium, and at July 1, 2012, the unaccreted premium associated with these notes was $1.8 million. There was no additional term-asset backed securitization activity during the six months ended July 1, 2012. There were no term-asset backed securitization transactions during the six months ended June 26, 2011. In July 2012, the Company issued $675.3 million of secured notes through one term asset-backed securitization transaction.

For all of the term asset-backed securitization transactions, HDFS transferred U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables to separate VIEs, which in turn issued secured notes, with various maturities and interest rates to investors. All of the notes held by the VIEs are secured by future collections of the purchased U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables. The U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables included in the term asset-backed securitization transactions are not available to pay other obligations or claims of HDFS’ creditors until the associated debt and other obligations are satisfied. Cash and cash equivalent balances held by the VIEs are used only to support the securitizations. There is no amortization schedule for the secured notes; however, the debt is reduced monthly as available collections on the related retail motorcycle finance receivables are applied to outstanding principal. The secured notes’ contractual lives have various maturities ranging from 2012 to 2018.

As of July 1, 2012, the assets of the VIEs totaled $2.23 billion, of which $2.04 billion of finance receivables and $187.8 million of cash were restricted as collateral for the payment of $1.34 billion of obligations under the secured notes. Approximately $507.4 million of the obligations under the secured notes were classified as current at July 1, 2012, based on the contractual maturities of the restricted finance receivables.

Intercompany Borrowing –HDFS has a revolving credit line with the Company whereby HDFS may borrow up to $210.0 million from the Company at a market interest rate. As of July 1, 2012 and June 26, 2011, HDFS had no outstanding borrowings owed to the Company under this agreement.

During the second quarter of 2012, HDFS and the Company entered into a $200.0 million Term Loan Agreement which provided for monthly interest payments based on the prevailing commercial paper rates and principal due at maturity in August 2012 or upon earlier demand by the Company. HDFS repaid the $200.0 million Term Loan Agreement in July 2012. During the second quarter of 2011, HDFS and the Company entered in a $200.0 million Term Loan Agreement, which was outstanding at June 26, 2011, and matured and was repaid by HDFS during the third quarter of 2011. The Term Loan balances and related interest are eliminated in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

The Company has a support agreement with HDFS whereby, if required, the Company agrees to provide HDFS with financial support to maintain HDFS’ fixed-charge coverage at 1.25 and minimum net worth of $40.0 million. Support may be provided at the Company’s option as capital contributions or loans. Accordingly, certain debt covenants may restrict the Company’s ability to withdraw funds from HDFS outside the normal course of business. No amount has ever been provided to HDFS under the support agreement.

 

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Operating and Financial Covenants – HDFS and the Company are subject to various operating and financial covenants related to the Global Credit Facilities and various operating covenants under the Notes and the asset-backed commercial paper conduit facility. The more significant covenants are described below.

The covenants limit the Company’s and HDFS’ ability to:

 

   

incur certain additional indebtedness;

 

   

assume or incur certain liens;

 

   

participate in a merger, consolidation, liquidation or dissolution; and

 

   

purchase or hold margin stock.

Under the financial covenants of the Global Credit Facilities, the consolidated debt to equity ratio of HDFS cannot exceed 10.0 to 1.0. In addition, the Company must maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio of at least 2.25 to 1.0 for each fiscal quarter through June 2013 and 2.5 to 1.0 for each fiscal quarter thereafter. No financial covenants are required under the Notes or the asset-backed commercial paper conduit facility.

At July 1, 2012, HDFS and the Company remained in compliance with all of the then existing covenants.

Cash Flows from Discontinued Operations

There were no significant cash flows from discontinued operations during the six months ended July 1, 2012 and June 26, 2011, respectively.

Cautionary Statements

The Company’s ability to meet the targets and expectations noted depends upon, among other factors, the Company's ability to:

 

  (i) execute its business strategy,

 

  (ii) effectively execute the Company’s restructuring plans within expected costs and timing,

 

  (iii) implement and manage enterprise-wide information technology solutions, including solutions at its manufacturing facilities, and secure data contained in those systems,

 

  (iv) adjust to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and commodity prices,

 

  (v) anticipate the level of consumer confidence in the economy,

 

  (vi) manage through inconsistent economic conditions, including changing capital, credit and retail markets,

 

  (vii) continue to realize production efficiencies at its production facilities and manage operating costs including materials, labor and overhead,

 

  (viii) successfully implement with our labor unions the agreements that we have executed with them that we believe will provide flexibility and cost-effectiveness to accomplish restructuring goals and long-term competitiveness,

 

  (ix) manage risks that arise through expanding international operations and sales,

 

  (x) manage supply chain issues, including any unexpected interruptions or price increases caused by raw material shortages or natural disasters,

 

  (xi) manage production capacity and production changes,

 

  (xii) provide products, services and experiences that are successful in the marketplace,

 

  (xiii) develop and implement sales and marketing plans that retain existing retail customers and attract new retail customers in an increasingly competitive marketplace,

 

  (xiv) manage the risks that our independent dealers may have difficulty obtaining capital and managing through changing economic conditions and consumer demand,

 

  (xv) continue to have access to reliable sources of capital funding and adjust to fluctuations in the cost of capital,

 

  (xvi) manage the credit quality, the loan servicing and collection activities, and the recovery rates of HDFS’ loan portfolio,

 

  (xvii) sell all of its motorcycles and related products and services to its independent dealers,

 

  (xviii) continue to develop the capabilities of its distributor and dealer network,

 

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  (xix) manage changes and prepare for requirements in legislative and regulatory environments for its products, services and operations,

 

  (xx) adjust to healthcare inflation and reform, pension reform and tax changes,

 

  (xxi) retain and attract talented employees, and

 

  (xxii) detect any issues with our motorcycles or manufacturing processes to avoid delays in new model launches, recall campaigns, increased warranty costs or litigation.

In addition, the Company could experience delays or disruptions in its operations as a result of work stoppages, strikes, natural causes, terrorism or other factors. Other factors are described in risk factors that the Company has disclosed in documents previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Many of these risk factors are impacted by the current changing capital, credit and retail markets and the Company’s ability to manage through inconsistent economic conditions.

The Company’s ability to sell its motorcycles and related products and services and to meet its financial expectations also depends on the ability of the Company’s independent dealers to sell its motorcycles and related products and services to retail customers. The Company depends on the capability and financial capacity of its independent dealers and distributors to develop and implement effective retail sales plans to create demand for the motorcycles and related products and services they purchase from the Company.

In addition, the Company’s independent dealers and distributors may experience difficulties in operating their businesses and selling Harley-Davidson motorcycles and related products and services as a result of weather, economic conditions or other factors.

Refer to “Risk Factors” under Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 for a discussion of additional risk factors and a more complete discussion of some of the cautionary statements noted above.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Refer to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 for a complete discussion of the Company's market risk. There have been no material changes to the market risk information included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year December 31, 2011.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

In accordance with Rule 13a-15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act), as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the Company’s management evaluated, with the participation of the Company’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer and the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based upon their evaluation of these disclosure controls and procedures, the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer and the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time period specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms, and to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure.

 

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Changes in Internal Controls

There was no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended July 1, 2012 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1 – Legal Proceedings

The information required under this Item 1 of Part II is contained in Item 1 of Part I of the Quarterly report on From 10-Q in Note 16 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, and such information is incorporated herein by reference in this Item 1 of Part II.

Item 2 – Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

The following table contains detail related to the repurchase of common stock based on the date of trade during the quarter ended July 1, 2012:

 

2012

Fiscal Month

   Total Number of
Shares Purchased (a)
     Average Price
Paid per Share
     Total Number of Shares
Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced
Plans or Programs
     Maximum Number of
Shares that May Yet Be
Purchased Under the
Plans or Programs
 

April 2 to May 6

     154,453       $ 53         154,453         19,960,974   

May 7 to June 3

     1,239,830       $ 49         1,239,830         18,807,270   

June 4 to July 1

     1,728,125       $ 48         1,728,125         17,195,696   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

Total

     3,122,408       $ 49         3,122,408      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

(a) Includes discretionary share repurchases and shares of common stock that employees surrenderd to satisfy withholding taxes in connection with the vesting of restricted stock awards

The Company has an authorization (originally adopted in December 1997) by its Board of Directors to repurchase shares of its outstanding common stock under which the cumulative number of shares repurchased, at the time of any repurchase, shall not exceed the sum of (1) the number of shares issued in connection with the exercise of stock options occurring on or after January 1, 2004 plus (2) one percent of the issued and outstanding common stock of the Company on January 1 of the current year, adjusted for any stock split. The Company made discretionary share repurchases of 3,086,227 shares during the quarter ended July 1, 2012 under this authorization. As of July 1, 2012, 0.4 million shares remained under this authorization.

In December 2007, the Company’s Board of Directors separately authorized the Company to buy back up to 20.0 million shares of its common stock with no dollar limit or expiration date. As of July 1, 2012, 16.7 million shares remained under this authorization.

From time to time, the Company may enter into a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan for the purpose of repurchasing shares under either the 1997 authorization or 2007 authorization.

The Harley-Davidson, Inc. 2009 Incentive Stock Plan and predecessor stock plans permit participants to satisfy all or a portion of the statutory federal, state and local withholding tax obligations arising in connection with plan awards by electing to (a) have the Company withhold shares otherwise issuable under the award, (b) tender back shares received in connection with such award or (c) deliver other previously owned shares, in each case having a value equal to the amount to be withheld. During the second quarter of 2012, the Company acquired 36,181 shares of common stock that employees presented to the Company to satisfy withholding taxes in connection with the vesting of restricted stock awards.

 

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Item 6 – Exhibits

Refer to the Exhibit Index on page 66 of this report.

 

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SIGNATURES

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

 

 

    HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC.
Date: August 9, 2012  

/s/ John A. Olin

  John A. Olin
  Senior Vice President and
  Chief Financial Officer
  (Principal financial officer)

 

Date: August 9, 2012  

/s/ Mark R. Kornetzke

  Mark R. Kornetzke
  Chief Accounting Officer
  (Principal accounting officer)

 

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Harley-Davidson, Inc.

Exhibit Index to Form 10-Q

 

Exhibit No.

  

Description

31.1    Chief Executive Officer Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
31.2    Chief Financial Officer Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
32.1    Written Statement of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350
101    Financial statements from the quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Harley-Davidson, Inc. for the quarter ended July 1, 2012, filed on August 9, 2012, formatted in XBRL: (i) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income; (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets; (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (iv) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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