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Skyline Champion Corp - Annual Report: 2015 (Form 10-K)

Form 10-K
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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

(Mark One)

 

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

For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2015

or

 

  ¨ 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: 1-4714

SKYLINE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Indiana   35-1038277

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

P. O. Box 743, 2520 By-Pass Road

Elkhart, Indiana

 

46515

(Zip Code)

(Address of principal executive offices)  

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

(574) 294-6521

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (b) of the Act:

 

Title of Each Class

 

Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Common Stock, $.0277 Par Value   NYSE MKT LLC

Securities registered pursuant to section 12 (g) of the Act:

None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.    Yes  ¨        No  þ

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.    Yes  ¨        No  þ

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

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§ 229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or an amendment to this Form 10-K.    þ

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. (Check one):

 

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

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

The aggregate market value of the common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant (6,865,080 shares) based on the closing price on the NYSE MKT LLC on November 30, 2014 was $26,467,000.

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

Title of Class

 

Shares Outstanding

July 24, 2015

Common Stock, $.02277 Par Value   8,391,244

 


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FORM 10-K

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the registrant’s definitive Proxy Statement used in connection with its 2015 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on September 21, 2015, and which will be filed within 120 days after the end of the registrant’s fiscal year, are incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K in response to Part III, Items 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

PART I   
Item 1.  

Business

     2   
Item 1A.  

Risk Factors

     6   
Item 1B.  

Unresolved Staff Comments

     8   
Item 2.  

Properties

     9   
Item 3.  

Legal Proceedings

     9   
Item 4.  

Mine Safety Disclosures

     9   
Item 4.5.  

Executive Officers of the Registrant

     10   
PART II   
Item 5.  

Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

     11   
Item 6.  

Selected Financial Data

     11   
Item 7.  

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

     11   
Item 7A.  

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

     22   
Item 8.  

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

  
 

    Index to Consolidated Financial Statements

     22   
 

    Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     23   
 

    Consolidated Balance Sheets

     24   
 

    Consolidated Statements of Operations and Retained Earnings

     26   
 

    Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

     27   
 

    Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

     28   
Item 9.  

Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

     40   
Item 9A.  

Controls and Procedures

     40   
Item 9B.  

Other Information

     40   
PART III   
Item 10.  

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

     41   
Item 11.  

Executive Compensation

     41   
Item 12.  

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

     41   
Item 13.  

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

     42   
Item 14.  

Principal Accountant Fees and Services

     42   
PART IV   
Item 15.  

Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

  
 

(a)  1. Financial Statements

     43   
 

       2. Financial Statement Schedules

     43   
 

       3. Index to Exhibits

     43   
SIGNATURES      45   

 

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PART I

 

Item 1. Business.

General Development of Business

Skyline Corporation was originally incorporated in Indiana in 1959, as successor to a business founded in 1951. Skyline Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries (the “Corporation”, “Skyline”) designs, produces and markets manufactured housing, modular housing and park models to independent dealers and manufactured housing communities located throughout the United States and Canada. Manufactured housing is built to standards established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, modular homes are built according to state, provincial or local building codes, and park models are built according to specifications established by the American National Standards Institute.

The Corporation sold 2,691 manufactured homes, 344 modular homes and 391 park models in fiscal 2015.

The Corporation’s housing products are marketed under a number of trademarks. They are available in lengths ranging from 30’ to 76’ and in singlewide widths from 12’ to 18’, doublewide widths from 18’ to 32’, and triplewide widths from 36’ to 46’. The area of a singlewide ranges from approximately 400 to 1,200 square feet, a doublewide from approximately 700 to 2,400 square feet, and a triplewide from approximately 1,600 to 2,900 square feet.

As noted in “Discontinued Operations” in Item 7, the Corporation sold its recreational vehicle business during fiscal 2015 in order to focus on its core housing business. The Corporation’s park model business, which was formerly reported in the recreational vehicle segment, was not disposed as part of the sale and is now reported in the housing segment because net sales do not warrant separate segment reporting.

Financial Information about Segments

The Corporation currently operates in one business segment: the housing segment. In prior years, the Corporation reported net sales, operating results and total assets in two business segments: the housing and recreational vehicle segments. However, during the second quarter of fiscal 2015, the Corporation made a strategic decision to exit the recreational vehicle segment in order to focus on its core housing business. In this regard, in October 2014 the Corporation sold substantially all of the assets of its recreational vehicle segment to Evergreen Recreational Vehicles, LLC. The operating results of the former recreational vehicle segment have been reported as discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of operations for all periods presented herein, and the recreational vehicle segment is no longer included in segment reporting (see Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements).

Narrative Description of Business

Principal Products and Markets

The Corporation’s homes are marketed under a number of trademarks, and are available in a variety of dimensions. Manufactured housing models are built according to standards established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Modular homes are built according to state, provincial or local building codes. Each home typically includes two to four bedrooms, kitchen, dining area, living room, one or two bathrooms, kitchen appliances, central heating and cooling. Custom options may include but are not limited to: exterior dormers and windows; interior or exterior accent columns; fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. Materials used to construct a manufactured or a modular home are similar to those used in site-built housing. The Corporation also sells homes that are “Energy-Star” compliant.

Park models are marketed under the following trademarks: “Kensington” “Shore Park” “Stone Harbor” and “Vacation Villa”. The Corporation’s park models are intended to provide temporary living accommodations for individuals seeking leisure travel and outdoor recreation.

The principal markets for manufactured and modular housing are the suburban and rural areas of the continental United States and Canada. The principal buyers continue to be individuals over the age of fifty, but the market tends to broaden when conventional housing becomes more difficult to purchase and finance.

 

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Item 1. Business. — (Continued).

Principal Products and Markets — (Continued)

 

The park model market is made up of primarily vacationing families and retired couples.

The Corporation provides the retail purchaser of its homes and park models with a full fifteen-month warranty against defects in design, materials and workmanship. The warranties are backed by service departments located at the Corporation’s manufacturing facilities and an extensive field service system.

The amount and percentage of net sales contributed by manufactured housing, modular housing and park model products is noted in Item 7.

Method of Distribution

The Corporation’ s products are distributed by approximately 270 independent dealers at 510 locations throughout the United States and Canada. These are generally not exclusive dealerships and it is believed that most dealers also sell products of other manufacturers.

The Corporation’s products are sold to dealers either through floor plan financing with various financial institutions or on a cash basis. Payments to the Corporation are made either directly by the dealer or by financial institutions, which have agreed to finance dealer purchases of the Corporation’s products. In accordance with industry practice, certain financial institutions which finance dealer purchases require the Corporation to execute repurchase agreements in which the Corporation agrees, that in the event a dealer defaults on its repayment of the financing, the Corporation will repurchase its products from the financial institution in accordance with a declining repurchase price schedule agreed to by the financial institution and the Corporation. Any loss under these agreements is the difference between the repurchase cost and the resale value of the units repurchased. Further, the risk of loss is spread over numerous dealers.

The Corporation had losses related to repurchases of $177,000 in fiscal year 2015, and no losses in fiscal 2014. Additional information regarding these repurchase agreements is included in Note 11, Commitments and Contingencies, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements under Item 8.

Raw Materials and Supplies

The Corporation is basically an assembler and installer of components purchased from outside sources. The major components used by the Corporation are electrical components, lumber, plywood, shingles, vinyl and wood siding, steel, aluminum, insulation, home appliances, furnaces, plumbing fixtures, hardware, floor coverings and furniture. The suppliers are many and range in size from large national companies to very small local companies. At the present time the Corporation is obtaining sufficient materials to fulfill its needs.

Patents, Trademarks, Licenses, Franchises and Concessions

The Corporation does not rely upon any terminable or nonrenewable rights such as patents, licenses or franchises under the trademarks or patents of others, in the conduct of its business.

Seasonal Fluctuations

While the Corporation maintains production of homes and park models throughout the year, seasonal fluctuations in sales do occur. Sales and production of homes are affected by winter weather conditions at the Corporation’s northern plants. Park model sales are generally higher in the spring and summer months than in the fall and winter months.

Inventory

The Corporation does not maintain significant finished goods inventories. In addition, there are no inventories sold on consignment.

 

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Item 1. Business. — (Continued).

 

Dependence Upon Individual Customers

During fiscal 2015, net sales of homes and park models to Sun Home Services, Inc. (“Sun Home”) totaled approximately $20,187,000 or 11 percent of total net sales. During fiscal 2014, net sales to this customer totaled $19,657,000 or 13 percent of total net sales. Based on the current volume of sales to Sun Home, if the Corporation experienced a loss of Sun Home as a customer or Sun Home significantly reduced its volume of purchases from the Corporation, this could have a material adverse effect on the business, financial condition, and results of operations of the Corporation. No other individual customer in fiscal 2015 and 2014 had net sales greater than 10 percent of net total sales.

Backlog

The Corporation does not consider the existence and extent of backlog to be significant in its business. The Corporation’s production is based on a relatively short manufacturing cycle and dealers’ orders, which continuously fluctuate. As such, the existence of backlog is insignificant at any given date and does not typically provide a reliable indication of the status of the Corporation’s business.

Government Contracts

The Corporation has had no government contracts during the past three years.

Competitive Conditions

The Corporation’s competitors are numerous, ranging from multi-billion dollar corporations to relatively small and specialized manufacturers. The Corporation also competes with companies that provide other forms of housing, such as new and existing site-built homes, apartments, condominiums and townhouses.

The following tables show the Corporation’s competitive position on a calendar and fiscal year basis in the product lines it sells.

 

     Units Shipped
Calendar  Year 2014
    Units Shipped
Calendar  Year 2013
 
     Industry      Skyline      Market
Share
    Industry      Skyline      Market
Share
 

Manufactured housing

     64,331         2,678         4.2     60,210         2,205         3.7

Modular housing

     13,856         477         3.4     14,020         350         2.5

Park models

     3,781         307         8.1     3,598         171         4.8

Modular housing industry shipments consist only of domestic shipments. Canadian unit shipments are not available. The Corporation’s modular housing shipments include both domestic and Canadian shipments.

 

     Units Shipped
Fiscal  Year 2015
    Units Shipped
Fiscal  Year 2014
 
     Industry      Skyline      Market
Share
    Industry      Skyline      Market
Share
 

Manufactured housing

     66,537         2,691         4.0     61,450         2,434         4.0

Park models

     3,773         391         10.3     3,713         231         6.2

The competitive position for modular housing is not listed because industry data is only available on a calendar quarter basis.

The Corporation’s business is dependent upon the availability of wholesale and retail financing. Consequently, increases in interest rates and the availability of credit through governmental action or otherwise, have adversely affected the Corporation’s business in the past and may do so again in the future.

 

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Item 1. Business. — (Continued).

 

Environmental Quality

The Corporation believes that compliance with federal, state and local requirements with respect to environmental quality will not require any material capital expenditures for plant or equipment modifications which would adversely affect earnings.

Government Regulations

The manufacture, distribution and sale of manufactured housing, modular housing and park models are subject to government regulations in the United States at federal, state and local levels. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has set national manufactured home construction and safety standards and implemented recall and other regulations since 1976. The National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, as amended, under which such standards and regulations are promulgated, prohibits states from establishing or continuing in effect any manufactured home standard that is not identical to the federal standards as to any covered aspect of performance. Implementation of these standards and regulations involves inspection agency approval of manufactured home designs, plant and home inspection by states or other HUD-approved third parties, manufacturer certification that the standards are met, and possible recalls if they are not or if homes contain safety hazards.

HUD has promulgated rules requiring producers of manufactured homes to utilize wood products certified by their suppliers to meet HUD’s established limits on formaldehyde emissions, and to place in each home written notice to prospective purchasers of possible adverse reaction from airborne formaldehyde in the homes. These rules are designated as preemptive of state regulation. Some components of manufactured and modular housing may also be subject to Consumer Product Safety Commission standards and recall requirements.

Regarding park models, the Corporation has voluntarily subjected itself to third party inspection in order to further assure the Corporation, its dealers, and customers of compliance with established standards.

Manufactured housing, modular housing and park model sales may be subject to the Magnuson — Moss Warranty — Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act, which regulates warranties on consumer products.

The Corporation’s operations are subject to the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act, and are routinely inspected thereunder.

The transportation and placement (in the case of manufactured and modular housing) of the Corporation’s products are subject to state highway use regulations and local ordinances which control the size of units that may be transported, the roads to be used, speed limits, hours of travel, and allowable locations for manufactured homes and communities.

The Corporation is also subject to many state manufacturer licensing and bonding requirements, and to dealer day in court requirements in some states.

The Corporation believes that it is currently in compliance with the above regulations.

Number of Employees

The Corporation employs approximately 1,200 people at the present time.

Executive Officers of the Corporation

Information regarding the Corporation’s executive officers is located in this document under Item 4.5.

Available Information

The Corporation makes available, free of charge, through the Investors section of its internet website its annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, Proxy Statements

 

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Item 1. Business. — (Continued).

Available Information — (Continued)

 

and all amendments to those reports as soon as practicable after such material is electronically filed or furnished to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Corporation’s internet site is http://www.skylinecorp.com. A copy of the Corporation’s annual report on Form 10-K will be provided without charge upon written request to Skyline Corporation, Investor Relations Department, Post Office Box 743, Elkhart, Indiana 46515.

The public may read and copy any materials the Corporation has filed with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549. The public may also obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC maintains an internet website (http://www.sec.gov) that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

Investors or potential investors should carefully consider the risks described below. Additional risks of which the Corporation is presently unaware or that the Corporation considers immaterial may also impair business operations and hinder financial performance.

Incurrence of Net Losses

Due to negative economic conditions that impacted the manufactured housing, modular housing and recreational vehicle industries, the Corporation incurred net losses from fiscal year 2008 to 2015. In addition, net losses were also incurred as a result of declining net sales and market share in its recreational vehicle segment. To continue as a going concern, the Corporation’s management is aggressively pursuing strategies as referenced in Item 7 to raise capital, increase sales and decrease cost. In addition, management is prepared to modify these strategies to meet prevailing business conditions. Continued losses could negatively affect the Corporation’s liquidity.

Changing Consumer Preferences

Changes in consumer preferences for manufactured housing, modular housing and park models occur over time, and consequently the Corporation responds to changing demand by evaluating the market acceptability of its products. Delays in responding to changing consumer preferences could have an adverse effect on net sales, operating results and cash flows.

Dependence on Independent Dealers

The Corporation sells its manufactured homes, modular homes and park models to independent dealers. These dealers are not obligated to exclusively sell the Corporation’s products, and may choose to sell competitor’s products. In addition, a dealer may become financially insolvent and be forced to close its business. Both scenarios could have an adverse effect on net sales, operating results and cash flows.

Cost and Availability of Raw Materials

Prices and availability of raw materials used to manufacture the Corporation’s products can change significantly due to fluctuations in supply and demand. In addition, the cost of raw materials is also influenced by transportation costs. The Corporation has historically been able to have an adequate supply of raw materials by maintaining good relations with its vendors. Increased prices have historically been passed on to dealers by raising the price of manufactured housing, modular housing and park models. There is no certainty that the Corporation will be able to pass on future price increases and maintain an adequate supply of raw materials. The inability to raise the price of its products and to maintain a proper supply of materials could have a negative impact on net sales, operating results and cash flows.

 

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Item 1A. Risk Factors. — (Continued).

 

Dealer Inventories

As wholesale shipments of manufactured homes, modular homes and park models exceed retail sales, dealer inventories reach a level where dealers decrease orders from manufacturers. As manufacturers respond to reduced demand, many either offer discounts to maintain production volumes or curtail production levels. Both outcomes could have a negative impact on net sales, operating results and cash flows.

Competition

As noted in Item 1, the manufactured housing, modular housing and park model industries are highly competitive with particular emphasis on price and features offered. Some of the Corporation’s competitors are vertically integrated by owning retail, consumer finance and insurance operations. This integration may provide competitors with an advantage. In addition, the Corporation’s housing products compete with other forms of housing, such as new and existing site-built homes, apartments, condominiums and townhouses. The inability to effectively compete in this environment could result in lower net sales, operating results and cash flows.

Retail Financing Availability

Customers who purchase the Corporation’s products generally obtain retail financing from third party lenders. The availability, terms and cost of retail financing depend on the lending practices of financial institutions, governmental policies and economic and other conditions, all of which are beyond the Corporation’s control. A customer seeking to purchase a manufactured home without land will generally pay a higher interest rate and have a shorter loan maturity versus a customer financing the purchase of land and a home. This difference is due to most states classifying home-only manufactured housing loans as personal property rather than real property for purposes of taxation and lien perfection.

In recent years, many lenders of home-only financing have tightened credit underwriting standards, with some deciding to exit the industry. These actions resulted in decreased availability of retail financing, causing a negative effect on sales and operating results. If retail financing were to be further curtailed, net sales, operating results and cash flows could be adversely affected.

Wholesale Financing Availability

Independent dealers of the Corporation’s products generally finance their inventory purchases with wholesale floor plan financing provided by lending institutions. A dealer’s ability to obtain financing is significantly affected by the number of lending institutions offering floor planning, and by an institution’s lending limits. In recent years, the industries in which the Corporation operates experienced a reduction in both the number of lenders offering floor planning and the amount of money available for financing. These events could have a negative impact on a dealer’s ability to purchase manufactured housing, modular housing and park model products, resulting in lower net sales, operating results and cash flows.

Governmental Regulations

As noted in Item 1, the Corporation is subject to various governmental regulations. Implementation of new regulations or amendments to existing regulations could significantly increase the cost of the Corporation’s products. In addition, failure to comply with present or future regulations could result in fines or potential civil or criminal liability. Both scenarios could negatively impact net sales, operating results and cash flows.

Contingent Repurchase Agreements

As referenced in Note 11 to the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, the Corporation is contingently liable under repurchase agreements with certain financial institutions providing inventory financing for retailers of its products. The Corporation could be required to fulfill some or all of the repurchase agreements, resulting in increased expense and reduced cash flows.

 

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Item 1A. Risk Factors. — (Continued).

 

Cyclical and Seasonal Nature of Business

The industries in which the Corporation operates are highly cyclical, and are impacted by but not limited to the following conditions:

 

   

Availability of wholesale and retail financing;

 

   

Consumer confidence;

 

   

Interest rates;

 

   

Demographic and employment trends;

 

   

Availability of used or repossessed homes or park model; and

 

   

Impact of inflation.

Sales associated with the manufactured housing, modular housing and park model industries are also seasonal in nature with sales being lowest in the winter months. Seasonal changes, in addition to weakness in demand in one or both of the Corporation’s market segments, could materially impact the Corporation’s net sales, operating results and cash flows.

Dependence on Executive Officers and Other Key Personnel

The Corporation depends on the efforts of its executive officers and certain key employees. An unexpected loss of the service of one or more of these individuals could have an adverse effect on net sales, operating results and cash flows of the Corporation.

Covenant Compliance

The Corporation’s secured revolving credit facility necessitates compliance with various financial covenants. Subsequent to May 31, 2015, the Corporation on two occasions did not meet a covenant requiring a monthly loss not exceeding $500,000. In addition, at least one monthly loss exceeding $500,000 is projected during the third fiscal quarter of fiscal 2016; a period where net sales are at its lowest for the year. The inability to meet the aforementioned covenants represents an event of default, which if not cured or waived could negatively affect the Corporation’s ability to obtain financing under the facility and thereby have an adverse effect on liquidity. The Corporation has requested a waiver of the existing covenant defaults together with a modification of this covenant.

 

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments.

None

 

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Item 2. Properties.

The Corporation’s nine operating manufacturing facilities and three corporate facilities, all of which are owned, are as follows:

 

Location

  

Products

  

Approximate

Square Footage

 

California, San Jacinto

   Housing and Park Models      84,000   

California, Woodland

   Housing and Park Models      81,000   

Florida, Ocala

   Housing and Park Models      139,000   

Indiana, Elkhart

   Corporate      37,000   

Indiana, Elkhart

   Corporate      18,000   

Indiana, Elkhart

   Corporate      4,000   

Kansas, Arkansas City

   Housing and Park Models      83,000   

Ohio, Sugarcreek

   Housing and Park Models      149,000   

Oregon, McMinnville

   Housing and Park Models      246,000   

Pennsylvania, Leola

   Housing and Park Models      210,000   

Texas, Mansfield

   Housing and Park Models      79,000   

Wisconsin, Lancaster

   Housing and Park Models      130,000   

In addition, the Corporation owns undeveloped land in McMinnville, Oregon. As referenced in Note 2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, the Corporation, in the second fiscal quarter of 2015, sold an operating recreational vehicle facility located in Bristol, Indiana at approximately net book value. This facility was one of the assets sold to Evergreen Recreational Vehicles, LLC as part of the Corporation’s exit from the recreational vehicle industry. In addition, two idle recreational vehicle facilities located in Elkhart, Indiana were sold for a gain of approximately $670,000 to Forest River Manufacturing, LLC. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, an idle housing facility located in Ocala, Florida was sold for a gain of $243,000. During the second quarter of fiscal 2014, the Corporation sold an idle housing facility located in Fair Haven, Vermont for a gain of $162,000. In the third quarter of fiscal 2014, an idle housing facility located in Halstead, Kansas was sold for a gain of $300,000. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, undeveloped land located in Elkhart, Indiana was sold for a gain of $244,000.

It is extremely difficult to determine the unit productive capacity of the Corporation because of the ever-changing product mix. The Corporation believes that its plant facilities, machinery and equipment are well maintained and are in good operating condition.

 

Item 3. Legal Proceedings.

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

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not applicable.

 

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Item 4.5 Executive Officers of the Registrant.

Pursuant to General Instruction G.(3) of Form 10-K, the following information is included as an unnumbered item in this Part I in lieu of being included in the Corporation’s Proxy Statement for the 2015 Annual Meeting of Shareholders:

The executive officers of the Corporation are as follows:

 

Name

  

Age

  

Position

Richard W. Florea

   52    President and Chief Executive Officer

Terrence M. Decio

   63    Vice President, Marketing and Sales

Martin R. Fransted

   63    Corporate Controller and Secretary

Jon S. Pilarski

   52    Vice President, Finance & Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer

Robert C. Davis

   50    Vice President, Operations

Richard W. Florea, President and Chief Executive Officer, was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer of Skyline effective July 27, 2015. Prior to joining Skyline Mr. Florea served as President and Chief Operating Officer for Truck Accessories Group, LLC, a producer of fiberglass caps and tonneaus for light and mid-sized trucks. From 1998 through 2009, he was President and Chief Operating Officer of Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc., a maker of travel trailers. Mr. Florea was a division sales manager for Skyline from 1994 to 1998.

Terrence M. Decio, Vice President, Marketing and Sales, joined the Corporation in 1973. He was elected Vice President in 1985, Senior Vice President in 1991, Senior Executive Vice President in 1993 and Vice President-Marketing and Sales in 2004.

Martin R. Fransted, Corporate Controller and Secretary, joined the Corporation in 1981 and was elected Corporate Controller and Secretary in 2007.

Jon S. Pilarski, Vice President, Finance & Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, joined the Corporation in 1994. He served as Corporate Controller from 1997 to 2007 and was elected Vice President in 2007.

Robert C. Davis, Vice President, Operations, joined the Corporation in 1999. He worked in Corporate Operations from 2009 to 2010, served as Corporate Operations Manager and Senior Operations Manager from 2010 to 2012, and Director of Operations from 2012 to 2013. He was elected Vice President in 2013.

 

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PART II

 

Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.

Skyline Corporation (SKY) is traded on the NYSE MKT LLC. At May 31, 2015, there were 662 shareholders of record of Skyline Corporation common stock. The following table sets forth the high and low sales prices for the Corporation’s common stock for each full quarterly period within the fiscal years ended May 31, 2015 and 2014.

 

     Common Stock Price Range  
     2015      2014  
     High      Low      High      Low  

First quarter

   $ 4.79       $ 3.20       $ 5.31       $ 3.76   

Second quarter

   $ 4.17       $ 2.50       $ 5.25       $ 4.26   

Third quarter

   $ 4.30       $ 3.30       $ 6.70       $ 4.56   

Fourth quarter

   $ 3.91       $ 3.14       $ 6.44       $ 4.50   

Skyline has not paid any cash dividends on its common stock over the past two fiscal years. Skyline presently intends to retain future earnings, if any, for use in the operation of the business and does not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.

As of May 31, 2015, Skyline had no compensation plans under which equity securities of the Company were authorized for issuance.

The name, address and phone number of the Corporation’s stock transfer agent and registrar is:

Computershare Trust Company, N.A.

P. O. Box 30170

College Station, TX 77842

(312) 588-4237

 

Item 6. Selected Financial Data.

Not applicable.

 

Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Overview

The Corporation designs, produces and markets manufactured housing, modular housing and park models to independent dealers and manufactured housing communities located throughout the United States and Canada. To better serve the needs of its dealers and communities, the Corporation has nine manufacturing facilities in eight states. Manufactured housing, modular housing and park models are sold to dealers and communities either through floor plan financing with various financial institutions or on a cash basis. While the Corporation maintains production of manufactured housing, modular homes and park models throughout the year, seasonal fluctuations in sales do occur.

Manufactured Housing, Modular Housing and Park Model Industry Conditions

Sales and production of manufactured housing and modular housing are affected by winter weather conditions at the Corporation’s northern plants. Park model sales are generally higher in the spring and summer months than in the fall and winter months. Manufactured and modular housing are marketed under a number of trademarks, and are available in a variety of dimensions. Park models are marketed under the following trademarks: “Kensington” “Shore Park” “Stone Harbor” and “Vacation Villa”. Manufactured housing products are built according to standards established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Modular homes are built according to state, provincial or local building codes. Park models are built according to specifications established by the American National Standards Institute, and are intended to provide temporary living accommodations for individuals seeking leisure travel and outdoor recreation.

 

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — (Continued).

Manufactured Housing, Modular Housing and Park Model Industry Conditions — (Continued)

 

Sales of manufactured housing, modular housing and park models are affected by the strength of the U.S. economy, interest rate and employment levels, consumer confidence and the availability of wholesale and retail financing. Recent trends regarding calendar year unit shipments of the Corporation’s products and their respective industries are as follows:

 

Manufactured Housing

   2010      2011     2012     2013     2014  

Industry

     50,066         51,606        54,901        60,210        64,331   

Percentage Increase (Decrease)

        3     6     10     7

Skyline

     1,894         1,880        1,848        2,205        2,678   

Percentage Increase (Decrease)

        (1 %)      (2 %)      19     21

Modular Housing

                               

*Industry

     12,928         12,202        13,290        14,020        13,856   

Percentage Increase (Decrease)

        (6 %)      9     5     (1 %) 

**Skyline

     250         347        382        350        477   

Percentage Increase (Decrease)

        39     10     (8 %)      36

 

* Domestic shipment only. Canadian industry shipments not available.
** Includes domestic and Canadian unit shipments

 

Park Models

   2010      2011     2012     2013     2014  

Industry

     3,486         2,761        2,780        3,598        3,781   

Percentage Increase (Decrease)

        (21 %)      1     29     5

Skyline

     129         170        138        171        307   

Percentage Increase (Decrease)

        32     (19 %)      24     80

Discontinued Operations

During September 2014, the Corporation made a strategic decision to exit the recreational vehicle industry in order to focus on its core housing business. As a result, on October 7, 2014 (“Closing Date”), the Corporation completed the sale of certain assets associated with its recreational vehicle segment (the “Transaction”) to Evergreen Recreational Vehicles, LLC (“ERV”). The Transaction was completed pursuant to the terms of an Asset Purchase Agreement entered into between the Corporation and ERV on the Closing Date, as well as the terms of a Real Property Purchase Agreement entered into on that same date between the Corporation and an affiliate of ERV, Skyline RE Holding LLC (which, collectively with ERV, is referred to herein as “Evergreen”).

The assets of the recreational vehicle segment disposed of in the Transaction included, but were not are limited to:

 

   

A recreational vehicle manufacturing facility consisting of approximately 135,000 square feet situated on 18.2 acres located in Bristol, Indiana;

 

   

Intellectual properties such as trademarks, licenses, and product designs associated with the recreational vehicle segment;

 

   

Furniture, machinery, software, and equipment;

 

   

Raw material and work-in-process inventories;

 

   

Product designs, plans, and specifications; and

 

   

Customer purchase orders and contracts, customer lists, and supplier lists.

 

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — (Continued).

Discontinued Operations — (Continued)

 

The amount and nature of the consideration received by the Corporation for the assets sold included:

 

   

A cash payment of $175,000;

 

   

A separate cash payment of approximately $806,000, less prorated property taxes of approximately $73,000 and selling expenses of approximately $2,000, for the Bristol, Indiana manufacturing facility; and

 

   

Evergreen had the right, but not the obligation, to purchase the raw material inventory at 50 percent of the Corporation’s cost of approximately $1,600,000, which they have exercised as described below. Consequently, the Corporation incurred an approximate $910,000 charge in the second and fourth quarters reflecting the reduction in value of the inventory plus inventory that will not be used by Evergreen. Through May 31, 2015, the Corporation received approximately $681,000 for inventory used by Evergreen. Subsequent to May 31, the Corporation received final payment for the inventory.

In addition, under the Asset Purchase Agreement, Evergreen did not assume or agree to pay, perform, or discharge any of the Corporation’s liabilities or obligations, which remained the liabilities and obligations of the Corporation.

The Bristol facility, and assets other than raw material and finished goods inventories, was sold at approximately net book value.

The following table summarizes the results of discontinued operations:

 

     Year Ended  
     May 31,  
     2015      2014  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Net Sales

   $ 9,676       $ 38,651   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating loss of discontinued operations

   $ (5,986    $ (4,557

Loss on disposal of discontinued operations

     (240        
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Loss before income taxes

     (6,226      (4,557

Income tax benefit

               
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes

   $ (6,226    $ (4,557
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Loss on disposal of discontinued operations consisted of a $910,000 charge associated with the reduction in value of raw material inventory, less a gain of approximately $670,000 resulting from the sale of two idle recreational vehicle manufacturing facilities in Elkhart, Indiana to Forest River Manufacturing, LLC.

The Corporation’s park model business, which was formerly reported in the recreational vehicle segment, was not disposed as part of the transaction with Evergreen and is now reported in the housing segment because net sales do not warrant separate segment reporting.

 

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — (Continued).

Discontinued Operations — (Continued)

 

The following is a summary of assets and liabilities of discontinued operations at:

 

     May 31, 2015      May 31, 2014  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Current Assets:

     

Accounts receivable

   $ 30       $ 4,770   

Inventories

     110         2,703   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 140       $ 7,473   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Property, Plant and Equipment:

     

Property, plant and equipment, at cost

   $       $ 9,812   

Less accumulated depreciation

             7,901   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $       $ 1,911   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Current Liabilities:

     

Accounts payable, trade

   $ 8       $ 2,089   

Accrued salaries and wages

             419   

Accrued marketing programs

     37         330   

Other accrued liabilities

     59         186   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 104       $ 3,024   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

In accordance with the Asset Purchase Agreement the Corporation is responsible for the payment of product warranty claims associated with recreational vehicles sold by the Corporation. Consequently, this obligation is not included in the liabilities of discontinued operations on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at May 31, 2015 and 2014.

Fiscal 2015 Results

The Corporation experienced the following results during fiscal 2015:

 

   

Net sales from continuing operations were $186,985,000, an approximate 22 percent increase from the $153,080,000 reported in the same period a year ago.

 

   

Loss from continuing operations for fiscal 2015 was $4,188,000 as compared to a net loss of $7,307,000 for the same period a year ago.

 

   

Loss from discontinued operations, net of incomes taxes, was $6,226,000 for fiscal 2015 as compared to $4,557,000 for the same period a year ago.

 

   

Net loss for fiscal 2015 was $10,414,000 as compared to $11,864,000 for fiscal 2014. On a per share basis, net loss was $1.24 as compared to $1.41 for the comparable period a year ago.

 

   

An idle housing facility located in Ocala, Florida was sold for a gain of $243,000.

 

   

Life insurance policy loans of approximately $2,022,000 were repaid.

The Corporation experienced increased net sales from continuing operations in fiscal 2015 as compared to fiscal 2014, and management cannot determine with certainty if this trend will continue. This uncertainty is based on potential adverse changes in economic growth, interest rate and employment levels, and consumer confidence.

Secured Revolving Credit Facility

On March 20, 2015, the Corporation (“Borrower(s)”) entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) with First Business Capital Corp. (“First Business Capital”). Under the Loan Agreement, First Business Capital will provide a secured revolving credit facility to the Borrowers for a term of three years, renewable on an annual basis thereafter with each renewal for a successive one-year term. The Borrowers may obtain loan advances up to a maximum of $10,000,000 subject to certain collateral-obligation ratios.

 

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — (Continued).

Secured Revolving Credit Facility — (Continued)

 

In addition, loan advances bear interest at 3.75% in excess of The Wall Street Journal’s published one year LIBOR rate, and are secured by substantially all of the Borrowers’ assets, now owned or hereafter acquired. Interest is payable monthly, in arrears, and all principal and accrued but unpaid interest is due and payable upon termination of the Loan Agreement.

Also under the Loan Agreement, First Business Capital agreed to issue, or cause to be issued by a bank affiliate or other bank, letters of credit for the account of the Borrowers. However, no advances have yet been made in connection with such letters of credit.

As part of the financing, the Corporation paid First Business Capital a facility fee of $150,000 at closing, and also agreed to pay the following fees to First Business Capital during the term of the facility: (i) annual facility fees of $50,000; (ii) an unused line fee payable in arrears at the rate of 0.25% per annum on the average daily unused amount of the facility during the prior calendar month; (iii) monthly bank assessment fees equal to 0.25% per annum of the maximum loan amount; (iv) certain overadvance fees (currently $1,000 per day) in the event outstanding obligations and letter of credit liabilities under the facility exceeds the amount permitted under the Loan Agreement; and (v) monthly letter of credit fees payable in arrears at the rate of 0.25% on the outstanding amount of letters of credit issued and outstanding during the prior month.

The Loan Agreement contains covenants that limit the ability of the Borrowers to, among other things: (i) incur or guarantee other indebtedness; (ii) create or incur liens, mortgages, or security interests on their assets; (iii) expend more than $600,000 per year for the lease, purchase, or acquisition of any asset; (iv) consummate asset sales, acquisitions, or mergers; (v) pay dividends or repurchase stock; (vi) make certain investments; (vii) enter into certain transactions with affiliates; and (viii) amend a Borrower’s articles of incorporation or bylaws.

The Loan Agreement also requires compliance with certain financial covenants (in each case calculated as set forth in the Loan Agreement), including: (i) minimum net worth; (ii) minimum net earnings; and (iii) maximum net loss.

If the Borrowers default in their obligations under the Loan Agreement, then the unpaid balances under the facility will bear interest at 3.0% per annum in excess of the rate that would apply in the absence of a default. Other remedies available to First Business Capital upon an event of default include the right to accelerate the maturity of all obligations, the right to foreclose on and otherwise repossess the collateral securing the obligations, all rights of a secured creditor under applicable law, and all other rights set forth in the Loan Agreement.

The events of default under the Loan Agreement include the following: (i) certain events of bankruptcy and insolvency; (ii) failure to make required payments; (iii) misrepresentations to First Business Capital; (iv) failure to comply with certain covenants and agreements; (v) termination or default under guarantees or subordination agreements; (vi) certain cross-default events; (vii) changes in control involving the Borrowers; (viii) certain injunctions or attachments are issued against a Borrower’s assets or restricting its business; and (ix) a material adverse change occurs with respect to the Borrowers.

The foregoing description of the Loan Agreement is a summary, does not purport to be complete, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Loan Agreement and various other loan documents, copies of which are attached as exhibits to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 26, 2015 and are incorporated by reference herein.

Management’s Plan

The Corporation’s consolidated financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes continuity of operations and realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the ordinary course of business. Due to recurring losses, the Corporation experienced negative cash flows from operating activities. The level of

 

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — (Continued).

Management’s Plan — (Continued)

 

historical negative cash flows from operations raise substantial doubt about the Corporation’s ability to continue as a going concern. To continue as a going concern, management determined that certain strategies need to be pursued to raise capital, increase sales and decrease costs. These strategies include but are not limited to:

 

   

Divest Non-Core Assets: Management is focused on driving profitable growth in the Corporation’s core housing business.

Progress:

In October 2014, the Corporation sold its recreational vehicle segment to focus solely on its core housing business and to raise cash. Additional information regarding the sale is in Note 2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

In addition to the sale of the RV business, the Corporation sold an idle housing facility in fiscal 2015 and two idle housing facilities and one undeveloped parcel of land in fiscal 2014. A buyer is also being sought for an undeveloped parcel of land the Corporation owns.

 

   

Increase Sales:

 

   

Working to increase sales to manufactured housing dealers by gaining a greater presence on the properties of manufactured housing dealers and manufactured housing communities.

 

   

Continuing to work with manufactured housing communities to identify opportunities for increasing sales.

 

   

Increasing sales of modular homes and park models by cultivating relationships with modular housing developers and campground owners that are outside the Corporation’s historical distribution channels.

 

   

Establishing additional distribution channels and forging new strategic relationships.

Progress:

Manufactured housing net sales in fiscal 2015 increased 23 percent compared to fiscal 2014. One factor for the increase was due to increased sales to manufactured housing dealers. Another factor was the Mansfield facility having twelve months of sales in fiscal 2015 versus four months in fiscal 2014. Finally, in fiscal 2015 manufactured housing sales to the Corporation’s six largest communities increased approximately 24 percent compared to fiscal 2014.

Park model net sales increased approximately 103 percent compared with fiscal 2014. Included in this increase was a 119 percent increase in sales to the Corporation’s six largest communities.

Modular housing net sales for fiscal 2015 decreased approximately 5 percent as compared to fiscal 2014. As referenced in “Net Sales and Unit Shipments,” prior year net sales included $3,900,000 from a contract with National Community Renaissance of California that was outside the Corporation’s normal business model. The Corporation does not plan on performing this type of contract in the foreseeable future. When the effect of this contract is excluded from prior year net sales, fiscal 2015 net modular sales increased approximately 12 percent.

During the second quarter, the Corporation established a relationship with a manufactured housing retailer that specializes in internet-based marketing and provides factory tours to potential customers. This retailer operates retail sales centers located at four of the Corporation’s housing facilities. This relationship is expected to help drive additional sales by more fully exploiting this increasingly important distribution channel for the Corporation’s products. This initiative began generating sales to four locations in the third and fourth quarters.

 

   

Decrease Costs: Skyline continues to streamline costs with a focus on maximizing efficiencies and resources.

 

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — (Continued).

Management’s Plan — (Continued)

 

Progress:

The Corporation’s Purchasing Department has obtained significant price concessions from certain suppliers. In addition, management has continued to analyze staffing needs and make reductions when considered appropriate. In connection with the sale of the RV business and in determining staffing needs for fiscal 2016, the Corporation identified and implemented reductions in corporate personnel who received compensation of approximately $630,000 in fiscal 2015.

 

   

Raise Additional Capital:

Progress:

On March 20, 2015, the Corporation entered into a Loan and Security Agreement with First Business Capital Corp. providing for a renewable three-year secured revolving credit facility. Under the new credit facility, the Company may obtain loan advances up to a maximum of $10 million, subject to certain collateral-obligation ratios.

Outstanding loan advances under the facility will bear interest at 3.75% in excess of The Wall Street Journal’s published one year LIBOR rate. The facility will be used to support the Company’s working capital needs and other general corporate purposes, and is secured by substantially all of the Company’s and its subsidiaries’ assets. Additional information regarding the revolving credit facility is described in “Secured Revolving Credit Facility” above. Subsequent to May 31, 2015, the Corporation on two occasions did not meet a covenant requiring a monthly loss not exceeding $500,000. In addition, at least one monthly loss exceeding $500,000 is projected during the third fiscal quarter of fiscal 2016; a period where net sales are at its lowest for the year. The inability to meet the aforementioned covenants represents an event of default, which if not cured or waived could negatively affect the Corporation’s ability to obtain financing under the facility and thereby have an adverse effect on liquidity. The Corporation has requested a waiver of the existing covenant defaults together with a modification of this covenant.

Management believes that it will be able to execute their strategies as noted above. Management is prepared to modify these strategies as appropriate to meet prevailing business and market conditions.

Results of Operations — Fiscal 2015 Compared to Fiscal 2014

Net Sales and Unit Shipments

 

     2015      Percent      2014      Percent      Increase
(Decrease)
 
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Net Sales

              

Manufactured Housing

   $ 148,674         79       $ 120,830         79       $ 27,844   

Modular Housing

     23,697         13         25,034         16         (1,337

Park Models

     14,614         8         7,216         5         7,398   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Net Sales

   $ 186,985         100       $ 153,080         100       $ 33,905   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Unit Shipments

              

Manufactured Housing

     2,691         79         2,434         78         257   

Modular Housing

     344         10         457         15         (113

Park Models

     391         11         231         7         160   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Unit Shipments

     3,426         100         3,122         100         304   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net sales increased approximately 22 percent. The increase was comprised of a 23 percent increase in manufactured housing net sales, a 5 percent decrease in modular housing net sales, and a 103 percent increase in

 

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — (Continued).

Results of Operations — Fiscal 2015 Compared to Fiscal 2014 — (Continued)

Net Sales and Unit Shipments — (Continued)

 

park model net sales. Current year manufactured housing net sales includes approximately $4,817,000 of first and second quarters’ net sales attributable to the facility located in Mansfield, Texas. This facility commenced housing operations in the third quarter of fiscal 2014. Prior year modular housing net sales includes $3,900,000 from a contract with National Community Renaissance of California to provide 127 modular housing units that were assembled into two multi-story apartment buildings. The contract was outside the Corporation’s normal business model of producing and selling single family manufactured and modular housing for dealers and communities. The Corporation does not plan on performing this type of contract in the foreseeable future.

For fiscal 2015, the percentage increase or decrease in unit shipments from the comparable period last year are as follows:

 

     Skyline     Industry

Manufactured Housing

     11   8%

Modular Housing

     (25 %)    Not available

Park Models

     69   2%

Total

     10   Not applicable

Compared to prior year, the average net sales price for manufactured housing, modular housing and park models increased approximately 11 percent, 26 percent and 20 percent, respectively. The increase primarily results from the sale of homes and park models with larger square footage and greater amenities.

Cost of Sales

 

     2015      Percent of
Net Sales
     2014      Percent of
Net Sales
     Increase  
     (Dollars in Thousands)  

Cost of Sales

   $ 169,891         91       $ 142,011         93       $ 27,880   

Cost of sales, in dollars, increased as a result of increased net sales. Included in current year cost of sales is approximately $5,047,000 of first and second quarter costs attributable to the Mansfield, Texas facility, which was not fully operational as a housing facility a year ago. As previously referenced, housing operations commenced in the third quarter of fiscal 2014. As a percentage of net sales, cost of sales decreased due to improvements in both material cost and direct labor.

Selling and Administrative Expenses

 

     2015      Percent of
Net Sales
     2014      Percent of
Net Sales
     Increase  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Selling and administrative expenses

   $ 21,194         11       $ 19,111         12       $ 2,083   

Selling and administrative expenses, increased primarily as a result of the following:

 

   

The Mansfield, Texas facility incurred approximately $472,000 in expenses in the first six months of fiscal 2015 as compared to $143,000 for the same period a year ago.

 

   

Approximately $248,000 in costs were incurred associated with the Special Committee of the Board of Directors tasked to evaluate strategic initiatives.

 

   

Sales-based incentive compensation increased approximately $487,000.

 

   

Marketing programs increased approximately $184,000.

 

   

The establishment of a $536,000 allowance for doubtful accounts in fiscal 2015.

 

 

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — (Continued).

Selling and Administrative Expenses — (Continued)

 

   

The prior year included a $250,000 decrease in the expense related to the Corporation’s liability for retirement and death benefits offered to certain current and former employees as a result of a change in the interest rate used in valuing the liability.

As a percentage of net sales, selling and administrative expenses declined due to certain costs remaining fixed amid rising sales.

Gain on Sale of Idle Property, Plant and Equipment

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, an idle housing facility located in Ocala, Florida was sold for a gain of $243,000. During the second quarter of fiscal 2014, the Corporation sold an idle housing facility located in Fair Haven, Vermont for a gain of $162,000. In the third quarter of fiscal 2014, an idle housing facility located in Halstead, Kansas was sold for a gain of $300,000. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, undeveloped land located in Elkhart, Indiana was sold for a gain of $244,000.

Interest Expense

Interest expense of $368,000 and $71,000 for fiscal 2015 and 2014, respectively, related to interest on life insurance policy loans. In fiscal 2015, the Corporation incurred $13,000 of amortization of debt financing costs associated with the secured revolving credit facility.

Interest Income

Interest income of $50,000 and $100,000 for fiscal 2015 and 2014, respectively, consisted of interest received from the Corporation’s Note receivable.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

     May 31,      Increase
(Decrease)
 
     2015      2014     
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Cash

   $ 4,995       $ 6,031       $ (1,036

Current assets, exclusive of cash

   $ 26,586       $ 35,639       $ (9,053

Current liabilities

   $ 15,117       $ 18,247       $ (3,130

Working capital

   $ 16,464       $ 23,423       $ (6,959

As noted in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, cash decreased primarily due to net cash usage of $6,591,000 for operating and financing activities offset by net cash provided by investing activities of $5,555,000. Current assets, exclusive of cash, decreased mainly due to a $7,333,000 decrease in assets of discontinued operations, a $956,000 decrease in workers’ compensation security deposit, and a $1,000,000 decrease in accounts receivable. Assets of discontinued operations declined as a result of the Corporation’s sale of its recreational vehicle segment. Workers’ compensation security deposit decreased due to the utilization of a portion of the deposit to pay fiscal 2015 workers’ compensation insurance policy. Accounts receivable declined as a result of the establishment of an allowance for doubtful accounts, and timing of payments from dealers and communities at May 31, 2015 as compared to May 31, 2014.

Current liabilities decreased due to the following factors:

 

   

Liabilities of discontinued operations decreased $2,920,000 resulting from the Corporation’s sale of its recreational vehicle segment.

 

   

Other accrued liabilities decreased primarily as a result of fulfilling $718,000 of certain obligations under the Corporation’s contract with National Community Renaissance of California.

 

   

Accrued warranty and related expenses increased $814,000 resulting in part from increased unit sales.

 

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — (Continued).

Liquidity and Capital Resources — (Continued)

 

Capital expenditures totaled $473,000 for fiscal 2015 as compared to $753,000 for fiscal 2014. Approximately $568,000 of prior year expenditures was attributable to the renovation of the Mansfield, Texas facility to accommodate housing production.

Certain key cash flow metrics related to discontinued operations for fiscal 2015 are set forth below (in thousands):

 

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

   $ (6,226

Depreciation

   $ 67   

Reduction in value of raw material inventory

   $ 910   

Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment

   $ (670

With the sale of the recreational vehicle segment, the Corporation anticipates that cash needs associated with this discontinued operation will significantly decrease in future periods since it will not be funding significant operating losses. As previously referenced, the Corporation has current assets of discontinued operations of $140,000, current liabilities of discontinued operations of $104,000, and an estimated $642,000 of current warranty obligations associated with the recreational vehicle segment that is reported in continuing obligations.

As noted in the “Management’s Plan” section of Item 7, the Corporation is aggressively pursuing strategies in order to increase sales and decrease costs. Management believes that it will be able to execute their strategies as noted above. Management is prepared to modify these strategies as appropriate to meet prevailing business and market conditions. The Management Plan also references a secured revolving credit facility that the Corporation entered during fiscal 2015. Subsequent to May 31, 2015, the Corporation on two occasions did not meet a covenant requiring a monthly loss not exceeding $500,000. In addition, at least one monthly loss exceeding $500,000 is projected during the third fiscal quarter of fiscal 2016; a period where net sales are at its lowest for the year. The inability to meet the aforementioned covenants represents an event of default, which if not cured or waived could negatively affect the Corporation’s ability to obtain financing under the facility and thereby have an adverse effect on liquidity. The Corporation has requested a waiver of the existing covenant defaults together with a modification of this covenant.

Critical Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires the Corporation to make certain estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and related disclosures. Estimates are periodically evaluated using historical experience and various other factors believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. The following accounting policies are considered to require a significant estimate:

Deferred Tax Assets

Net deferred tax assets and liabilities are computed based on the difference between the financial statement and income tax bases of assets and liabilities using the enacted tax rates. The Corporation has a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets. In addition, net deferred tax assets consist of federal net operating loss and tax credit carryfowards, state net operating loss carryfowards and temporary differences between financial and tax reporting. Additional information regarding the increase in the valuation allowance is referenced in Note 10 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — (Continued).

 

Revenue Recognition

The Corporation’s accounting for revenue recognition is referenced in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Product Warranties

As referenced in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, homes, park models and recreational vehicles are sold with a fifteen-month warranty. Estimated warranty costs are accrued at the time of sale based upon sales, historical claims experience and management’s judgment regarding anticipated rates of warranty claims. Significant changes in these factors could have a material impact on future results of operations.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Information regarding recently issued accounting pronouncements is located in Note 1 of the Note to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Impact of Inflation

The consolidated financial statements included in this report reflect transactions in the dollar values in which they were incurred and, therefore, do not attempt to measure the impact of inflation. On a long-term basis, the Corporation has adjusted selling prices in reaction to changing costs due to inflation.

Forward Looking Information

The preceding Management’s Discussion and Analysis contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are also made elsewhere in this report. Skyline publishes other forward-looking statements from time to time. Statements that are not historical in nature, including those containing words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “should,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” and similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We caution you to be aware of the speculative nature of “forward-looking statements.” Although these statements reflect Skyline’s good faith belief based on current expectations, estimates, and projections about (among other things) the industry and the markets in which Skyline operates, they are not guarantees of future performance. Whether actual results will conform to management’s expectations and predictions is subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including the following:

 

   

Consumer confidence and economic uncertainty;

 

   

Availability of wholesale and retail financing;

 

   

The health of the U.S. housing market as a whole;

 

   

Federal, state and local regulations pertaining to the manufactured housing industry;

 

   

The cyclical nature of the manufactured housing and park model industries;

 

   

General or seasonal weather conditions affecting sales;

 

   

Potential impact of natural disasters on sales and raw material costs;

 

   

Potential periodic inventory adjustments by independent retailers;

 

   

Interest rate levels;

 

   

Impact of inflation;

 

   

Impact of fuel and labor costs;

 

   

Competitive pressures on pricing and promotional costs;

 

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — (Continued).

Forward Looking Information — (Continued).

 

   

Catastrophic events impacting insurance costs;

 

   

The availability of insurance coverage for various risks to the Corporation;

 

   

Market demographics; and

 

   

Management’s ability to attract and retain executive officers and key personnel.

Consequently, all of Skyline’s forward-looking statements are qualified by these cautionary statements. Skyline may not realize the results anticipated by management or, even if Skyline substantially realizes the results management anticipates, the results may not have the consequences to, or effects on, Skyline or its business or operations that management expects. Such differences may be material. Except as required by applicable laws, Skyline does not intend to publish updates or revisions of any forward-looking statements management makes to reflect new information, future events or otherwise.

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

Not applicable.

Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

Index to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     23   

Consolidated Balance Sheets

     24   

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Retained Earnings

     26   

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

     27   

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

     28   

All other supplementary data is omitted because it is not applicable or the required information is shown in the financial statements or notes thereto.

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of Skyline Corporation

Elkhart, Indiana

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Skyline Corporation and subsidiary companies (the “Corporation”) as of May 31, 2015 and 2014, and the related consolidated statements of operations and retained earnings, and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Corporation’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Corporation is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Corporation as of May 31, 2015 and 2014, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Corporation will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has incurred recurring operating losses and negative cash flows from operating activities. The Company has a line of credit in place, however prospective debt covenant violations may limit the Company’s ability to access these funds which would impact its liquidity. These matters raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 1. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

Crowe Horwath LLP

Fort Wayne, Indiana

August 26, 2015

 

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Consolidated Balance Sheets

May 31, 2015 and 2014

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     2015      2014  
ASSETS   

Current Assets:

     

Cash

   $ 4,995       $ 6,031   

Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $536 in 2015 and $0 in 2014

     15,259         16,259   

Note receivable, current

             50   

Inventories

     9,008         8,627   

Workers’ compensation security deposit

     1,732         2,688   

Other current assets

     447         542   

Assets of discontinued operations

     140         7,473   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Current Assets

     31,581         41,670   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Note Receivable, non-current

             1,581   

Property, Plant and Equipment, at Cost:

     

Land

     2,996         3,586   

Buildings and improvements

     36,280         39,254   

Machinery and equipment

     16,332         17,238   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     55,608         60,078   

Less accumulated depreciation

     44,039         46,036   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     11,569         14,042   

Assets of discontinued operations, net of accumulated depreciation

             1,911   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     11,569         15,953   

Other Assets

     7,289         6,550   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Assets

   $ 50,439       $ 65,754   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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

 

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Consolidated Balance Sheets — (Continued)

May 31, 2015 and 2014

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

     2015      2014  
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY      

Current Liabilities:

     

Accounts payable, trade

   $ 3,025       $ 3,050   

Accrued salaries and wages

     2,565         2,255   

Accrued marketing programs

     2,319         2,526   

Accrued warranty and related expenses

     4,511         3,697   

Other accrued liabilities

     2,593         3,695   

Liabilities of discontinued operations

     104         3,024   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Current Liabilities

     15,117         18,247   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Long-Term Liabilities:

     

Other deferred liabilities

     7,637         7,386   

Life insurance loans

     4,312         6,334   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Liabilities

     11,949         13,720   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies — See Note 12

     

Shareholders’ Equity:

     

Common stock, $.0277 par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized; issued 11,217,144 shares

     312         312   

Additional paid-in capital

     4,928         4,928   

Retained earnings

     83,877         94,291   

Treasury stock, at cost, 2,825,900 shares

     (65,744      (65,744
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Shareholders’ Equity

     23,373         33,787   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

   $ 50,439       $ 65,754   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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

 

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Consolidated Statements of Operations and Retained Earnings

For the Years Ended May 31, 2015 and 2014

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

     2015      2014  

OPERATIONS

     

Net sales

   $ 186,985       $ 153,080   

Cost of sales

     169,891         142,011   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross profit

     17,094         11,069   

Selling and administrative expenses

     21,194         19,111   

Gain on sale of idle property, plant and equipment

     243         706   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating loss

     (3,857      (7,336

Interest expense

     (381      (71

Interest income

     50         100   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Loss from continuing operations before income taxes

     (4,188      (7,307

Benefit from income taxes

               
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Loss from continuing operations

     (4,188      (7,307

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

     (6,226      (4,557
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net loss

   $ (10,414    $ (11,864
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Basic loss per share

   $ (1.24    $ (1.41
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Loss per share from continuing operations

   $ (.50    $ (.87
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Loss per share from discontinued operations

   $ (.74    $ (.54
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding

     8,391,244         8,391,244   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

RETAINED EARNINGS

     

Balance at beginning of year

   $ 94,291       $ 106,155   

Net loss

     (10,414      (11,864
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance at end of year

   $ 83,877       $ 94,291   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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

 

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the Years Ended May 31, 2015 and 2014

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     2015      2014  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

     

Net loss

   $ (10,414    $ (11,864

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash from operating activities:

     

Depreciation

     1,320         1,716   

Amortization of debt financing costs

     13           

Reduction in inventory value of discontinued operations

     910           

Increase in allowance for doubtful accounts

     536           

Gain on sale of assets associated with discontinued operations

     (670        

Gain on sale of idle property, plant and equipment

     (243      (706

Change in assets and liabilities:

     

Restricted cash

             600   

Accrued interest receivable

             1   

Accounts receivable

     5,205         (7,557

Inventories

     1,301         (2,598

Workers’ compensation security deposit

     956         (91

Other current assets

     178         (191

Accounts payable, trade

     (2,106      1,464   

Accrued liabilities

     (1,024      2,576   

Other, net

     (297      (946
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash from operating activities

     (4,335      (17,596
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

     

Proceeds from principal payments of U.S. Treasury Bills

             32,998   

Purchase of U.S. Treasury Bills

             (28,999

Proceeds from note receivable

     1,631         47   

Proceeds from sale of assets associated with discontinued operations

     2,331           

Proceeds from sale of idle property, plant and equipment

     1,941         1,941   

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

     (473      (753

Other, net

     125         221   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash from investing activities

     5,555         5,455   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

     

Life insurance loans

             6,334   

Payments related to debt financing costs

     (234        

Repayment of life insurance loans

     (2,022        
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash from financing activities

     (2,256      6,334   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net decrease in cash

     (1,036      (5,807

Cash at beginning of year

     6,031         11,838   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash at end of year

   $ 4,995       $ 6,031   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

NOTE 1 Nature of Operations, Accounting Policies of Consolidated Financial Statements

Nature of operations — Skyline Corporation’s core ongoing business activities consists of designing, producing and marketing manufactured housing, modular housing and park models to independent dealers and manufactured housing communities throughout the United States and Canada. Manufactured housing represents homes built according to a national code, modular housing represents homes built to a local code, and park models are built to specifications established by the American National Standards Institute. These dealers and communities often utilize floor plan financing arrangements with lending institutions. The Corporation’s net sales are predominately from its housing products. Note 2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statement describes the recreational vehicle segment that was sold on October 7, 2014. Accordingly, the accompanying financial statements (including footnote disclosures unless otherwise indicated) reflect these operations as discontinued operations apart from the Corporation’s continuing housing operations.

The following is a summary of the accounting policies that have a significant effect on the consolidated financial statements.

Basis of presentation — The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Skyline Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries as referenced in Exhibit 21 (the “Corporation”). All intercompany transactions have been eliminated. Certain prior year amounts related to discontinued operations have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.

Accounting Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Key estimates would include accruals for warranty, workers’ compensation, marketing programs and health insurance as well as valuations for long-lived assets and deferred tax assets.

Revenue recognition — Substantially all of the Corporation’s products are made to order. Revenue is recognized upon completion of the following: an order for a unit is received from a dealer or community (customer); written or verbal approval for payment is received from a customer’s financial institution or payment is received; a common carrier signs documentation accepting responsibility for the unit as agent for the customer; and the unit is removed from the Corporation’s premises for delivery to a customer. Freight billed to customers is considered sales revenue, and the related freight costs are cost of sales. Volume based rebates paid to dealers are classified as a reduction of sales revenue. Sales of parts are classified as revenue.

Accounts Receivable — Trade receivables are based on the amounts billed to dealers and communities. The Corporation does not accrue interest on any of its trade receivables. In fiscal 2015, a $536,000 allowance for doubtful accounts was established for an approximately $536,000 accounts receivable the Corporation has with one customer. The allowance for doubtful accounts was established due to uncertainty in the amount of money that will ultimately be collected.

Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined under the first-in, first-out method. Physical inventory counts are taken at the end of each reporting quarter.

Workers’ Compensation Security Deposit Workers’ compensation security deposit represents funds placed with the Corporation’s worker’s compensation insurance carrier to offset future medical claims and benefits.

Note Receivable — The Corporation’s note receivable represents the amount owed for the sale of two idle recreational vehicle facilities in Hemet, California; less cash received on the date of closing and cash received from principal repayments. The note was fully repaid in December 2014.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)

 

NOTE 1 Nature of Operations, Accounting Policies of Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)

 

Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed over the estimated useful lives of the assets using the straight-line method for financial statement reporting and accelerated methods for income tax reporting purposes. Estimated useful lives for significant classes of property, plant and equipment, including idle property, are as follows: Building and improvements 10 to 30 years; machinery and equipment 5 to 8 years. At May 31, 2015, undeveloped land in McMinnville, Oregon is presently for sale. At May 31, 2014, the Corporation’s idle properties consisted of manufacturing facilities in Ocala, Florida and Elkhart, Indiana; which sold during fiscal 2015.

Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable from projected future cash flows. If the carrying value of a long-lived asset is impaired, an impairment charge is recorded for the amount by which the carrying value of the long-lived asset exceeds its fair value. The Company believes no impairment of long-lived assets exists at May 31, 2015.

Warranty — The Corporation provides the retail purchaser of its homes, park models and recreational vehicles with a full fifteen-month warranty against defects in design, materials and workmanship. The warranties are backed by service departments located at the Corporation’s manufacturing facilities and an extensive field service system.

Estimated warranty costs are accrued at the time of sale based upon current sales, historical experience and management’s judgment regarding anticipated rates of warranty claims. The adequacy of the recorded warranty liability is periodically assessed and the amount is adjusted as necessary.

Income Taxes — The Corporation recognizes deferred tax assets based on differences between the carrying values of assets for financial and tax reporting purposes. The realization of the deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of sufficient future taxable income.

Generally accepted accounting principles require that an entity consider both negative and positive evidence in determining whether a valuation allowance is warranted. In comparing negative and positive evidence, continual losses in recent years is considered significant, negative, objective evidence that deferred tax assets may not be realized in the future, and generally is assigned more weight than subjective positive evidence of the realizability of deferred tax assets. As a result of its extensive evaluation of both positive and negative evidence, management maintains a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets. The Corporation reports a liability, if any, for unrecognized tax benefits resulting from uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The Corporation recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.

Consolidated statements of cash flows — The Corporation’s cash flows from operating activities were not affected by income taxes in fiscal 2015 and 2014. Cash flows from financing activities were affected by interest paid of approximately $339,000 in fiscal 2015. Cash flows from financing activities were not affected by interest paid in fiscal 2014.

Recently issued accounting pronouncements In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-08 Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity. ASU No. 2014-08 changes the requirements for reporting discontinued operations in that a discontinued operation may include a component of an entity, a group of components of an entity, or a business or non-profit activity. In addition, a disposal of a component of an entity or a group of components of an entity is required to be reported in discontinued operations if the disposal represents a strategic shift that has or will have a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results when certain conditions are met. For public business entities, ASU No. 2014-08 is effective for all disposals (or classifications as held for sale) of components of an entity that occur within annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014, and interim periods within those years. Early adoption is permitted, but only for disposals (or classifications as held for sale) that have not been reported in financial statements previously issued or available for issuance.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)

 

NOTE 1 Nature of Operations, Accounting Policies of Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)

 

Recently issued accounting pronouncements — (Continued)

 

The Corporation did not utilize early adoption of ASU No. 2014-08 regarding the sale of its recreational vehicle segment as referenced in Note 2. It will, however, adopt this pronouncement for any disposals (or classifications as held for sale) that may occur after May 31, 2015.

Management’s Plan The Corporation’s consolidated financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes continuity of operations and realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the ordinary course of business. Due to recurring losses, the Corporation experienced negative cash flows from operating activities. The level of historical negative cash flows from operations raise substantial doubt about the Corporation’s ability to continue as a going concern. To continue as a going concern, management determined that certain strategies need to be pursued to raise capital, increase sales and decrease costs. These strategies include but are not limited to:

 

   

Divest Non-Core Assets: Management is focused on driving profitable growth in the Corporation’s core housing business.

Progress:

In October 2014, the Corporation sold its recreational vehicle segment to focus solely on its core housing business and to raise cash. Additional information regarding the sale is in Note 2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

In addition to the sale of the RV business, the Corporation sold an idle housing facility in fiscal 2015 and two idle housing facilities and one undeveloped parcel of land in fiscal 2014. A buyer is also being sought for an undeveloped parcel of land the Corporation owns.

 

   

Increase Sales:

 

   

Working to increase sales to manufactured housing dealers by gaining a greater presence on the properties of manufactured housing dealers and manufactured housing communities.

 

   

Continuing to work with manufactured housing communities to identify opportunities for increasing sales.

 

   

Increasing sales of modular homes and park models by cultivating relationships with modular housing developers and campground owners that are outside the Corporation’s historical distribution channels.

 

   

Establishing additional distribution channels and forging new strategic relationships.

Progress:

Manufactured housing net sales in fiscal 2015 increased 23 percent compared to fiscal 2014. One factor for the increase was due to increased sales to manufactured housing dealers. Another factor was the Mansfield facility having twelve months of sales in fiscal 2015 versus four months in fiscal 2014. Finally, in fiscal 2015 manufactured housing sales to the Corporation’s six largest communities increased approximately 24 percent compared to fiscal 2014.

Park model net sales increased approximately 103 percent compared with fiscal 2014. Included in this increase was a 119 percent increase in sales to the Corporation’s six largest communities.

Modular housing net sales for fiscal 2015 decreased approximately 5 percent as compared to fiscal 2014. As referenced in “Net Sales and Unit Shipments,” prior year net sales included $3,900,000 from a contract with National Community Renaissance of California that was outside the Corporation’s normal business model. The Corporation does not plan on performing this type of contract in the foreseeable future. When the effect of this contract is excluded from prior year net sales, fiscal 2015 net modular sales increased approximately 12 percent.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)

 

NOTE 1 Nature of Operations, Accounting Policies of Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)

 

Management’s Plan — (Continued)

 

During the second quarter, the Corporation established a relationship with a manufactured housing retailer that specializes in internet-based marketing and provides factory tours to potential customers. This retailer operates retail sales centers located at four of the Corporation’s housing facilities. This relationship is expected to help drive additional sales by more fully exploiting this increasingly important distribution channel for the Corporation’s products. This initiative began generating sales to four locations in the third and fourth quarters.

 

   

Decrease Costs: Skyline continues to streamline costs with a focus on maximizing efficiencies and resources.

Progress:

The Corporation’s Purchasing Department has obtained significant price concessions from certain suppliers. In addition, Management has continued to analyze staffing needs and make reductions when considered appropriate. In connection with the sale of the RV business and in determining staffing needs for fiscal 2016, the Corporation identified and implemented reductions in corporate personnel who received compensation of approximately $630,000 is fiscal 2015.

 

   

Raise Additional Capital:

Progress:

On March 20, 2015, the Corporation entered into a Loan and Security Agreement with First Business Capital Corp. providing for a renewable three-year secured revolving credit facility. Under the new credit facility, the Company may obtain loan advances up to a maximum of $10 million, subject to certain collateral-obligation ratios. Outstanding loan advances under the facility will bear interest at 3.75% in excess of The Wall Street Journal’s published one year LIBOR rate. The facility will be used to support the Company’s working capital needs and other general corporate purposes, and is secured by substantially all of the Company’s and its subsidiaries’ assets. Additional information regarding the revolving credit facility is in Note 12 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Subsequent to May 31, 2015, the Corporation on two occasions did not meet a covenant requiring a monthly loss not exceeding $500,000. In addition, at least one monthly loss exceeding $500,000 is projected during the third fiscal quarter of fiscal 2016; a period where net sales are at its lowest for the year. The inability to meet the aforementioned covenants represents an event of default, which if not cured or waived could negatively affect the Corporation’s ability to obtain financing under the facility and thereby have an adverse effect on liquidity. The Corporation has requested a waiver of the existing covenant defaults together with a modification of this covenant.

Management believes that it will be able to execute their strategies as noted above. Management is prepared to modify these strategies as appropriate to meet prevailing business and market conditions.

 

NOTE 2 Discontinued Operations

During September 2014, the Corporation made a strategic decision to exit the recreational vehicle industry in order to focus on its core housing business. As a result, on October 7, 2014 (“Closing Date”), the Corporation completed the sale of certain assets associated with its recreational vehicle segment (the “Transaction”) to Evergreen Recreational Vehicles, LLC (“ERV”).

The Transaction was completed pursuant to the terms of an Asset Purchase Agreement entered into between the Corporation and ERV on the Closing Date, as well as the terms of a Real Property Purchase Agreement

 

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NOTE 2 Discontinued Operations — (Continued)

 

entered into on that same date between the Corporation and an affiliate of ERV, Skyline RE Holding LLC (which, collectively with ERV, is referred to herein as “Evergreen”). The assets of the recreational vehicle segment disposed of in the Transaction include:

 

   

A recreational vehicle manufacturing facility consisting of approximately 135,000 square feet situated on 18.2 acres located in Bristol, Indiana;

 

   

Intellectual properties such as trademarks, licenses, and product designs associated with the recreational vehicle segment;

 

   

Furniture, machinery, software, and equipment;

 

   

Raw material and work-in-process inventories;

 

   

Product designs, plans, and specifications; and

 

   

Customer purchase orders and contracts, customer lists, and supplier lists.

The amount and nature of the consideration received by the Corporation for the assets sold included:

 

   

A cash payment of $175,000;

 

   

A separate cash payment of approximately $806,000, less prorated property taxes of approximately $73,000 and selling expenses of approximately $2,000, for the Bristol, Indiana manufacturing facility; and

 

   

Evergreen had the right, but not the obligation, to purchase the raw material inventory at 50 percent of the Corporation’s cost of approximately $1,600,000, which it exercised as described below. Consequently, the Corporation incurred an approximate $910,000 charge in the second and fourth quarters reflecting the reduction in value of the inventory plus inventory that will not be used by Evergreen. Through May 31, 2015, the Corporation received approximately $681,000 for inventory used by Evergreen. Subsequent to May 31, 2015, the Corporation received final payment for the inventory.

In addition, under the Asset Purchase Agreement Evergreen did not assume or agree to pay, perform, or discharge any of the Corporation’s liabilities or obligations, which remained the liabilities and obligations of the Corporation.

The Bristol facility, and assets other than raw material and finished goods inventories, was sold at approximately net book value.

The following table summarizes the results of discontinued operations:

 

     Year Ended  
     2015      2014  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Net Sales

   $ 9,676       $ 38,651   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating loss of discontinued operations

   $ (5,986    $ (4,557

Loss on disposal of discontinued operations

     (240        
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Loss before income taxes

     (6,226      (4,557

Income tax benefit

               
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes

   $ (6,226    $ (4,557
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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NOTE 2 Discontinued Operations — (Continued)

 

Loss on disposal of discontinued operations consisted of a $910,000 charge associated with the reduction in value of raw material inventory, less a gain of approximately $670,000 resulting from the sale of two idle recreational vehicle manufacturing facilities in Elkhart, Indiana to Forest River Manufacturing, LLC.

The Corporation’s park model business, which was formerly reported in the recreational vehicle segment, was not disposed as part of the transaction with Evergreen and is now reported in continuing operations because net sales do not warrant separate segment reporting.

The following is a summary of assets and liabilities of discontinued operations:

 

     May 31,  
     2015      2014  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Current Assets:

     

Accounts receivable

   $ 30       $ 4,770   

Inventories

     110         2,703   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 140       $ 7,473   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Property, Plant and Equipment:

     

Property, plant and equipment, at cost

   $       $ 9,812   

Less accumulated depreciation

             7,901   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $       $ 1,911   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     May 31,  
     2015      2014  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Current Liabilities:

     

Accounts payable, trade

   $ 8       $ 2,089   

Accrued salaries and wages

             419   

Accrued marketing programs

     37         330   

Other accrued liabilities

     59         186   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 104       $ 3,024   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

In accordance with the Asset Purchase Agreement, the Corporation is responsible for the payment of product warranty claims associated with recreational vehicles sold by the Corporation. Consequently, this obligation is not included in the liabilities of discontinued operations on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at May 31, 2015 and May 31, 2014.

 

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NOTE 3 Inventories

Total inventories from continuing operations consist of the following:

 

     May 31,  
     2015      2014  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Raw materials

   $ 5,788       $ 5,135   

Work in process

     3,137         3,174   

Finished goods

     83         318   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 9,008       $ 8,627   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

NOTE 4 Note Receivable

During fiscal 2013, the Corporation sold two idle recreational vehicle facilities in Hemet, California. The sale of the facilities included a promissory note of $1,700,000 to the Corporation. The note carried an interest rate of 6 percent per annum, required monthly payments following a 20 year amortization schedule, and provided for a final payment after 6 years. The two facilities were collateral for the note. The note was fully repaid in December 2014.

 

NOTE 5 Property, Plant and Equipment

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, an idle housing facility located in Ocala, Florida was sold for a gain of $243,000.

During the second quarter of fiscal 2014, the Corporation sold an idle housing facility located in Fair Haven, Vermont for a gain of $162,000. In the third quarter of fiscal 2014, an idle housing facility located in Halstead, Kansas was sold for a gain of $300,000. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, undeveloped land located in Elkhart, Indiana was sold for a gain of $244,000.

 

NOTE 6 Other Assets

Other assets consist primarily of the cash surrender value of life insurance policies which totaled $6,677,000 and $6,452,000 at May 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

 

NOTE 7 Warranty

A reconciliation of accrued warranty and related expenses is as follows:

 

     Year ended May 31,  
     2015      2014  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Balance at the beginning of the period

   $ 5,697       $ 5,882   

Accruals for warranties

     8,395         5,224   

Settlements made during the period

     (7,181      (5,409
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance at the end of the period

     6,911         5,697   

Non-current balance included in other deferred liabilities

     2,400         2,000   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accrued warranty and related expenses

   $ 4,511       $ 3,697   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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NOTE 7 Warranty — (Continued)

 

At May 31, 2015, the total current obligation for warranty and related expenses associated with discontinued operations is estimated to be $642,000. At May 31, 2014, the total obligation for warranty and related expenses associated with the recreational vehicle segment was estimated to be $1,900,000; consisting of an estimated current obligation of $1,200,000 and non-current obligation of $700,000.

 

NOTE 8 Long-Term Liabilities

Long-term liabilities, consisting of other deferred liabilities and life insurance loans, include the following:

 

     May 31,  
     2015      2014  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Other deferred liabilities:

     

Deferred compensation expense

   $ 5,237       $ 5,386   

Accrued warranty and related expenses

     2,400         2,000   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total other deferred liabilities

     7,637         7,386   

Life insurance loans

     4,312         6,334   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 11,949       $ 13,720   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Additional information regarding deferred compensation expense is in Note 15. Life insurance loans have no fixed repayment schedule, and have interest rates ranging from 4.2 percent to 7.4 percent. The weighted average interest rate is 5.2 percent. At May 31, 2015 and May 31, 2014, prepaid interest associated with the life insurance loans totaled approximately $88,000 and $165,000, respectively; which is recognized in Other current assets.

 

NOTE 9 Customer Concentration

During fiscal 2015, net sales of homes and park models to Sun Home Services, Inc. totaled approximately $20,187,000 or 11 percent of total net sales. During fiscal 2014, net sales to this customer totaled $19,657,000 or 13 percent of total net sales. No other individual customer in fiscal 2015 and 2014 had net sales greater than 10 percent of net total sales.

 

NOTE 10 Income Taxes

The Corporation had no federal and state income tax benefit for the years ended May 31, 2015 and 2014.

The difference between the Corporation’s statutory federal income tax rate of 34 percent in fiscal 2015 and 2014, and the effective income tax rate is due primarily to state income taxes and changes in deferred tax assets valuation allowance and are as follows:

 

     Year ended May 31,  
     2015     2014  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Income taxes at statutory federal rate

   $ (1,424   $ (2,484

State income taxes

     (45     14   

State net operating loss

     (110     (296

New Energy Efficient Home Credit

     (134     (137

Increase in deferred tax assets valuation allowance

     1,570        2,862   

Other, net

     143        41   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income tax benefit

   $      $   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effective tax rate

     0     0
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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NOTE 10 Income Taxes — (Continued)

 

Components of the net deferred tax assets include:

 

     May 31,  
     2015      2014  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Current deferred tax assets

     

Accrued marketing programs

   $ 144       $ 169   

Accrued warranty expense

     1,800         1,464   

Accrued workers’ compensation

     886         650   

Accrued vacation

     325         329   

Other

     522         223   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross current deferred tax assets

     3,677         2,835   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Noncurrent deferred tax assets

     

Liability for certain post-retirement benefits

     2,017         2,061   

Accrued warranty expense

     958         792   

Federal net operating loss carryforward

     33,120         30,488   

Federal tax credit carryforward

     1,501         1,345   

State net operating loss carryforward

     8,133         7,860   

Depreciation

     668         854   

Other

     (167      (32
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross noncurrent deferred tax assets

     46,230         43,368   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total gross deferred tax assets

     49,907         46,203   

Valuation allowance

     (49,907      (46,203
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net deferred tax assets

   $       $   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

At May 31, 2015, the Corporation had gross federal net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $97 million and gross state net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $106 million. The federal net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards have a life expectancy between sixteen and twenty years. The state net operating loss carryforwards have a life expectancy, depending on the state where a loss was incurred, between five and twenty years. If the Corporation, after considering future negative and positive evidence regarding the realization of deferred tax assets, determines that a lesser valuation allowance is warranted, it would record a reduction to income tax expense and the valuation allowance in the period of determination.

Income tax returns are filed in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and in several state jurisdictions. For the majority of taxing jurisdictions the Corporation is no longer subject to examination by taxing authorities for years before 2011. The Corporation did not incur any interest or penalties related to income tax matters in fiscal years 2015 and 2014.

The Corporation has no unrecognized tax benefits in its financial statements during fiscal years 2015 and 2014, and does not expect any significant changes related to unrecognized tax benefits in the twelve months following May 31, 2015.

 

NOTE 11 Commitments and Contingencies

The Corporation was contingently liable at May 31, 2015, under repurchase agreements with certain financial institutions providing inventory financing for dealers of its products. Under these arrangements, which

 

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are customary in the manufactured housing and recreational vehicle industries, the Corporation agrees to repurchase units in the event of default by the dealer at declining prices over the term of the agreement. The period to potentially repurchase units is between 12 to 24 months.

The maximum repurchase liability is the total amount that would be paid upon the default of the Corporation’s independent dealers.

The maximum potential repurchase liability for continuing and discontinued operations, without reduction for the resale value of the repurchased units, was approximately $60 million at May 31, 2015 and approximately $63 million at May 31, 2014. At May 31, 2015 and May 31, 2014, the maximum potential repurchase liability, without reduction for the resale value of the repurchased units, associated with discontinued operations was approximately $19 million and $33 million, respectively.

As a result of favorable experience regarding repurchased units, which is largely due to the strength of dealers selling the Corporation’s products, the Corporation maintained at May 31, 2015 and May 31, 2014, a $100,000 loss reserve that is a component of other accrued liabilities. $9,000 of the $100,000 loss reserve pertains to discontinued operations, and Management believes that the Corporation’s exit from the recreational vehicle business will not further impact the loss reserve.

The risk of loss under these agreements is spread over many dealers and financial institutions. The loss, if any, under these agreements is the difference between the repurchase cost and the resale value of the units. The Corporation estimates the fair value of this commitment considering both the contingent losses and the value of the guarantee. This amount has historically been insignificant. The Corporation believes that any potential loss under the agreements in effect at May 31, 2015 will not be material to its financial position or results of operations.

The amounts of obligations from repurchased units, all of which were from discontinued operations, and incurred net losses for the periods presented are as follows:

 

     Year ended May 31,  
     2015      2014  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Number of units repurchased

     42           

Obligations from units repurchased

   $ 689       $   

Net losses on repurchased units

   $ 177       $   

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

The Corporation utilizes a combination of insurance coverage and self-insurance for certain items, including workers’ compensation and group health benefits. Liabilities for workers’ compensation are recognized for estimated future medical costs and indemnity costs. Liabilities for group health benefits are recognized for claims incurred but not paid. Insurance reserves are estimated based upon a combination of historical data and actuarial information. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

 

NOTE 12 Secured Revolving Credit Facility

On March 20, 2015, the Corporation (“Borrower(s)”) entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) with First Business Capital Corp. (“First Business Capital”). Under the Loan Agreement, First Business Capital will provide a secured revolving credit facility to the Borrowers for a term of three years, renewable on an annual basis thereafter with each renewal for a successive one-year term.

 

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NOTE 12 Secured Revolving Credit Facility — (Continued)

 

The Borrowers may obtain loan advances up to a maximum of $10,000,000 subject to certain collateral-obligation ratios. In addition, loan advances bear interest at 3.75% in excess of The Wall Street Journal’s published one year LIBOR rate, and are secured by substantially all of the Borrowers’ assets, now owned or hereafter acquired. Interest is payable monthly, in arrears, and all principal and accrued but unpaid interest is due and payable upon termination of the Loan Agreement.

Also under the Loan Agreement, First Business Capital agreed to issue, or cause to be issued by a bank affiliate or other bank, letters of credit for the account of the Borrowers. However, no advances have yet been made in connection with such letters of credit.

As part of the financing, the Company paid First Business Capital a facility fee of $150,000 at closing, and also agreed to pay the following fees to First Business Capital during the term of the facility: (i) annual facility fees of $50,000; (ii) an unused line fee payable in arrears at the rate of 0.25% per annum on the average daily unused amount of the facility during the prior calendar month; (iii) monthly bank assessment fees equal to 0.25% per annum of the maximum loan amount; (iv) certain overadvance fees (currently $1,000 per day) in the event outstanding obligations and letter of credit liabilities under the facility exceeds the amount permitted under the Loan Agreement; and (v) monthly letter of credit fees payable in arrears at the rate of 0.25% on the outstanding amount of letters of credit issued and outstanding during the prior month.

The Loan Agreement contains covenants that limit the ability of the Borrowers to, among other things: (i) incur or guarantee other indebtedness; (ii) create or incur liens, mortgages, or security interests on their assets; (iii) expend more than $600,000 per year for the lease, purchase, or acquisition of any asset; (iv) consummate asset sales, acquisitions, or mergers; (v) pay dividends or repurchase stock; (vi) make certain investments; (vii) enter into certain transactions with affiliates; and (viii) amend a Borrower’s articles of incorporation or bylaws.

The Loan Agreement also requires compliance with certain financial covenants (in each case calculated as set forth in the Loan Agreement), including: (i) minimum net worth; (ii) minimum net earnings; and (iii) maximum net loss.

If the Borrowers default in their obligations under the Loan Agreement, then the unpaid balances under the facility will bear interest at 3.0% per annum in excess of the rate that would apply in the absence of a default. Other remedies available to First Business Capital upon an event of default include the right to accelerate the maturity of all obligations, the right to foreclose on and otherwise repossess the collateral securing the obligations, all rights of a secured creditor under applicable law, and all other rights set forth in the Loan Agreement.

The events of default under the Loan Agreement include the following: (i) certain events of bankruptcy and insolvency; (ii) failure to make required payments; (iii) misrepresentations to First Business Capital; (iv) failure to comply with certain covenants and agreements; (v) termination or default under guarantees or subordination agreements; (vi) certain cross-default events; (vii) changes in control involving the Borrowers; (viii) certain injunctions or attachments are issued against a Borrower’s assets or restricting its business; and (ix) a material adverse change occurs with respect to the Borrowers.

 

NOTE 13 Treasury Stock

The Corporation’s Board of directors from time to time has authorized the repurchase of shares of the Corporation’s common stock, in the open market or through negotiated transactions, at such times and at such prices as management may decide. In fiscal 2015 and 2014, the Corporation did not acquire any shares of its common stock.

 

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NOTE 14 401(K) Plan

The Corporation has an employee savings plan (the “401(k) Plan”) that is intended to provide participating employees with an additional method of saving for retirement. The 401(k) Plan covers all employees who meet certain minimum participation requirements. The Corporation does not provide a matching contribution to the 401(k) Plan, but can make discretionary profit sharing contributions. No profit sharing contributions were made in fiscal 2015 and 2014.

 

NOTE 15 Retirement and Death Benefit Plans

The Corporation has entered into various arrangements with certain employees or former employees for benefits to be paid in the following manner:

 

   

to an employee’s estate in the event of death

 

   

an employee in the event of retirement or disability to be paid over 10 years beginning at the date of retirement or disability

 

   

in the event of death, the employee’s beneficiary will receive the balance due the employee

The Corporation also purchased life insurance contracts on the covered employees or former employees. The present value of the principal cost of such arrangements is being accrued over the period from the date of such arrangements to full eligibility using a discount rate of 4.0 percent in fiscal 2015 and 4.5 percent in fiscal 2014. The current and non-current amounts accrued for such arrangements totaled $5,707,000 and $5,856,000 at May 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The amount charged to operations under these arrangements was approximately $161,000 in fiscal year 2015. The amount credited to operations under these arrangements was approximately $152,000 in fiscal 2014.

 

NOTE 16 Financial Summary by Quarter Unaudited

Financial Summary by Quarter

 

2015

   1st Quarter      2nd Quarter      3rd Quarter      4th Quarter      Year  
     (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)  

Net sales

   $  49,604       $  49,667       $  38,109       $  49,605       $ 186,985   

Gross profit (loss)

     4,041         5,158         2,338         5,557         17,094   

(Loss) income from continuing operations

     (1,209      81         (2,911      (149      (4,188

Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes

     (2,564      (3,525      (86      (51      (6,226

Net loss income

     (3,773      (3,444      (2,997      (200      (10,414

Basic loss per share

     (.45      (.41      (.36      (.02      (1.24

2014

   1st Quarter      2nd Quarter      3rd Quarter      4th Quarter      Year  
     (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)  

Net sales

   $  37,663       $  39,208       $  30,169       $  46,040       $ 153,080   

Gross profit

     3,603         3,807         779         2,880         11,069   

Loss from continuing operations

     (990      (739      (3,906      (1,672      (7,307

Loss from discontinued Operations, net of taxes

     (389      (1,474      (1,806      (888      (4,557

Net (loss) income

     (1,379      (2,213      (5,712      (2,560      (11,864

Basic (loss) income per share

     (.16      (.27      (.68      (.30      (1.41

 

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Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.

None

 

Item 9A. Controls and Procedures.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of May 31, 2015, the Corporation conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)). Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective for the period ended May 31, 2015 to ensure that material information required to be disclosed by the Corporation in the reports that are filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported as and when required.

Management’s Assessment of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Management of the Corporation is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act. Internal control over financial reporting provides reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.

The Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting includes policies and procedures that: (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the Corporation’s assets; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that the Corporation’s receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Corporation’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Management of the Corporation has assessed the effectiveness of the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (Original Framework).

Management’s assessment included an evaluation of the design of the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting, and testing of the operational effectiveness of the Corporation’s internal control over financing reporting. Based on this assessment, management has concluded that the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting was effective as of May 31, 2015. This annual report does not include an attestation report of the Corporation’s registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report is not subject to attestation by the Corporation’s registered public accounting firm pursuant to rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit the Corporation to provide only management’s report in this annual report.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

No change in the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f)) occurred during the fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2015 that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting.

Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Certifications

The Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission the certifications required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 as Exhibits 31.1 and 31.2 to the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2015. In addition, on October 15, 2014 the Corporation’s Chief Financial Officer certified to NYSE MKT LLC that he was not aware of any violation by the Corporation of the NYSE MKT corporate governance listing standards as in effect on September 22, 2014. The foregoing certification was unqualified.

 

Item 9B. Other Information.

None

 

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Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.

Directors and Corporate Governance

The information required by Item 401 of Regulation S-K regarding the Corporation’s directors and the nominees for election as directors of the Corporation at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on September 21, 2015 (the “2015 Annual Meeting”) is incorporated by reference herein from the disclosures included under the captions “Proposal 1 — Election of Directors” and “Director Qualifications and Biographical Information” in the Corporation’s definitive Proxy Statement for the 2015 Annual Meeting (the “2015 Proxy Statement”), which will be filed not later than 120 days after the end of the Corporation’s fiscal year ended May 31, 2015.

The information required by Item 407(c)(3) of Regulation S-K is incorporated by reference herein from the disclosures included under the caption “Corporate Governance — Committees” in the 2015 Proxy Statement.

Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance

The information required by Item 405 of Regulation S-K is incorporated by reference herein from the disclosures included under the caption “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance” in the 2015 Proxy Statement.

Code of Ethics

The Corporation has Codes of Business Conduct and Ethics which apply to all employees, officers and directors. These Codes of Ethics are posted to Skyline’s website at www.skylinecorp.com and are available in paper form upon request to the Skyline Secretary.

Audit Committee and Audit Committee Financial Expert

The information required by Item 407(d)(4) and (d)(5) of Regulation S-K is incorporated by reference herein from the disclosures included under the caption “Corporate Governance — Committees” in the 2015 Proxy Statement.

 

Item 11. Executive Compensation.

The information required by Item 402 of Regulation S-K is incorporated by reference herein from the disclosures included under the caption “Executive Compensation” in the 2015 Proxy Statement.

 

Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.

Equity Compensation Plan Information

The information required by Item 201(d) of Regulation S-K is incorporated by reference herein from the disclosures included under the caption “Proposal No. 2 — Approval and Adoption of the Company’s 2015 Stock Incentive Plan — Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans” in the 2015 Proxy Statement.

Security Ownership

The information required by Item 403 of Regulation S-K is incorporated by reference herein from the disclosures included under the captions “Security Ownership of Management” and “Security Ownership of Certain Other Beneficial Owners” in the 2015 Proxy Statement.

 

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Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.

Certain Relationships and Related Person Transactions

The information required by Item 404 of Regulation S-K is incorporated by reference herein from the disclosures included under the caption “Executive Compensation — Transactions With Related Persons” in the 2015 Proxy Statement.

Director Independence

The information required by Item 407(a) of Regulation S-K is incorporated by reference herein from the disclosures included under the caption “Director Independence and Executive Sessions” in the 2015 Proxy Statement.

 

Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services.

The information required by this Item 14 is incorporated by reference herein from the disclosures included under the captions “Corporate Governance — Audit Fees,” “— Audit-Related Fees,” “— Tax Fees,” and “— All Other Fees” in the 2015 Proxy Statement.

 

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PART IV

 

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules.

(a) (1) Financial Statements

Financial statements for the Corporation are listed in the index under Item 8 of this document.

(a) (2) Financial Statement Schedules

All financial statement schedules are omitted because they are not applicable, not material or the required information is shown in the financial statements or notes thereto.

(a) (3) Index to Exhibits

Exhibits (Numbered according to Item 601 of Regulation S-K, Exhibit Table)

 

    2.1    Asset Purchase Agreement dated October 7, 2014 between Evergreen Recreational Vehicles, LLC and Skyline Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 10, 2014).
    2.2    Real Property Purchase Agreement dated October 7, 2014 between Sky RE Holding LLC and Skyline Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2 of the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 10, 2014).
    3.1    Articles of Incorporation of Skyline Corporation.
    3.2    Amended and Restated By-Laws of Skyline Corporation (Amended and Restated as of June 25, 2015) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 30, 2015).
  10.1    Form of Indemnification Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 of the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 26, 2014).
  10.2    Loan and Security Agreement dated March 20, 2015 between First Business Capital Corp., Skyline Corporation, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries Homette Corporation, Layton Homes Corp., and Skyline Homes, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 26, 2015).
  10.3    Note A dated March 20, 2015 by and among Skyline Corporation, Homette Corporation, Layton Homes Corp., and Skyline Homes, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 26, 2015).
  10.4    Deed of Trust dated March 20, 2015 between Skyline Homes, Inc. and First American Title Insurance Company, as Trustee for the benefit of First Business Capital Corp. (relating to San Diego County, California property) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 26, 2015).
  10.5    Deed of Trust dated March 20, 2015 between Skyline Homes, Inc. and First American Title Insurance Company, as Trustee for the benefit of First Business Capital Corp. (relating to Yolo County, California property) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 26, 2015).
  10.6    Mortgage dated March 20, 2015 between Skyline Corporation and First Business Capital Corp. (relating to Marion County, Florida property) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 26, 2015).
  10.7    Real Estate Mortgage dated March 20, 2015 between Skyline Corporation and First Business Capital Corp. (relating to Elkhart County, Indiana property) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 26, 2015).
  10.8    Real Estate Mortgage dated March 20, 2015 between Skyline Corporation and First Business Capital Corp. (relating to Cowley County, Kansas property) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 of the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 26, 2015).

 

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Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules — (Continued)

 

  10.9    Open-End Mortgage dated March 20, 2015 between Skyline Corporation and First Business Capital Corp. (relating to Tuscarawas County, Ohio property) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 of the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 26, 2015).
  10.10    Deed of Trust dated March 20, 2015 between Homette Corporation and First Business Capital Corp. (relating to Yamhill County, Oregon property) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 of the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 26, 2015).
  10.11    Open-End Mortgage dated March 20, 2015 between Skyline Corporation and First Business Capital Corp. (relating to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania property) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 of the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 26, 2015).
  10.12    Deed of Trust dated March 20, 2015 between Skyline Corporation and First Business Capital Corp. (relating to Tarrant County, Texas property) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 of the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 26, 2015).
  10.13    Real Estate Mortgage dated March 20, 2015 between Skyline Corporation and First Business Capital Corp. (relating to Grant County, Wisconsin property) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 of the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 26, 2015).
  10.14    Patent and Trademark Security Agreement dated March 20, 2015 between Skyline Corporation and First Business Capital Corp (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 of the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 26, 2015).
  10.15    Executive Employment Agreement dated June 25, 2015 between Richard Florea and Skyline Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 30, 2015).*
  10.16    1989 Deferred Compensation Plan as Amended and Restated (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 of the registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ending February 28, 2015, filed on April 3, 2015).*
  21    Subsidiaries of Skyline Corporation.
  31.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 — Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a).
  31.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 — Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a).
  32    Certification of Periodic Financial Reports Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101    The following materials from the Corporation’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2015 formatted in an XBRL Interactive Data File: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations and Retained Earnings; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (iv) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, with detailed tagging of notes and financial statement schedules.

 

* The indicated exhibit is a management contract, compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed by Item 601 of Regulation S-K.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

SKYLINE CORPORATION

Registrant

BY:   /s/    Richard W. Florea
  Richard W. Florea
  Chief Executive Officer

DATE: July 16, 2015

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

BY:   

/s/    Jon S. Pilarski

Jon S. Pilarski

 

Vice President, Finance & Treasurer,

Chief Financial Officer

  July 16, 2015
BY   

/s/    Martin R. Fransted

Martin R. Fransted

  Corporate Controller and Secretary   July 16, 2015
BY:   

/s/    Arthur J. Decio

Arthur J. Decio

  Director   July 16, 2015
BY:   

/s/    John C. Firth

John C. Firth

  Non-Executive Chairman of the Board   July 16, 2015
BY:   

/s/    Jerry Hammes

Jerry Hammes

  Director   July 16, 2015
BY:   

/s/    William H. Lawson

William H. Lawson

  Director   July 16, 2015
BY:   

/s/    David T. Link

David T. Link

  Director   July 16, 2015
BY:   

/s/    Samuel S. Thompson

Samuel S. Thompson

  Director   July 16, 2015

 

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