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THOR INDUSTRIES INC - Quarter Report: 2004 April (Form 10-Q)

Thor Industries, Inc. 10-Q
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q


QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR QUARTER ENDED April 30, 2004   COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-9235

THOR INDUSTRIES, INC.


(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Delaware   93-0768752

 
(State or other jurisdiction of   (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)   Identification No.)
     
419 West Pike Street, Jackson Center, OH   45334-0629

 
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (937) 596-6849

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   X   No    

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

             
Yes   X   No    

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

     
Class
  Outstanding at 4/30/04
Common stock, par value
  57,090,828 shares
$.10 per share
   

 


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PART I — Financial Information
ITEM 1. Financial Statements
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME
STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
ITEM 4. Disclosure Controls and Internal Controls
PART II — Other Information
ITEM 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
SIGNATURES
Exhibit 31.1 Certification of CEO
Exhibit 31.2 Certification of CFO
Exhibit 32.1 Certification of CEO
Exhibit 32.2 Certification of CFO


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PART I — Financial Information
ITEM 1. Financial Statements

THOR INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                 
    April 30, 2004
  July 31, 2003
ASSETS
               
Current assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 65,541,090     $ 132,124,452  
Investments – short term
    43,948,770       40,108,683  
Accounts receivable:
               
Trade
    177,850,931       94,296,951  
Other
    3,754,489       3,018,016  
Inventories
    159,577,899       96,652,532  
Deferred income taxes and other
    14,111,629       12,431,573  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total current assets
    464,784,808       378,632,207  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Property:
               
Land
    15,546,585       12,058,354  
Buildings and improvements
    72,336,624       55,541,971  
Machinery and equipment
    36,340,510       31,644,155  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total cost
    124,223,719       99,244,480  
Accumulated depreciation
    (31,032,982 )     (25,829,440 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
Property, net
    93,190,737       73,415,040  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Investments:
               
Joint ventures
    2,492,004       2,219,469  
Investments available-for-sale
          2,860,466  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total investments
    2,492,004       5,079,935  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Other assets:
               
Goodwill
    140,857,162       130,554,872  
Non-compete agreements
    3,782,523       3,739,589  
Trademarks
    12,269,642       8,669,642  
Other
    6,463,325       8,850,173  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total other assets
    163,372,652       151,814,276  
 
   
 
     
 
 
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 723,840,201     $ 608,941,458  
 
   
 
     
 
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 126,042,331     $ 102,923,191  
Accrued liabilities:
               
Taxes
    22,711,211       21,431,099  
Compensation and related items
    25,631,532       19,086,195  
Product warranties
    42,855,769       35,114,825  
Other
    19,388,174       9,387,389  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total current liabilities
    236,629,017       187,942,699  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities
    7,600,951       6,176,976  
Stockholders’ equity:
               
Common stock — authorized 250,000,000 shares; issued 57,090,828 shares @ 4/30/04 and 57,195,290 shares @ 7/31/03; par value of $.10 per share
    5,709,083       5,719,529  
Additional paid-in capital
    79,828,474       78,765,472  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (241,910 )     (141,891 )
Retained earnings
    395,568,361       331,647,776  
Restricted stock plan
    (1,253,775 )     (1,169,103 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total stockholders’ equity
    479,610,233       414,821,783  
 
   
 
     
 
 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
  $ 723,840,201     $ 608,941,458  
 
   
 
     
 
 

See notes to consolidated financial statements

 


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THOR INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2004 AND 2003

                                 
    Three Months Ended April 30
  Nine Months Ended April 30
    2004
  2003
  2004
  2003
Net sales
  $ 645,690,437     $ 412,749,534     $ 1,562,596,996     $ 1,148,909,412  
Cost of products sold
    555,568,944       355,715,028       1,352,932,226       988,128,438  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Gross profit
    90,121,493       57,034,506       209,664,770       160,780,974  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    37,410,857       24,556,771       94,347,836       69,991,832  
Impairment of equity securities
                      1,580,334  
Gains (losses) on equity securities
    (12,816 )           1,801,449        
Interest income
    341,556       397,865       1,252,316       1,431,129  
Interest expense
    20,966       99,501       123,080       336,071  
Other income
    726,409       535,684       2,003,710       1,202,321  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Income before income taxes
    53,744,819       33,311,783       120,251,329       91,506,187  
Provision for income taxes
    20,961,245       13,158,155       46,244,187       35,134,956  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Net income
  $ 32,783,574     $ 20,153,628     $ 74,007,142     $ 56,371,231  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Average common shares outstanding:
                               
Basic
    57,245,068       57,167,290       57,265,901       57,083,376  
Diluted
    57,587,458       57,594,234       57,641,688       57,597,762  
Earnings per common share:
                               
Basic
  $ .57     $ .35     $ 1.29     $ .99  
Diluted
  $ .57     $ .35     $ 1.28     $ .98  
Dividends paid per common share:
  $ .03     $ .005     $ .06     $ .015  

See notes to consolidated financial statements

 


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THOR INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2004 AND 2003

                 
    2004
  2003
Cash flows from operating activities:
               
Net income
  $ 74,007,142     $ 56,371,231  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation
    5,727,384       4,148,010  
Amortization
    597,066       536,114  
Impairment of equity securities
          1,580,334  
(Gain) Loss on sale of trading investments
    (984,756 )     175,193  
Loss on sale of available for sale investments
          6,205  
Unrealized (gain) loss on trading investments
    252,776       (181,291 )
Changes in non cash assets and liabilities, net of effect from acquisitions:
               
Purchases of trading investments
    (63,116,128 )     (46,514,919 )
Proceeds from sales of trading investments
    62,318,396       21,625,573  
Accounts receivable
    (66,791,539 )     (30,486,191 )
Inventories
    (35,935,386 )     (8,060,298 )
Prepaid expenses and other
    2,482,705       (9,584,493 )
Accounts payable
    9,612,941       (5,034,181 )
Accrued liabilities
    14,632,188       11,060,878  
Other liabilities
    1,650,388       661,951  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    4,453,177       (3,695,884 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Purchase of property, plant & equipment
    (19,455,603 )     (18,773,639 )
Disposals of property, plant & equipment
    95,842       13,472  
Acquisition of Damon
    (29,618,354 )      
 
   
 
     
 
 
Net cash used in investing activities
    (48,978,115 )     (18,760,167 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Cash dividends
    (3,439,672 )     (856,265 )
Purchase of common stock for retirement
    (7,078,339 )      
Retirement of Damon acquired debt
    (12,972,498 )      
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
    1,174,545       727,700  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Net cash used in financing activities
    (22,315,964 )     (128,565 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
    257,540       762,752  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Net decrease in cash and equivalents
    (66,583,362 )     (21,821,864 )
Cash and equivalents, beginning of year
    132,124,452       113,192,639  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Cash and equivalents, end of period
  $ 65,541,090     $ 91,370,775  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Supplemental cash flow information:
               
Income taxes paid
  $ 45,070,716     $ 32,271,406  
Interest paid
    123,080       336,071  
Non cash transactions:
               
Retirement of treasury shares
  $ 7,078,339     $ 29,598,666  
Issuance of restricted stock
    309,465       908,831  

See notes to consolidated financial statements

 


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.   The July 31, 2003 amounts are from the annual audited financial statements. The interim financial statements are unaudited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which consist of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position and results of operations for the interim periods presented have been made. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and 10-K/A for the year ended July 31, 2003. The results of operations for the three months and nine months ended April 30, 2004 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year.

2.   Major classifications of inventories are:
                 
    April 30, 2004
  July 31, 2003
Raw materials
  $ 67,755,717     $ 52,499,474  
Chassis
    37,730,310       19,108,412  
Work in process
    42,542,678       25,267,593  
Finished goods
    19,789,520       6,342,179  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total
    167,818,225       103,217,658  
Less excess of FIFO costs over LIFO costs
    8,240,326       6,565,126  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total inventories
  $ 159,577,899     $ 96,652,532  
 
   
 
     
 
 

3.   Earnings Per Share
                                 
    Three Months   Three Months   Nine Months   Nine Months
    Ended   Ended   Ended   Ended
    April 30, 2004
  April 30, 2003
  April 30, 2004
  April 30, 2003
Weighted average shares outstanding for basic earnings per share
    57,245,068       57,167,290       57,265,901       57,083,376  
Stock options
    342,390       426,944       375,787       514,386  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total — For diluted shares
    57,587,458       57,594,234       57,641,688       57,597,762  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 

4.   Comprehensive Income
                                 
    Three Months   Three Months   Nine Months   Nine Months
    Ended   Ended   Ended   Ended
    April 30, 2004
  April 30, 2003
  April 30, 2004
  April 30, 2003
Net income
  $ 32,783,574     $ 20,153,628     $ 74,007,142     $ 56,371,231  
Foreign currency translation adjustment
    (295,931 )     427,567       257,540       762,752  
Unrealized appr. (depr.) on investments
          (666,150 )     (357,559 )     (462,882 )
Transfer from available-for-sale to trading
                (1,369,424 )      
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Comprehensive income
  $ 32,487,643     $ 19,915,045     $ 72,537,699     $ 56,671,101  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 

5.   Segment Information

    Effective for the quarter ending April 30, 2004, the Company began presenting three reportable segments: 1.) towable recreation vehicles, 2.) motorized recreation vehicles, and 3.) buses. The towables recreation vehicle segment consists of the following operating companies that have been aggregated: Airstream, Breckenridge, Dutchmen, General Coach Hensall and Oliver, Keystone, Komfort, Thor America and Thor California. The motorized recreation vehicle segment consists of the following operating companies that have been aggregated: Airstream, Damon and

 


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Four Winds. The bus segment consists of the following operating companies that have been aggregated: Champion Bus, ElDorado California and ElDorado Kansas. Previously, the Company was organized into two reportable segments, total recreation vehicles and buses. Previous segment information has been restated to conform to the current reportable segment presentation.

                                 
    Three Months   Three Months   Nine Months   Nine Months
    Ended   Ended   Ended   Ended
    April 30, 2004
  April 30, 2003
  April 30, 2004
  April 30, 2003
Net Sales:
                               
Recreation vehicles:
                               
Towables
  $ 410,900,766     $ 297,664,980     $ 1,012,673,380     $ 825,324,163  
Motorized
    183,256,186       61,515,814       388,677,056       162,003,744  
Buses
    51,533,485       53,568,740       161,246,560       161,581,505  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total
  $ 645,690,437     $ 412,749,534     $ 1,562,596,996     $ 1,148,909,412  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
                                 
    Three Months   Three Months   Nine Months   Nine Months
    Ended   Ended   Ended   Ended
    April 30, 2004
  April 30, 2003
  April 30, 2004
  April 30, 2003
Income Before Income Taxes:
                               
Recreation vehicles:
                               
Towables
  $ 44,492,165     $ 29,449,399     $ 96,096,353     $ 80,378,714  
Motorized
    10,948,492       2,849,547       21,769,760       8,857,174  
Buses
    1,388,565       2,513,662       7,539,921       8,452,774  
Corporate
    (3,084,403 )     (1,500,825 )     (5,154,705 )     (6,182,475 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Total
  $ 53,744,819     $ 33,311,783     $ 120,251,329     $ 91,506,187  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
                                 
                    April 30, 2004
  July 31, 2003
Identifiable Assets:
                               
Recreation vehicles:
                               
Towables
                  $ 347,945,377     $ 268,644,496  
Motorized
                    154,573,314       58,970,308  
Buses
                    73,050,211       63,227,069  
Corporate
                    148,271,299       218,099,585  
 
                   
 
     
 
 
Total
                  $ 723,840,201     $ 608,941,458  
 
                   
 
     
 
 

6.   Treasury Shares

    The Company purchased and retired 288,000 shares of treasury stock in the third quarter of 2004. This retirement resulted in a reduction of $28,800 in common stock and $402,654 in additional paid-in-capital and $6,646,885 in retained earnings.

7.   Investments

    The Company classifies its debt and equity securities as trading or available-for-sale. Trading securities are bought and held principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term. All securities not included in trading are classified as available-for-sale. During the second quarter of fiscal 2004, the Company decided to begin actively trading its equity securities previously classified as available-for-sale securities. Therefore, at April 30, 2004, these securities are classified as trading and the balance in investments available-for-sale was reclassed to Investments — short term. Additionally, the balance in unrealized gain/loss on available-for-sale securities which was previously included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) was reclassified and recorded in the statement of consolidated income caption “Gains (losses) on equity securities”.

 


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

    Trading and available-for-sale investments are recorded at fair market value. Unrealized holding gains and losses on trading investments are included in earnings. Unrealized holding gains and losses, net of the related tax effect, on available-for-sale investments are excluded from earnings and are reported as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of income taxes until realized. Realized gains and losses from the sale of available-for-sale investments are determined on a specific-identification basis. Dividend and interest income are recognized when earned.

    At April 30, 2004, the Company held equity investments with a fair market value of $7,556 and cost basis of $13,326 after recognized impairments in prior periods. The impairment charge of $1,580,334 for the quarter ended October 31, 2002 is included in the statement of consolidated income caption “Impairment of equity securities”. These investments are now included in Investments – short term.

    The Company also has certain corporate debt investments that are classified as trading investments and reported as Investments – short term.

8.   Business Combination

    On September 2, 2003 Thor acquired 100% of the common stock of Damon Corporation (“Damon”). Damon is engaged in the business of manufacturing Class A motorhomes and park models. The cash price of the acquisition was approximately $29,618,354, which was paid from internal funds. Immediately after the closing, the Company paid off a $12,972,498 bank debt assumed in connection with the acquisition.

    The following table summarizes the allocation of the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition:
         
Current assets
  $ 45,897,168  
Property, plant and equipment
    6,142,073  
Goodwill
    10,302,290  
Trademarks and non-compete agreements
    4,240,000  
Other assets
    450,510  
 
   
 
 
Total assets acquired
    67,032,041  
Current liabilities
    24,441,189  
Other liabilities
    12,972,498  
 
   
 
 
Net assets acquired
  $ 29,618,354  
 
   
 
 

    The purchase price allocation includes $640,000 of non-compete agreements, which will be amortized over seven to ten years, $10,302,290 of goodwill and $3,600,000 for trademarks that are not subject to amortization. The Company has made an election under Section 338 of the Internal Revenue Code allowing it to deduct non-compete, goodwill and trademarks for tax purposes.

    The primary reasons for the acquisition include Damon’s future earnings potential, its fit with our existing operations, its market share, and its cash flow. The results of operations for Damon are included in Thor’s operating results beginning September 3, 2003.

    Pro forma Information: Pro forma results of operations, as if the acquisition occurred as of the beginning of the period is presented below. These pro forma results may not be indicative of the actual results that would have occurred under the ownership and management of the Company.

 


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

                                 
    Three Months   Three Months   Nine Months   Nine Months
    Ended   Ended   Ended   Ended
    April 30, 2004
  April 30, 2003
  April 30, 2004
  April 30, 2003
    (Actual)   (Pro Forma)   (Pro Forma)   (Pro Forma)
Net Sales
  $ 645,690,437     $ 468,471,172     $ 1,584,598,059     $ 1,300,062,545  
Net Income
    32,783,574       21,537,848       74,195,755       60,068,781  
Earnings per common share
                               
Basic
  $ .57     $ .38     $ 1.30     $ 1.05  
Diluted
  $ .57     $ .37     $ 1.29     $ 1.04  

9.   Other Intangible Assets

    The components of other intangible assets are as follows:
                                 
    April 30, 2004
  July 31, 2003
            Accumulated           Accumulated
    Cost
  Amortization
  Cost
  Amortization
Amortized Intangible Assets:
                               
Non-compete agreements
  $ 14,713,367     $ 10,930,843     $ 14,073,367     $ 10,333,778  
                                 
    Three Months   Three Months   Nine Months   Nine Months
    Ended   Ended   Ended   Ended
    April 30, 2004
  April 30, 2003
  April 30, 2004
  April 30, 2003
Non-compete Agreement:
                               
Amortization Expense
  $ 201,562     $ 178,705     $ 597,066     $ 536,114  

    Non-compete agreements are amortized on a straight-line basis.

    Estimated Amortization Expense:
         
For the year ending July 2004
  $ 798,628  
For the year ending July 2005
  $ 762,914  
For the year ending July 2006
  $ 676,247  
For the year ending July 2007
  $ 676,247  
For the year ending July 2008
  $ 676,247  

    The change in the carrying amount of goodwill and trademarks for the nine months ended April 30, 2004 are as follows:
                 
    Goodwill
  Trademarks
Balance as of July 31, 2003
  $ 130,554,872     $ 8,669,642  
Arising from acquisitions
    10,302,290       3,600,000  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Balance as of April 30, 2004
  $ 140,857,162     $ 12,269,642  
 
   
 
     
 
 

 


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

    Breakdown by reportable segment as of April 30, 2004:
                 
    Goodwill
  Trademarks
Recreation Vehicles:
               
Towable
  $ 123,309,631     $ 9,441,674  
Motorized
    17,252,031       2,600,000  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total
  $ 140,561,662     $ 12,041,674  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Bus
  $ 295,500     $ 227,968  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total
  $ 140,857,162     $ 12,269,642  
 
   
 
     
 
 

10.   Warranty

    Thor provides customers of our products with a warranty covering defects in material or workmanship for periods generally ranging from one to two years, with longer warranties on certain structural components. We record a liability based on our best estimate of the amounts necessary to settle future and existing claims on products sold as of the balance sheet date. Factors we use in estimating the warranty liability include a history of units sold, existing dealer inventory, average cost incurred and a profile of the distribution of warranty expenditures over the warranty period. A significant increase in dealer shop rates, the cost of parts or the frequency of claims could have a material adverse impact on our operating results for the period or periods in which such claims or additional costs materialize. Management believes that the warranty reserve is adequate; however, actual claims incurred could differ from estimates, requiring adjustments to the reserves. Warranty reserves are reviewed and adjusted as necessary on a quarterly basis.
                                 
    Three Months   Three Months   Nine Months   Nine Months
    Ended   Ended   Ended   Ended
    April 30, 2004
  April 30, 2003
  April 30, 2004
  April 30, 2003
Beginning Balance
  $ 41,973,298     $ 29,175,078     $ 35,114,825     $ 25,374,825  
Provision
    11,626,295       11,847,973       38,132,832       33,228,155  
Payments
    10,743,824       9,308,621       34,117,148       26,888,550  
Acquisitions
                3,725,260        
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Ending Balance
  $ 42,855,769     $ 31,714,430     $ 42,855,769     $ 31,714,430  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 

11.   Stock Split

    In the second quarter of 2004, the Company declared a two-for-one common stock split that was distributed to shareholders of record as of January 5, 2004. All share and per share amounts have been retroactively adjusted for the effect of the common stock split.

12.   Commercial Commitments

    Our principal commercial commitments at April 30, 2004 are summarized in the following chart:
                 
    Total   Term of
Commitment
  Amount Committed
  Guarantee
Guarantee on dealer financing
  $ 3,101,670     less than 1 year
Standby repurchase obligation on dealer financing
  $ 540,259,000     less than 1 year

 


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

    The Company records repurchase and guarantee reserves based on prior experience and known current events. The combined repurchase and recourse reserve balances are approximately $464,000 and $516,000 as of April 30, 2004 and July 31, 2003, respectively. The Company incurred losses due to repurchases of approximately $149,000 and $63,000 for the three months ended April 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively and $404,000 and $361,000 for the nine months ended April 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively,

13.   Stock-Based Compensation

    In December 2002, The Financial Accounting Standards Board “(FASB)” issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation – Transition and Disclosure.” This Statement amends the disclosure requirements of Statement 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” to require disclosure in interim financial statements about the method of accounting for stock-based compensation and the effect of the method used on reported results.

    As an alternative to accounting for stock-based compensation under APB No. 25, SFAS No. 123, establishes a fair-value method of accounting for employee stock options. The Company used the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate the grant date fair value of its option grants. The fair value is recognized over the option vesting period which is three years. Had compensation cost for these grants been determined in accordance with SFAS No. 123, the Company’s net income and net earnings per common share would have been:
                                 
    Three Months   Three Months   Nine Months   Nine Months
    Ended   Ended   Ended   Ended
    April 30, 2004
  April 30, 2003
  April 30, 2004
  April 30, 2003
Net Income:
                               
As reported
  $ 32,783,574     $ 20,153,628     $ 74,007,142     $ 56,371,231  
Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value method for all awards, net of related tax effects
    (283,344 )     (158,031 )     (601,096 )     (474,093 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Pro Forma
  $ 32,500,230     $ 19,995,597     $ 73,406,046     $ 55,897,138  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Earnings Per Common Share – Basic
                               
As reported
  $ .57     $ .35     $ 1.29     $ .99  
Pro forma
  $ .57     $ .35     $ 1.28     $ .98  
Earnings Per Common Share – Diluted
                               
As reported
  $ .57     $ .35     $ 1.28     $ .98  
Pro forma
  $ .56     $ .35     $ 1.27     $ .97  

    The assumptions used in determining the fair value of options granted during the second quarter of fiscal 2004 are as follows:
         
Expected volatility
    38 %
Expected life of grant
  6 years
Risk free interest rate
    3.25 %
Expected dividend rate
    .26 %

 


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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Executive Overview

We were founded in 1980 and have grown to be the largest manufacturer of Recreation Vehicles (“RV’s”) and small and mid-size buses in North America. Our position in the towables segment of the industry gives us an approximate 30.2% market share and in the motorized segment of the industry an approximate 10.2% market share. Our market share in small and mid-size buses is approximately 35%. We have recently entered the 40-foot bus market with a new facility in Southern California designed for that product as well as our existing 30 foot and 35 foot buses.

Our growth has been internal and by acquisition. Our strategy has been to increase our market share in North America and our profitability in the recreation vehicle industry and in the bus business by improving our facilities, product innovation, opportunistic acquisitions and manufacturing quality products. We have not purchased unrelated businesses and have no plans to do so in the future.

We rely on internally generated cash flows from operations to finance our growth although we may borrow to make an acquisition if we believe the incremental cash flows will assure rapid payback. We have invested significant capital to modernize our plant facilities and have expended approximately $50 million for that purpose in the past two years.

Our business model includes decentralized operating units and we compensate operating management based upon profitability of the unit which they manage. Our corporate staff provides financial management, centralized purchasing services, insurance, legal and human resources. Senior corporate management interacts regularly with operating management to assure that corporate objectives are understood clearly and are monitored appropriately.

Our RV products are sold to dealers who, in turn, retail those products. Our buses are sold through dealers to municipalities and private purchasers such as rental car companies and hotels. We do not directly finance dealers but do provide repurchase agreements in order to facilitate the dealers obtaining floor plan financing. We have a joint venture, Thor Credit, which provides retail credit to ultimate purchasers for recreation vehicles.

For management and reporting purposes we segment our business into Recreation Vehicles – Towables and Motorized – and Buses.

Trends and Business Outlook

We believe the primary indicator of the strength of the recreation vehicle industry is retail sales, which we closely monitor to determine industry trends. Among the important determinants of demand for RV’s are demographics. The baby boomer population (age 55-65) is now reaching retirement age and retirees are a large market for our products. The baby boomer population in the United States is expected to grow by 48% between today and 2010, or five times the expected 9% growth in the total United States population. In addition, in the post-September 11, 2001 environment, a recreation vehicle vacation has become an attractive leisure activity compared to an overseas vacation, which involves the hassle of airline travel and the terrorism concerns.

Government entities are primary users of our buses. Demand in this segment is subject to fluctuations in government spending on transit. In addition, hotel and rental car companies are also major users of our small and mid-size buses and therefore airline travel is an important indicator for this market. The majority of our buses have a 5-year useful life, so that many of the buses we sold in 1999 and 2000 will need to be replaced.

 


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Fuel price fluctuations have not historically influenced our sales materially and we do not anticipate that modest increases in interest rates will have a significant negative effect on such sales. Retail sales in the recreation vehicle industry have been strong due to low inflation, favorable interest rates, population trends and concerns about the safety of international travel. All segments of our recreation vehicle business experienced record sales due to exceptional industry strength. To satisfy that demand, we hired 660 employees since January 2004, increasing our employee total by more than 10%.

Economic or industry-wide factors affecting our recreation vehicle business include raw material costs of commodities used in the manufacture of our product. Materials cost is the primary factor determining our cost of goods sold. In March 2004, we increased product prices on our RV’s segment by approximately 3% to offset increases in raw materials. Additional increases in raw material costs would impact our profit margins if we were unable to raise prices for our products by corresponding amounts without negatively affecting sales.

Quarter Ended April 30, 2004 vs.
     Quarter Ended April 30, 2003

Net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2004 were $645,690,437 compared to $412,749,534 for the third quarter of fiscal 2003. Income before income taxes in fiscal 2004 was $53,744,819, a 61.3% increase from $33,311,783 in fiscal 2003. Included in the third quarter of fiscal 2004 are sales of $67,621,736 and income before income taxes of $4,579,774 for Damon Corporation acquired on September 2, 2003. The increase in income before income taxes of $20,433,036 in the third quarter of fiscal 2004 is the result of the following items: $4,579,774 of income generated by Damon Corporation and $18,580,373 of income from increased recreation vehicle revenues. Offsetting these increases were reduced income of $1,125,093 by our bus companies, a $12,816 loss from the sale and reclassification of certain equity securities previously held as investments available-for-sale, and increased corporate costs of $1,589,202 primarily due to funding of insurance reserves and legal and professional fees incurred in defense of claims. Thor California, which incurred losses in the first two quarters of 2004, was profitable in the third quarter of 2004.

Other income increased by $190,725 due primarily to increased profits of Thor Credit Corporation, our joint venture retail finance company for recreation vehicles.

Recreation vehicle revenues increased in fiscal 2004 by 65.4% to $594,156,952 compared to $359,180,794 in fiscal 2003, and accounted for 92% of total company revenues compared to 87% in fiscal 2003. Recreation vehicle backlogs of $478,952,000 (includes $34,570,000 for Damon Corporation) at April 30, 2004, were up 177.3% compared to the same period last year. Excluding Damon Corporation, recreation vehicle backlogs were $ 444,382,000 at April 30, 2004, up 157.3% compared to the same period last year. Bus revenues in fiscal 2004 decreased by 3.8% to $51,533,485 compared to $53,568,740 in fiscal 2003 and accounted for 8% of the total company revenues compared to 13% in fiscal 2003. Bus vehicle order backlog of $121,038,000 at April 30, 2004 was up 24.3% compared to the same period last year.

Gross profit as a percentage of sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2004 increased to 14.0% from 13.8% for the same period last year. The increase in gross profits for the third quarter of fiscal 2004 is due primarily to overall price increases of approximately 3% and cost reductions in manufacturing overhead and warranty costs. We continue to incur material cost increases in commodities, which as mentioned earlier have resulted in price increases in our products. We continue to review these cost increases and take necessary action to preserve our gross margins both in the form of price increases and reducing costs. Our bus segment gross profits have been affected by discounts offered to achieve bus contracts in a very competitive market place.

 


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Selling, general and administrative expense and amortization of intangibles were $37,410,857 compared to $24,556,771 for the same period in fiscal 2003. As a percentage of sales, selling, general and administrative expense was 5.8% in fiscal 2004 compared to 5.9% in fiscal 2003. Amortization of intangibles was $201,000 in fiscal 2004 compared to $180,000 in fiscal 2003. This increase is due to certain non-compete expenses associated with the Damon Corporation acquisition. The additional selling, general and administrative costs are due primarily to the increased costs associated with the 56.4% increase in revenue.

The overall effective tax rate was 39.0% for fiscal 2004 compared to 39.5% for fiscal 2003.

The following table represents the results of our reporting segments for the quarter ended April 30, 2004 and 2003:

                                                 
    Three Months Ended 4/30/2004
                    Total                   Total
    Towables
  Motorized
  RV
  Buses
  Corporate
  Company
Net Sales
  $ 410,900,766     $ 183,256,186     $ 594,156,952     $ 51,533,485     $     $ 645,690,437  
Gross Profit
  $ 67,115,568     $ 18,884,150     $ 85,999,718     $ 4,121,775     $     $ 90,121,493  
% of net sales
    16.3 %     10.3 %     14.5 %     8.0 %           14.0 %
Income Before
Income Tax:
  $ 44,492,165     $ 10,948,492     $ 55,440,657     $ 1,388,565     $ (3,084,403 )   $ 53,744,819  
% of net sales
    10.8 %     6.0 %     9.3 %     2.7 %           8.3 %
                                                 
    Three Months Ended 4/30/2003
                    Total                   Total
    Towables
  Motorized
  RV
  Buses
  Corporate
  Company
Net Sales
  $ 297,664,980     $ 61,515,814     $ 359,180,794     $ 53,568,740     $     $ 412,749,534  
Gross Profit
  $ 46,512,825     $ 5,524,972     $ 52,037,797     $ 4,996,709     $     $ 57,034,506  
% of net sales
    15.6 %     9.0 %     14.5 %     9.3 %           13.8 %
Income Before
Income Tax:
  $ 29,449,399     $ 2,849,547     $ 32,298,946     $ 2,513,662     $ (1,500,825 )   $ 33,311,783  
% of net sales
    9.9 %     4.6 %     9.0 %     4.7 %           8.1 %
                 
    Order Backlog
    As of April 30 (000’s)
    2004
  2003
Recreation Vehicles:
               
Towables
  $ 334,680     $ 112,335  
Motorized
    144,272       60,398  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total
  $ 478,952     $ 172,733  
Buses
  $ 121,038     $ 97,394  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total Company
  $ 599,990     $ 270,127  
 
   
 
     
 
 

 


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Nine Months Ended April 30, 2004 vs.
     Nine Months Ended April 30, 2003

Net sales for the nine months of fiscal 2004 were $1,562,596,996 compared to $1,148,909,412 for the same period last year. Income before income taxes in fiscal 2004 was $120,251,329, a 31.4% increase from $91,506,187 in fiscal 2003. Included in fiscal 2004 are sales of $157,366,626 and income before taxes of $8,979,793 for Damon Corporation acquired on September 2, 2003. The increase in income before income taxes of $28,745,142 for the nine months of fiscal 2004 is the result of the following items. $8,979,793 of income generated by Damon Corporation, $19,650,432 of income from increased recreation vehicle revenues, $1,801,449 of income from the gain on the sale and reclassification of certain equity securities previously held as investment available-for-sale, and no impairment losses versus a $1,580,334 loss last year. Offsetting these increases in income before income taxes was reduced income of $912,853 generated by our bus companies, and increased corporate costs of $2,354,013 primarily due to funding insurance reserves and legal and professional fees incurred in defense of claims.

Other income increased by $801,389 due primarily to a one time gain on a sale of excess land at our ElDorado Kansas facility for approximately $222,000 and increased profits of Thor Credit, our joint venture retail finance company for recreation vehicles.

Recreation vehicle revenues increased in the nine months of fiscal 2004 by 41.9% to $1,401,350,436 compared to $987,327,907 in fiscal 2003 and accounted for 90% of total company revenues compared to 85.9% in fiscal 2003. Bus revenues in fiscal 2004 decreased by .2% to $161,246,560 compared to $161,581,505 in fiscal 2003 and accounted for 10.3% of the total company revenues compared to 14.1% in fiscal 2003.

Gross profit as a percentage of sales for the nine months of fiscal 2004 decreased to 13.4% from 14.0% for the same period last year. This reduction in gross margin in 2004 is the result of a competitive pressure in the recreation vehicle market in the first two quarters of 2004, losses at our Thor California operation, and cost increases in aluminum, copper, lumber, plywood and steel. Price increases during our third quarter of 2004 on recreation vehicles have improved our margins as noted in the discussion of the quarter ended April 30, 2004 versus April 30, 2003.

Selling, general, and administrative expenses and amortization of intangibles were $94,347,836 compared to $69,991,832 for the same period in fiscal 2003. As a percentage of sales, selling, general and administrative expense was 6.0% in fiscal 2004 compared to 6.1% in fiscal 2003. Amortization of intangibles increased in fiscal 2004 to $597,066 compared to $536,000 in fiscal 2003. This increase is due to certain non-compete expenses associated with the Damon Corporation acquisition. The additional selling, general and administrative costs are due primarily to the increased costs associated with the 36.0% increase in revenue.

The overall effective tax rate was 38.5% for the nine months of fiscal 2004 compared to 38.4% for fiscal 2003.

 


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The following table represents the results of our reporting segments for the nine months ended April 30, 2004 and 2003:

                                                 
    Nine Months Ended 4/30/2004
                    Total                   Total
    Towables
  Motorized
  RV
  Buses
  Corporate
  Company
Net Sales
  $ 1,012,673,380     $ 388,677,056     $ 1,401,350,436     $ 161,246,560     $     $ 1,562,596,996  
Gross Profit
  $ 154,927,397     $ 39,466,851     $ 194,394,248     $ 15,270,522     $     $ 209,664,770  
% of net sales
    15.3 %     10.2 %     13.9 %     9.5 %           13.4 %
Income Before
Income Tax:
  $ 96,096,353     $ 21,769,760     $ 117,866,113     $ 7,539,921     $ (5,154,705 )   $ 120,251,329  
% of net sales
    9.5 %     5.6 %     8.4 %     4.7 %           7.7 %
                                                 
    Nine Months Ended 4/30/2003
                    Total                   Total
    Towables
  Motorized
  RV
  Buses
  Corporate
  Company
Net Sales
  $ 825,324,163     $ 162,003,744     $ 987,327,907     $ 161,581,505     $     $ 1,148,909,412  
Gross Profit
  $ 128,310,982     $ 15,773,077     $ 144,084,059     $ 16,696,915     $     $ 160,780,974  
% of net sales
    15.5 %     9.7 %     14.6 %     10.3 %           14.0 %
Income Before
Income Tax:
  $ 80,378,714     $ 8,857,174     $ 89,235,888     $ 8,452,774     $ (6,182,475 )   $ 91,506,187  
% of net sales
    9.7 %     5.5 %     9.0 %     5.2 %           8.0 %

Financial Condition and Liquidity

As of April 30, 2004, we had $109,489,860 in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, compared to $172,233,135 on July 31, 2003. We classify our debt and equity securities as trading or available-for-sale securities. The former are carried on our consolidated balance sheets as “Cash and cash equivalents” or “Investments – short term”. The latter are carried on our consolidated balance sheet as “Investments – investments available-for-sale”.

On September 2, 2003, Thor acquired 100% of the common stock of Damon Corporation (“Damon”). Damon is engaged in the business of manufacturing Class A motorhomes and park models. The cash price of the acquisition was approximately $29,618,354, which was paid from internal funds. Immediately after the closing, the Company paid off a $12,972,498 bank debt assumed in connection with the acquisition.

Trading securities, principally investment grade securities composed of asset-based notes, mortgage-backed notes and corporate bonds, are generally bought and held for sale in the near term. All other securities are classified as available-for-sale. In each case, securities are carried at fair market value. Unrealized gains and losses on trading securities are included in earnings. Unrealized gains and losses on investments classified as available-for-sale, net of related tax effect, are not included in earnings, but appear as a component of “Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)” on our consolidated balance sheets until the gain or loss is realized upon the disposition of the investment or if a decline in the fair market value is determined to be other than temporary.

 


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Due to the relative short-term maturity (average 3 months) of our trading securities, we do not believe that a change in the fair market value of these securities will have a significant impact on our financial position or results of future operations.

Working capital at April 30, 2004 was $228,155,791 compared to $190,689,508 on July 31, 2003. We have no long-term debt. We currently have a $30,000,000 revolving line of credit which bears interest at negotiated rates below prime and expires on November 27, 2004. There were no borrowings on this line of credit at April 30, 2004. The loan agreement executed in connection with the line of credit contains certain covenants, including restrictions on additional indebtedness, and requires us to maintain certain financial ratios. We believe that internally generated funds and the line of credit will be sufficient to meet our current needs and any additional capital requirements. Capital expenditures of approximately $19,455,603 for the nine months ended April 30, 2004 were primarily for planned expansions at our Keystone, Dutchmen, Four Winds, and ElDorado National California companies.

The Company anticipates additional capital expenditures in fiscal 2004 of approximately $6,511,000. The major components of these capital expenditures include $3,715,000 at our Keystone facilities, $557,000 at our Four Winds facilities, and approximately $415,000 of capital expenditures at our recently purchased Damon manufacturing operation. The balance of capital expenditures will be for purchasing or replacement of machinery and equipment in the ordinary course of business.

Critical Accounting Principles

The consolidated financial statements of Thor are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires the use of estimates, judgments, and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods presented. We believe that of our accounting policies, the following may involve a higher degree of judgments, estimates, and complexity:

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Thor at least annually reviews the carrying value of its long-lived assets held and used and assets to be disposed of, including goodwill and other intangible assets, or when events and circumstances warrant such a review. This review is performed using estimates of future cash flows. If the carrying value of a long-lived asset is considered impaired, an impairment charge is recorded for the amount by which the carrying value of the long-lived asset exceeds its fair value. Management believes that the estimates of future cash flows and fair values are reasonable; however, changes in estimates of such cash flows and fair values could affect the evaluations.

Insurance Reserves

Generally, we are self-insured for workers’ compensation and group medical insurance. Under these plans, liabilities are recognized for claims incurred, including those incurred but not reported, and changes in the reserves. At the time a workers’ compensation claim is filed, a liability is estimated to settle the claim. The liability for workers’ compensation claims is determined by a third party administrator using various state statutes and reserve requirements. Group medical reserves are funded through a Trust and are estimated using historical claims’ experience. We have a self-insured retention for products liability and personal injury matters of $5,000,000 per occurrence. We have established a reserve on our balance sheet for such occurrences based on historical data. We maintain excess liability insurance with outside insurance carriers to minimize our risks related to catastrophic claims in excess of all our self-insured positions. Any material change in the aforementioned factors could have an adverse impact on our operating results.

 


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Warranty

Thor provides customers of our products with a warranty covering defects in material or workmanship for periods generally ranging from one to two years, with longer warranties on certain structural components. We record a liability based on our best estimate of the amounts necessary to settle future and existing claims on products sold as of the balance sheet date. Factors we use in estimating the warranty liability include a history of units sold, existing dealer inventory, average cost incurred and a profile of the distribution of warranty expenditures over the warranty period. A significant increase in dealer shop rates, the cost of parts or the frequency of claims could have a material adverse impact on our operating results for the period or periods in which such claims or additional costs materialize. Management believes that the warranty reserve is adequate; however, actual claims incurred could differ from estimates, requiring adjustments to the reserves. Warranty reserves are reviewed and adjusted as necessary on a quarterly basis.

Forward Looking Statements

This report includes certain statements that are “forward looking” statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as amended. These forward-looking statements involve uncertainties and risks. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from the Company’s expectations. Factors which could cause materially different results include, among others, fuel availability, interest rate increases, increased material costs, the success of new product introductions, the pace of acquisitions and cost structure improvements, competition and general economic conditions. The Company disclaims any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any change in expectation of the Company after the date hereof or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based except as required by law.

ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

The Company is exposed to market risk from changes in foreign currency related to its operations in Canada. However, because of the size of Canadian operations, a hypothetical 10% change in the Canadian dollar as compared to the U.S. dollar would not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations. The Company is also exposed to market risks related to interest rates because of its investments in corporate debt securities. A hypothetical 10% change in interest rates would not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

ITEM 4. Disclosure Controls and Internal Controls

Our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) (“Disclosure Controls’) are controls and procedures that are designed with the objective of ensuring that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Exchange Act, such as this quarterly report, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure Controls are also designed with the objective of ensuring that this information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our President and Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our internal control over financial reporting (“Internal Controls”) is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, our President and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, and effected by our Board of Directors, management and other personnel, with the objective of providing reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Internal Controls also include policies and procedures that:

1)   pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and disposition of the assets of our company;

 


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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 receipts and expenditures of our company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of our company; and

3)   provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls

Our management, including our President and Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that our Disclosure Controls or Internal Controls will prevent all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs.

Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within our company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of a simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people or by management override of the control. Moreover, the design of any system of controls is also based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events.

Notwithstanding the foregoing limitations, we believe that our Disclosure Controls and Internal Controls provide reasonable assurances that the objectives of our control system are met.

Quarterly Evaluation of the Company’s Disclosure Controls

As of April 30, 2004, the last day of the period covered by this report, an evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our President and Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our Disclosure Controls. Based upon that evaluation, our President and Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer concluded, subject to the limitations noted above, that the design and operation of our Disclosure Controls were effective to ensure that material information related to our company which is required to be disclosed in reports filed under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms. There has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the last fiscal quarter that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 


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PART II — Other Information

ITEM 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

a.)   Exhibits
 
         Not Applicable
 
b.)   Reports on Form 8-K
 
    On February 4, 2004, the Company filed a Form 8-K announcing order backlog and preliminary sales for the quarter and six months ended January 31, 2004.
 
    On March 11, 2004, the Company filed a Form 8-K announcing financial results for the second quarter and six months ended January 31, 2004.
 
    On April 6, 2004, the Company announced certain financial results for the two months ended March 31, 2004.

 


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SIGNATURES

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

         
 
      THOR INDUSTRIES, INC.
      (Registrant)
         
DATE: June 4, 2004
  /s/   Wade F. B. Thompson
     
 
      Wade F. B. Thompson
      Chairman of the Board, President
      and Chief Executive Officer
         
DATE: June 4, 2004
  /s/   Walter L. Bennett
     
 
      Walter L. Bennett
      Executive Vice President,
      Secretary and Chief Financial Officer