Form 10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

(Mark One)

 

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

For the quarterly period ended February 29, 2012

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

 

 

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.    x  Yes    ¨  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).    x  Yes    ¨  No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See 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   x

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

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
April 6, 2012
 

Common Stock

     8,391,244   

 

 

 


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FORM 10-Q

INDEX

 

     Page No.  

PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  

Item 1. Financial Statements

  

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 29, 2012 and May 31, 2011

     1   

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Retained Earnings for the three-month and nine-month periods ended February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011

     3   

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine-month periods ended February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011

     4   

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

     5   

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

     12   

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

     24   

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

     25   

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

  

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

     25   

Item 1A. Risk Factors

     25   

Item 6. Exhibits

     25   

Signatures

     26   


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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements.

Skyline Corporation and Subsidiary Companies

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     February 29, 2012      May 31, 2011  
     (Unaudited)         

ASSETS

  

Current Assets:

     

Cash

   $ 3,747       $ 9,727   

U.S. Treasury Bills, at cost plus accrued interest

     26,997         34,994   

Accounts receivable

     11,716         11,477   

Inventories

     9,170         8,720   

Other current assets

     2,614         3,463   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Current Assets

     54,244         68,381   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Property, Plant and Equipment, at Cost:

     

Land

     3,992         4,063   

Buildings and improvements

     41,223         45,760   

Machinery and equipment

     22,304         23,300   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     67,519         73,123   

Less accumulated depreciation

     49,241         52,998   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     18,278         20,125   

Idle property, net of accumulated depreciation

     3,669         4,677   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net Property, Plant and Equipment

     21,947         24,802   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other Assets

     6,019         5,916   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Assets

   $ 82,210       $ 99,099   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

 

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Item  1. Financial Statements — (Continued).

 

Skyline Corporation and Subsidiary Companies

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Continued)

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

Consolidated Balance Sheets
     February 29, 2012     May 31, 2011  
     (Unaudited)        

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

  

Current Liabilities:

    

Accounts payable, trade

   $ 3,093      $ 3,392   

Accrued salaries and wages

     3,186        3,089   

Accrued marketing programs

     2,963        1,573   

Accrued warranty and related expenses

     3,889        3,366   

Accrued workers’ compensation

     1,035        822   

Other accrued liabilities

     2,538        2,474   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Current Liabilities

     16,704        14,716   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Deferred Liabilities

     7,632        7,344   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies – See Note 6

    

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

     118,378        137,543   

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

     (65,744     (65,744
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Shareholders’ Equity

     57,874        77,039   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

   $ 82,210      $ 99,099   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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

 

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Item 1. Financial Statements — (Continued).

 

Skyline Corporation and Subsidiary Companies

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Retained Earnings

For the Three-Month and Nine-Month Periods Ended February 29, 2012 and

February 28, 2011 (Unaudited)

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

 

     Three-Months Ended     Nine-Months Ended  
     February 29,     February 28,     February 29,     February 28,  
     2012     2011     2012     2011  

OPERATIONS

        

Net sales

   $ 36,805      $ 31,776      $ 132,385      $ 114,224   

Cost of sales

     37,497        33,494        130,768        114,818   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross (loss) profit

     (692     (1,718     1,617        (594

Selling and administrative expenses

     (6,698     (7,039     (21,785     (22,020

Gain on sale of idle property, plant and equipment

     —          —          2,500        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating loss

     (7,390     (8,757     (17,668     (22,614

Interest income

     3        15        14        51   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss before income taxes

     (7,387     (8,742     (17,654     (22,563

Benefit from income taxes

     —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss

   $ (7,387   $ (8,742   $ (17,654   $ (22,563
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic loss per share

   $ (.88   $ (1.04   $ (2.10   $ (2.69
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash dividends per share

   $ —        $ .18      $ .18      $ .54   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding

     8,391,244        8,391,244        8,391,244        8,391,244   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

RETAINED EARNINGS

        

Balance at beginning of period

   $ 125,765      $ 153,369      $ 137,543      $ 170,211   

Net loss

     (7,387     (8,742     (17,654     (22,563

Cash dividends paid

     —          (1,510     (1,511     (4,531
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of period

   $ 118,378      $ 143,117      $ 118,378      $ 143,117   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

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Item 1. Financial Statements — (Continued).

 

Skyline Corporation and Subsidiary Companies

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the Nine-Month Periods Ended February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011 (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     February 29,     February 28,  
     2012     2011  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

    

Net loss

   $ (17,654   $ (22,563

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

    

Depreciation

     1,779        2,020   

Gain on sale of idle property, plant and equipment

     (2,500     —     

Change in assets and liabilities:

    

Accrued interest receivable

     3        2   

Accounts receivable

     (239     (10

Inventories

     (450     (1,334

Other current assets

     849        1,469   

Accounts payable, trade

     (299     221   

Accrued liabilities

     2,287        1,488   

Other, net

     212        13   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

     (16,012     (18,694
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

    

Proceeds from principal payments of U.S. Treasury Bills

     53,983        189,947   

Purchase of U.S. Treasury Bills

     (45,989     (170,951

Proceeds from sale of idle property, plant and equipment

     4,071        —     

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

     (493     (528

Other, net

     (29     (104
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by investing activities

     11,543        18,364   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

    

Cash dividends paid

     (1,511     (4,531
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

     (1,511     (4,531
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease in cash

     (5,980     (4,861

Cash at beginning of period

     9,727        9,268   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash at end of period

   $ 3,747      $ 4,407   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

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Item 1. Financial Statements — (Continued).

 

Skyline Corporation and Subsidiary Companies

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

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

The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial position as of February 29, 2012, in addition to the consolidated results of operations and consolidated cash flows for the three-month and nine-month periods ended February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011. Due to the seasonal nature of the Corporation’s business, interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for the entire year.

The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations for reporting on Form 10-Q. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally accompanying the annual consolidated financial statements have been omitted. The audited consolidated balance sheet as of May 31, 2011 and the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Corporation’s latest annual report on Form 10-K.

The following is a summary of the accounting policies that have a significant effect on the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Investments — The Corporation invests in United States Government securities, which are typically held until maturity and are therefore classified as held-to-maturity and carried at amortized cost.

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, nor does it have an allowance for credit losses due to favorable collections experience. If a loss occurs, the Corporation’s policy is to recognize it in the period when collectability cannot be reasonably assured.

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.

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

 

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Item 1. Financial Statements — (Continued).

Skyline Corporation and Subsidiary Companies

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (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 February 29, 2012, Idle property, net of accumulated depreciation consisted of manufacturing facilities in the following locations: Hemet, California; Ocala, Florida; Elkhart, Indiana; Halstead, Kansas; Mocksville, North Carolina and Fair Haven, Vermont. At May 31, 2011, Idle property, net of accumulated depreciation consisted of manufacturing facilities in: Hemet, California; Ocala, Florida; Halstead Kansas; Mocksville, North Carolina and Ephrata, Pennsylvania. Manufacturing facilities in Ocala, Florida and in Ephrata, Pennsylvania were sold in the second quarter of fiscal 2012.

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 recorded a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets in fiscal 2010 and continues to maintain this allowance.

NOTE 2 Investments

The following is a summary of investments:

 

     Gross
Amortized
Costs
     Gross
Unrealized
(Losses)
Gains
     Fair
Value
 
     (Dollars in thousands)  

February 29, 2012

        

U. S. Treasury Bills

   $ 26,997       $ 3       $ 27,000   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

May 31, 2011

        

U. S. Treasury Bills

   $ 34,994       $ 11       $ 35,005   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Item 1. Financial Statements — (Continued).

Skyline Corporation and Subsidiary Companies

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

NOTE 2 Investments (Continued)

 

The fair value is determined by a secondary market for U.S. Government Securities. At February 29, 2012 and May 31, 2011, the U.S. Treasury Bills matured within five months.

NOTE 3 Inventories

Total inventories consist of the following:

 

     February 29,      May 31,  
     2012      2011  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Raw materials

   $ 4,971       $ 5,016   

Work in process

     2,772         3,300   

Finished goods

     1,427         404   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 9,170       $ 8,720   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

NOTE 4 Warranty

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

 

     Nine-Months Ended  
     February 29,     February 28,  
     2012     2011  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Balance at the beginning of the period

   $ 4,966      $ 4,839   

Accruals for warranties

     4,429        3,692   

Settlements made during the period

     (3,906     (3,707
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at the end of the period

     5,489        4,824   

Non-current balance included in other deferred liabilities

     1,600        1,500   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accrued warranty and related expenses

   $ 3,889      $ 3,324   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Item 1. Financial Statements — (Continued).

Skyline Corporation and Subsidiary Companies

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

NOTE 5 Income Taxes

The Corporation’s gross deferred tax assets of approximately $37 million consist of approximately $23 million in federal net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards, $7 million in state net operating loss carryforwards, and $7 million resulting from temporary differences between financial and tax reporting. The federal net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards have a life expectancy of 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.

NOTE 6 Commitments and Contingencies

The Corporation was contingently liable at February 29, 2012 under repurchase agreements with certain financial institutions providing inventory financing for dealers of its products. Under these arrangements, which are customary in the manufactured housing and recreational vehicle industries, the Corporation agrees to repurchase units in the event of default by the 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, without reduction for the resale value of the repurchased units, was approximately $69 million at February 29, 2012 and approximately $52 million at May 31, 2011.

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 February 29, 2012 will not be material to its financial position or results of operations.

 

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Item 1. Financial Statements — (Continued).

Skyline Corporation and Subsidiary Companies

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

NOTE 6 Commitments and Contingencies (Continued)

 

The amounts of obligations from repurchased units and incurred net losses for the periods presented are as follows:

 

     Three-Months Ended      Nine-Months Ended  
     February 29,      February 28,      February 29,      February 28,  
     2012      2011      2012      2011  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Number of units repurchased

     —           1         —           1   

Obligations from units repurchased

   $ —         $ 11       $ —         $ 11   

Net losses on repurchased units

   $ —         $ 1       $ —         $ 1   

The Corporation is a party to various pending legal proceedings in the normal course of business. One proceeding in particular is the case of FEMA Trailer Formaldehyde Product Liability Litigation, Multidistrict Litigation (“MDL”) No. 1873, before the United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana. This MDL relates to alleged formaldehyde exposure in emergency housing units provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”) to individuals displaced by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Although the Corporation did not have a contract with FEMA, its independent recreational vehicle dealers sold recreational vehicles to the agency.

During the third quarter of fiscal 2012, the court presiding over the MDL issued an order to have plaintiffs and defendants participate in mediation. From this mediation the Corporation and the plaintiffs agreed to a settlement of $737,000. In accruing for the settlement, an expense of approximately $400,000 was recognized in the third quarter. Subsequent to February 29, 2012, the Corporation remitted the $737,000 to the United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana.

 

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Item 1. Financial Statements — (Continued).

Skyline Corporation and Subsidiary Companies

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

NOTE 7 Industry Segment Information

The Corporation designs, produces and markets manufactured housing, modular housing and recreational vehicles (travel trailers, fifth wheels and park models). Manufactured housing represents homes built according to a national building code; modular housing represents homes built to a local building code. The percentage allocation of manufactured housing and recreational vehicle net sales is:

 

      Three-Months Ended     Nine-Months Ended  
     February 29,     February 28,     February 29,     February 28,  
     2012     2011     2012     2011  

Housing

        

Manufactured Housing

        

Domestic

     42     45     49     54

Canadian

     —          1        —          1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     42        46        49        55   

Modular Housing

        

Domestic

     8        11        9        9   

Canadian

     2        1        3        1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     10        12        12        10   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Housing

     52        58        61        65   

Recreational Vehicles

        

Domestic

     31        31        30        26   

Canadian

     17        11        9        9   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Recreational Vehicles

     48        42        39        35   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     100     100     100     100
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Item 1. Financial Statements — (Continued).

Skyline Corporation and Subsidiary Companies

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

NOTE 7 Industry Segment Information (Continued)

 

 

     Three-Months Ended     Nine-Months Ended  
     February 29,     February 28,     February 29,     February 28,  
     2012     2011     2012     2011  
     (Dollars in thousands)     (Dollars in thousands)  

NET SALES

        

Housing

        

Manufactured Housing

        

Domestic

   $ 15,230      $ 14,462      $ 64,023      $ 61,562   

Canadian

     —          245        —          827   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     15,230        14,707        64,023        62,389   

Modular Housing

        

Domestic

     3,047        3,592        11,801        10,125   

Canadian

     788        198        4,544        1,169   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     3,835        3,790        16,345        11,294   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Housing

     19,065        18,497        80,368        73,683   

Recreational Vehicles

        

Domestic

     11,615        9,852        39,214        30,282   

Canadian

     6,125        3,427        12,803        10,259   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Recreational Vehicles

     17,740        13,279        52,017        40,541   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Net Sales

   $ 36,805      $ 31,776      $ 132,385      $ 114,224   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES

        

Operating Loss

        

Housing

   $ (4,694   $ (5,359   $ (12,500   $ (14,305

Recreational vehicles

     (2,009     (2,812     (5,749     (6,537

General corporate expense

     (687     (586     (1,919     (1,772

Gain on sale of idle property, plant and equipment

     —          —          2,500        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating loss

     (7,390     (8,757     (17,668     (22,614

Interest income

     3        15        14        51   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss before income taxes

   $ (7,387   $ (8,742   $ (17,654   $ (22,563
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating loss represents operating losses before interest income and benefit from income taxes with non-traceable operating expenses being allocated to industry segments based on percentages of sales. General corporate expenses are not allocated to the industry segments.

 

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Item 1. Financial Statements — (Continued).

Skyline Corporation and Subsidiary Companies

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

NOTE 8 Gain on Sale of Idle Property, Plant and Equipment

During the second quarter of fiscal year 2012, the Corporation sold idle housing facilities located in Ocala, Florida and Ephrata, Pennsylvania. The gain on the sale of these facilities was $1,114,000 and $1,386,000, respectively.

 

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

Overview

The Corporation designs, produces and markets manufactured housing, modular housing and recreational vehicles (travel trailers, fifth wheels 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 twelve manufacturing facilities in nine states. Manufactured housing, modular housing and recreational vehicles 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 recreational vehicles throughout the year, seasonal fluctuations in sales do occur. Sales and production of manufactured housing and modular housing are affected by winter weather conditions at the Corporation’s northern plants. Recreational vehicle sales are generally higher in the spring and summer months than in the fall and winter months.

Manufactured and modular housing are marketed under a number of trademarks, and are available in a variety of dimensions. 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. Recreational vehicles include travel trailers, fifth wheels and park models. Travel trailers and fifth wheels are marketed under the following trademarks: “Aljo”; “Bobcat”; “Koala”; “Layton”; “Mountain View”; “Nomad”; “Texan”; “Wagoneer”; “Walkabout”; and “Weekender”. Park models are marketed under the following trademarks: “Cedar Cove”; “Cutlass”; “Cutlass Elite”; “Kensington”; “Shore Park Homes”; and “Vacation Villa”. The Corporation’s recreational vehicles are intended to provide temporary living accommodations for individuals seeking leisure travel and outdoor recreation.

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — (Continued).

Manufactured Housing, Modular Housing and Recreational Vehicle Industry Conditions

Sales of manufactured housing, modular housing and recreational vehicles 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. The manufactured housing industry has until recently been affected by a continuing decline in sales. This decline, caused primarily by adverse economic conditions, tightening retail and wholesale credit markets and a depressed site-built housing market, is resulting in historically low industry shipments. Total shipments for calendar 2011 were approximately 52,000 units, a 3 percent increase from the previous year’s total of approximately 50,000 units.

Tight credit markets for retail and wholesale financing have become a significant challenge for the manufactured housing industry. According to the Manufactured Housing Institute, a lack of retail financing options and restrictive credit standards has negatively affected manufactured home buyers. In addition, a significant decline has occurred in wholesale financing, especially as national floor plan lenders have decreased lending to industry dealers.

The domestic modular housing industry has challenges similar to the manufactured housing industry, such as restrictive retail and wholesale financing, and a depressed site-built housing market. Comparing calendar 2005 to 2011, total shipments decreased from approximately 43,000 to 12,000 units, a decline of 72 percent. Information related to the Canadian modular housing industry is not available.

Sales of recreational vehicles are influenced by changes in consumer confidence, employment levels, the availability of retail and wholesale financing and gasoline prices. Industry unit sales of travel trailers and fifth wheels have varied in recent years. From calendar 2007 to the first half of 2009 unit sales decreased as a result of recessionary conditions, decreased household wealth, tightening credit markets for retail and wholesale financing, and excess inventory of new recreational vehicles. Unit sales, however, started increasing in the last half of calendar 2009 and continue to date. The Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) notes that industry sales will benefit from stronger economic growth, increased job opportunities and easing consumer credit. These benefits, however, will remain small by historical standards.

Third Quarter Fiscal 2012 Results

The Corporation experienced the following results during the third quarter of fiscal 2012:

 

   

Total net sales were $36,805,000 an approximate 16 percent increase from the $31,776,000 reported in the same period a year ago.

 

   

Housing net sales were $19,065,000, an approximate 3 percent increase from the $18,497,000 realized in the third quarter of fiscal 2011.

 

   

Recreational vehicle net sales were $17,740,000 in the third quarter of fiscal 2012, an approximate 34 percent increase from $13,279,000 in the third quarter of fiscal 2011.

 

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Item  2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — (Continued).

Third Quarter Fiscal 2012 Results — (Continued)

 

 

   

Net loss for the third quarter of fiscal 2012 was $7,387,000 as compared to $8,742,000 for the third quarter of fiscal 2011. On a per share basis, net loss was $.88 as compared to $1.04 for the same period a year ago.

 

   

The Corporation continues to maintain a full valuation allowance for deferred tax assets, and as a result recognized no benefit from income taxes from its current period loss.

 

   

The Corporation announced the closure of its recreational vehicle facility in Hemet, California due to weak demand in its market area; primarily states in the Pacific and Rocky Mountain regions. Operations are expected to conclude in April 2012. Dealers that purchase recreational vehicles from this facility will have their product needs met by the Corporation’s facilities in Bristol and Elkhart, Indiana.

 

   

The Board of Directors approved a resolution to suspend dividend payments on the outstanding shares of the Corporation’s common stock until further notice. The suspension was for cash preservation purposes. The Board will evaluate financial performance and liquidity needs in determining the timing and amount of future dividend payments.

 

   

As referenced in Note 6 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the Corporation reached a settlement in the case of FEMA Formaldehyde Product Liability Litigation, Multidistrict Litigation No. 1873. The settlement resulted in the Corporation incurring a charge of approximately $400,000. The total settlement of $737,000 was remitted to the United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana subsequent to February 29, 2012.

The Corporation’s housing segment experienced increased net sales in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2012 as compared to the same periods in prior year. Management cannot determine with certainty if this trend will continue. This uncertainty is based on continuing negative economic conditions previously referenced.

The recreational vehicle segment experienced increased net sales in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2012 as compared to the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2011. Regarding the business environment for the remaining quarter of fiscal 2012, the RVIA forecasts calendar 2012 travel trailer and fifth wheel shipments of approximately 226,000 units; a 6 percent increase from calendar 2011’s total of approximately 213,000 units.

The Corporation has a significant position of its working capital in cash and U.S. Treasury Bills, and no bank debt. With experienced employees, the Corporation is meeting the challenges ahead by continuing to evaluate its cost structure; by analyzing staffing needs, negotiating with current and potential product and service providers, and selling when possible non-strategic assets. In addition, the Corporation is seeking opportunities for domestic and Canadian revenue growth; especially products such as modular housing and park models.

 

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Item  2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — (Continued).

 

Results of Operations – Three-Month Period Ended February 29, 2012 Compared to Three-Month Period Ended February 28, 2011 (Unaudited)

Net Sales and Unit Shipments

 

     February 29,            February 28,            Increase  
     2012      Percent     2011      Percent     (Decrease)  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Net Sales

            

Housing

            

Manufactured Housing

            

Domestic

   $ 15,230         42   $ 14,462         45   $ 768   

Canadian

     —           —          245         1        (245
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     15,230         42        14,707         46        523   

Modular Housing

            

Domestic

     3,047         8        3,592         11        (545

Canadian

     788         2        198         1        590   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     3,835         10        3,790         12        45   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Housing

     19,065         52        18,497         58        568   

Recreational Vehicles

            

Domestic

     11,615         31        9,852         31        1,763   

Canadian

     6,125         17        3,427         11        2,698   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Recreational Vehicles

     17,740         48        13,279         42        4,461   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Net Sales

   $ 36,805         100   $ 31,776         100   $ 5,029   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Unit shipments

            

Housing

            

Manufactured Housing

            

Domestic

     344         21     329         24     15   

Canadian

     —           —          9         1        (9
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     344         21        338         25        6   

Modular Housing

            

Domestic

     48         3        55         4        (7

Canadian

     16         1        4         —          12   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     64         4        59         4        5   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Housing

     408         25        397         29        11   

Recreational Vehicles

            

Domestic

     793         49        736         54        57   

Canadian

     412         26        236         17        176   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Recreational Vehicles

     1,205         75        972         71        233   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Unit Shipments

     1,613         100     1,369         100     244   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Item  2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — (Continued).

Results of Operations – Three-Month Period Ended February 29, 2012 Compared to Three-Month Period Ended February 28, 2011 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

 

Net Sales and Unit Shipments — (Continued)

 

Housing net sales increased approximately 3 percent. The increase was the outcome of:

 

   

Domestic manufactured housing net sales increasing approximately 5 percent

 

   

Canadian manufactured housing net sales decreasing 100 percent

 

   

Domestic modular housing net sales decreasing approximately 15 percent

 

   

Canadian modular housing net sales increasing approximately threefold.

Housing unit shipments increased approximately 3 percent. The increase was the outcome of:

 

   

Domestic manufactured housing shipments increasing approximately 5 percent

 

   

Canadian manufactured housing shipments decreasing 100

 

   

Domestic modular housing shipments decreasing approximately 13 percent

 

   

Canadian modular housing shipments increasing threefold.

Total domestic manufactured housing unit shipments increased approximately 5 percent. Industry unit shipments for these products increased approximately 41 percent from December 2011 to February 2012 as compared to the same period a year ago. Current industry unit shipment data for modular housing is not available. Adverse conditions that caused the Corporation’s unit shipments to lag the industry include:

 

   

Competitors providing wholesale financing to dealers, thereby creating greater sales opportunities

 

   

Unit shipment growth occurring in states where the Corporation has no or minimal sales activity due primarily to a lack of either manufacturing facilities or an established independent dealer network

 

   

The Federal Emergency Management Agency purchasing a large quantity of emergency housing units. The Corporation does not sell directly to governmental entities, nor did it have an independent dealer compete in the bidding process.

Compared to prior year’s third quarter, the average net sales price for domestic housing products increased approximately 1 percent due to sales price adjustments resulting from increased material costs. The average net sales price of domestic and Canadian modular housing products decreased approximately 3 and 1 percent, respectively, due to a shift in consumer preference toward homes with lower price points; either through less square footage or fewer amenities.

 

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Item  2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — (Continued).

Results of Operations – Three-Month Period Ended February 29, 2012 Compared to Three-Month Period Ended February 28, 2011 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

 

Net Sales and Unit Shipments — (Continued)

 

Recreational vehicle net sales increased approximately 34 percent. The increase was the result of:

 

   

Domestic recreational vehicle net sales increasing approximately 18 percent

 

   

Canadian recreational vehicle net sales increasing approximately 79 percent.

Recreational vehicle unit shipments increased approximately 24 percent. The increase was the outcome of:

 

   

Domestic recreational vehicle shipments increasing approximately 8 percent

 

   

Canadian recreational vehicle shipments increasing approximately 75 percent.

Unit shipments for travel trailers and fifth wheels increased approximately 24 percent. Industry shipments for these products from December 2011 to February 2012 increased approximately 12 percent as compared to the same period a year ago. The addition of the Koala, and the redesign of other models that gained acceptance with consumers are factors why the Corporation’s unit shipments outpaced the industry. Current industry unit shipment data for park models is not available.

The average net sales price per unit for recreational vehicle products in the third quarter of fiscal year 2012 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal year 2011 increased approximately 8 percent. The increase is due to sales price adjustments with respect to increased material costs. In addition, the average net sales price increased as result of a shift in consumer preference toward recreational vehicles with higher price points; either through more square footage or greater amenities.

Cost of Sales

 

     February 29,      Percent      February 28,      Percent      Increase  
     2012      of Sales*      2011      of Sales*     
     (Dollars in Thousands)  

Housing

   $ 20,263         106       $ 19,783         107       $ 480   

Recreational vehicles

     17,234         97         13,711         103         3,523   
     

 

 

       

 

 

       

 

 

 

Consolidated

   $ 37,497         102       $ 33,494         105       $ 4,003   
     

 

 

       

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

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

Housing cost of sales rose primarily due to an increase in unit shipments. As a percentage of net sales, cost of sales decreased due to material cost as a percentage of net sales decreasing. This decrease is the result of sales price adjustments.

 

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Item  2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — (Continued).

Results of Operations – Three-Month Period Ended February 29, 2012 Compared to Three-Month Period Ended February 28, 2011 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

 

Cost of Sales — (Continued)

 

Recreational vehicle cost of sales rose primarily due to an increase in unit shipments. As a percentage of net sales, cost of sales decreased due to material cost as a percentage of net sales decreasing. This decrease is the result of sales price adjustments. Direct labor as a percentage of net sales also declined due to a shift in consumer preference toward products that have lower direct labor per unit as compared to prior year. In addition, certain manufacturing costs were also fixed amid rising sales.

Selling and Administrative Expenses

 

     February  29,
2012
     Percent
of  Sales
     February  28,
2011
     Percent
of  Sales
     Decrease  
                 
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Selling and administrative expenses

   $ 6,698         18       $ 7,039         22       $ 341   

Selling and administrative expenses decreased as a result of the Corporation’s efforts to reduce various costs.

Operating Loss

 

     February  29,
2012
    Percent
of  Sales*
    February  28,
2011
    Percent
of  Sales*
 
          
     (Dollars in Thousands)  

Housing

   $ (4,694     (25   $ (5,359     (29

Recreational vehicles

     (2,009     (11     (2,812     (21

General corporate expense

     (687     (2     (586     (2
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

Total Operating loss

   $ (7,390     (20   $ (8,757     (28
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

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

The operating loss for housing and recreational vehicles decreased due to increased unit shipments and improved margins. In addition, the housing segment also had decreased selling and administrative expenses.

General corporate expenses increased due to a charge for the corporation’s liability for retirement and death benefits offered to certain current employees or former employees. The charge occurred as a result of a change in the interest rate used in valuing the liability.

 

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Item  2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — (Continued).

Results of Operations – Nine-Month Period Ended February 29, 2012 Compared to Nine-Month Period Ended February 28, 2011 (Unaudited)

 

Net Sales and Unit Shipments

 

     February 29,            February 28,            Increase  
     2012      Percent     2011      Percent     (Decrease)  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Net Sales

            

Housing

            

Manufactured Housing

            

Domestic

   $ 64,023         49   $ 61,562         54   $ 2,461   

Canadian

     —           —          827         1        (827
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     64,023         49        62,389         55        1,634   

Modular Housing

            

Domestic

     11,801         9        10,125         9        1,676   

Canadian

     4,544         3        1,169         1        3,375   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     16,345         12        11,294         10        5,051   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Housing

     80,368         61        73,683         65        6,685   

Recreational Vehicles

            

Domestic

     39,214         30        30,282         26        8,932   

Canadian

     12,803         9        10,259         9        2,544   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Recreational Vehicles

     52,017         39        40,541         35        11,476   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Sales

   $ 132,385         100   $ 114,224         100   $ 18,161   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Unit shipments

            

Housing

            

Manufactured Housing

            

Domestic

     1,429         27     1,432         31     (3

Canadian

     —           —          32         1        (32
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     1,429         27        1,464         32        (35

Modular Housing

            

Domestic

     203         4        176         4        27   

Canadian

     85         1        22         —          63   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     288         5        198         4        90   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Housing

     1,717         32        1,662         36        55   

Recreational Vehicles

            

Domestic

     2,765         52        2,225         48        540   

Canadian

     819         16        725         16        94   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Recreational Vehicles

     3,584         68        2,950         64        634   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Unit Shipments

     5,301         100     4,612         100     689   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Item  2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — (Continued).

Results of Operations – Nine-Month Period Ended February 29, 2012 Compared to Nine-Month Period Ended February 28, 2011 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

 

Net Sales and Unit Shipments — (Continued)

 

Housing net sales increased approximately 9 percent. The increase was the outcome of:

 

   

Domestic manufactured housing net sales increasing approximately 4 percent

 

   

Canadian manufactured housing net sales decreasing 100 percent

 

   

Domestic modular housing net sales increasing approximately 17 percent

 

   

Canadian modular housing net sales increasing approximately threefold.

Housing unit shipments increased approximately 3 percent. The increase was the outcome of:

 

   

Domestic manufactured housing shipments being comparable to prior year

 

   

Canadian manufactured housing shipments decreasing 100 percent

 

   

Domestic modular shipments increasing approximately 15 percent

 

   

Canadian modular shipments increasing approximately threefold.

Total domestic manufactured housing unit shipments decreased slightly. Industry unit shipments for these products from May 2011 to February 2012 increased approximately 20 percent as compared to the same period a year ago. Current industry unit shipment data for modular housing is not available. Adverse conditions that caused the Corporation’s unit shipments to lag the industry include:

 

   

Competitors providing wholesale financing to dealers, thereby creating greater sales opportunities

 

   

Unit shipment growth occurring in states where the Corporation has no or minimal sales activity due primarily to a lack of either manufacturing facilities or an established independent dealer network

 

   

The Federal Emergency Management Agency purchasing a large quantity of emergency housing units. The Corporation does not sell directly to governmental entities, nor did it have an independent dealer compete in the bidding process.

Compared to prior year’s first nine months, the average net sales price for domestic manufactured housing increased approximately 4 percent. Domestic and Canadian modular housing products both increased approximately 1 percent. The increase is primarily due to sales price adjustments resulting from higher material costs.

Recreational vehicle net sales revenue increased approximately 28 percent. The increase the outcome of:

 

   

Domestic recreational vehicle net sales increasing approximately 30 percent

 

   

Canadian recreational vehicle net sales increasing approximately 25 percent.

 

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Item  2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — (Continued).

Results of Operations – Nine-Month Period Ended February 29, 2012 Compared to Nine-Month Period Ended February 28, 2011 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

 

Net Sales and Unit Shipments — (Continued)

 

Recreational vehicle unit shipments increased approximately 21 percent. The increase the outcome of:

 

   

Domestic recreational vehicle shipments increasing approximately 24 percent

 

   

Canadian recreational vehicle shipments increasing approximately 13 percent.

Unit shipments for travel trailers and fifth wheels increased approximately 22 percent. Industry shipments for these products from May 2011 to February 2012 increased 8 percent as compared to the same period a year ago. The addition of the Koala, and the redesign of other models that gained acceptance with consumers are factors why the Corporation’s unit shipments outpaced the industry. Current industry unit shipment data for park models is not available.

The average net sales price per unit for recreational vehicle products in the first nine months of fiscal year 2012 as compared to the first nine months of fiscal year 2011 increased approximately 6 percent. The increase is primarily due to sales price adjustments with respect to increased material costs. In addition, the average net sales price increased as a result of a shift in consumer preference toward recreational vehicles with higher price points; either through more square footage or greater amenities.

Cost of Sales

 

     February 29,
2012
     Percent
of  Sales*
     February  28,
2011
     Percent
of  Sales*
     Increase  
              
     (Dollars in Thousands)  

Housing

   $ 80,616         100       $ 74,374         101       $ 6,242   

Recreational vehicles

     50,152         96         40,444         100         9,708   
  

 

 

       

 

 

       

 

 

 

Consolidated

   $ 130,768         99       $ 114,818         101       $ 15,950   
  

 

 

       

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

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

Housing cost of sales rose primarily due to an increase in unit shipments. As a percentage of net sales, cost of sales decreased due to certain manufacturing expenses being fixed amid rising sales.

Recreational vehicle cost of sales rose primarily due to an increase in unit shipments. As a percentage of net sales, cost of sales decreased due to certain manufacturing cost being fixed amid rising sales. In addition, direct labor as a percentage of net sales declined as a result of a shift in consumer preference toward products that have lower direct labor per unit as compared to prior year.

 

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Item  2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — (Continued).

Results of Operations – Nine-Month Period Ended February 29, 2012 Compared to Nine-Month Period Ended February 28, 2011 (Unaudited) — (Continued)

 

Selling and Administrative Expenses

 

     February  29,
2012
     Percent
of Sales
     February 28,
2011
     Percent
of Sales
     Decrease  
                
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Selling and administrative expenses

   $ 21,785         16       $ 22,020         19       $ 235   

Selling and administrative expenses decreased as a result of the Corporation’s efforts to reduce various costs.

Gain on Sale of Idle Property, Plant and Equipment

The Corporation sold idle housing facilities located in Ocala, Florida and Ephrata, Pennsylvania. The gain on the sale of these facilities was $1,114,000 and $1,386,000, respectively.

Operating Loss

 

     February  29,
2012
    Percent
of  Sales*
    February  28,
2011
    Percent
of  Sales*
 
          
     (Dollars in Thousands)  

Housing

   $ (12,500     (16   $ (14,305     (19

Recreational vehicles

     (5,749     (11     (6,537     (16

General corporate expense

     (1,919     (1     (1,772     (2

Gain on sale of idle property, plant and equipment

     2,500        2        —          —     
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

Total Operating loss

   $ (17,668     (13   $ (22,614     (20
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

* The percentages for housing and recreational vehicles are based on segment net sales. The percentage for general corporate expenses, gain on sale of property, plant and equipment and total operating loss are based on total net sales.

The operating loss for housing and recreational vehicles decreased due to increased unit shipments and improved margins. In addition, the housing segment also had decreased selling and administrative expenses.

General corporate expenses increased primarily due to a charge for the corporation’s liability for retirement and death benefits offered to certain employees or former employees. The charge occurred as a result of a change in the interest rate used in valuing the liability.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

     February  29,
2012
     May  31,
2011
     Increase
(Decrease)
 
          
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Cash and U.S. Treasury Bills

   $ 30,744       $ 44,721       $ (13,977

Current assets, exclusive of cash and US Treasury Bills

   $ 23,500       $ 23,660       $ (160

Current liabilities

   $ 16,704       $ 14,716       $ 1,988   

Working capital

   $ 37,540       $ 53,665       $ (16,125

The Corporation’s policy is to invest its excess cash, which exceeds its operating needs, in U.S. Government Securities. Cash and U.S. Treasury Bills decreased due primarily to a net loss of $17,654,000 and dividends paid of $1,511,000; offset by $4,071,000 received from the sale of idle property, plant and equipment.

Current liabilities changed as a result of a $1,390,000 increase in marketing programs. The increase is due to accruals for an ongoing marketing program for manufactured housing dealers. Accruals are made monthly, and the majority of payments are made during the Corporation’s fourth fiscal quarter.

Capital expenditures totaled $493,000 for the first nine months of fiscal 2012 as compared to $528,000 for the first nine months of fiscal 2011. Included in current year’s capital expenditures is approximately $200,000 related to the conversion of the Bristol, Indiana facility. Capital expenditures were made primarily to replace or refurbish machinery and equipment in addition to improving manufacturing efficiencies. In the third quarter of fiscal 2009, the Corporation began a project to implement an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. The project is expected to last until the end of fiscal 2013, and the cost is to be paid out of the Corporation’s normal budget for capital expenditures. The amount of capital expended for this project through February 29, 2012 is approximately $956,000. The amount of capital expended in the first nine months of fiscal 2012 was approximately $21,000, while the amount expended in the first nine months of fiscal 2011 was approximately $45,000. The goal of the ERP system is to obtain better decision-making information, to react quicker to changes in market conditions, and lower the Corporation’s technology costs.

The Corporation’s current cash and other short-term investments are expected to be adequate to fund any capital expenditures and potential treasury stock purchases during fiscal 2012. Although the Corporation has experienced decreased liquidity, its financing needs have been met with a combination of cash on hand and funds generated through the sale of assets.

 

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Item  2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — (Continued).

 

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 demonstrated an ability to adjust selling prices in reaction to changing costs due to inflation.

Forward Looking Information

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

 

   

Consumer confidence and economic uncertainty

 

   

Availability of wholesale and retail financing

 

   

The health of the U.S. housing market

 

   

Cyclical nature of the manufactured housing and recreational vehicle 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 rising fuel costs

 

   

Cost of labor and raw materials

 

   

Competitive pressures on pricing and promotional costs

 

   

Catastrophic events impacting insurance costs

 

   

The availability of insurance coverage for various risks to the Corporation

 

   

Market demographics

 

   

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

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

The Corporation invests in United States Government Securities. These securities are typically held until maturity and are therefore classified as held-to-maturity and carried at amortized cost. Changes in interest rates do not have a significant effect on the fair value of these investments.

 

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

Management’s Conclusions Regarding Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of February 29, 2012, the Corporation conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and participation of management including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). 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 February 29, 2012

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 third quarter ended February 29, 2012 that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

Information with respect to this Item for the period covered by this Form 10-Q has been reported in Item 3, entitled “Legal Proceedings” of the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2011 filed by the registrant with the Commission.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

There were no material changes in the risk factors disclosed in Item 1A of the Corporation’s Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2011.

 

Item 6. Exhibits.

 

(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 Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

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PART II OTHER INFORMATION — (CONTINUED)

Item 6. Exhibits — (Continued).

 

 

(101.INS)    XBRL Instance Document.
(101.SCH)    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
(101.CAL)    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
(101.LAB)    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
(101.PRE)    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

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.

 

    SKYLINE CORPORATION
DATE: April 6, 2012     /s/ Jon S. Pilarski
    Jon S. Pilarski
    Chief Financial Officer
DATE: April 6, 2012     /s/ Martin R. Fransted
   

Martin R. Fransted

Corporate Controller

 

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit Number

  

Descriptions

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 Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS    XBRL Instance Document.
101.SCH    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.LAB    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PRE    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.