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FORM 10-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
(Mark one)
(X) ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002.
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 1-7160
COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
INDIANA 35-1101097
(STATE OF INCORPORATION (IRS EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NO.)
OR ORGANIZATION)
2831 DEXTER DRIVE, ELKHART, INDIANA 46514
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) (ZIP CODE)
(574) 262-0123
(REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
COMMON STOCK, WITHOUT PAR VALUE, NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
AND ASSOCIATED PREFERRED SHARE PURCHASE RIGHTS (NAME OF EACH EXCHANGE ON
(TITLE OF EACH CLASS) WHICH REGISTERED)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: NONE
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 if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to
the best of the registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any
amendment hereto. X
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as
defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). X Yes _ No
The aggregate market value of Common Stock held by non-affiliates of the
registrant on June 28, 2002 (the last business day of the registrant's
most recently completed second fiscal quarter) was $210.5 million (based upon
the closing price on the New York Stock Exchange and that 90.0% of such
shares are owned by non-affiliates).
As of March 17, 2003, 15,428,242 shares of the registrant's Common Stock
were outstanding.
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DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Parts of Form 10-K into which
DOCUMENT THE DOCUMENT IS INCORPORATED
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Portions of the Proxy Statement for
the Annual Meeting of Shareholders
to be held on May 1, 2003 Part III
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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
Coachmen Industries, Inc. (the "Company" or the "Registrant") was incorporated
under the laws of the State of Indiana on December 31, 1964, as the successor to
a proprietorship established earlier that year. All references to the Company
include its wholly owned subsidiaries and divisions.
The Company is one of the largest producers of recreational vehicles in the
United States and is a major manufacturer of modular housing and buildings. The
Company's All American Homes group is the largest manufacturer of modular homes
in the United States. The Company's recreational vehicle subsidiaries market
under various brand names including Coachmen, Georgie Boy, Shasta and Viking.
Modular housing and buildings are marketed by All American Homes, Miller
Building Systems, and Mod-U-Kraf Homes.
The Company operates in two primary business segments, recreational vehicles and
modular housing and buildings. The Recreational Vehicle ("RV") Segment
manufactures and distributes Class A and Class C motorhomes, travel trailers,
fifth wheels, camping trailers and related parts and supplies. The Modular
Housing and Building Segment manufactures and distributes factory-built modules
for homes, commercial buildings and telecommunication shelters.
The Company's annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q,
current reports on Form 8-K, and all amendments to those reports are made
available free of charge through the Financial Information section of the
Company's Internet website (http://www.coachmen.com) as soon as practicable
after such material is electronically filed with or furnished to the Securities
and Exchange Commission.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SEGMENT
PRODUCTS
The RV Segment consists of recreational vehicles and parts and supplies. This
group consists of five operating companies: Coachmen RV Company, LLC; Coachmen
RV Company of Georgia, LLC; Georgie Boy Manufacturing, LLC; Viking Recreational
Vehicles, LLC; and Prodesign, LLC (a producer of composite and plastic parts)
and two Company-owned retail dealerships located in Indiana and North Carolina.
The principal brand names for the RV group are Aurora, Bellagio, Cascade,
Catalina, Chaparral, Cheyenne, Clipper, Coachmen, Cross Country, Cruise Air,
Cruise Master, Epic, Freedom by Coachmen, Landau, Legend, Leprechaun, Mirada,
Northwind, Oasis, Pathfinder, Pursuit, Rendezvous, Roadmaster, Saga, Santara,
Shasta, Somerset Dream Catcher, Spirit of America, Sportscoach, Sprite, Suite,
Travelmaster, Velocity and Viking.
Recreational vehicles are either driven or towed and serve as temporary living
quarters for camping, travel and other leisure activities. Recreational vehicles
may be categorized as motorhomes, travel trailers, camping trailers or truck
campers. A motorhome is a self-powered mobile dwelling built on a special
heavy-duty motor vehicle chassis. A travel trailer is a non-motorized mobile
dwelling designed to be towed behind another vehicle. Camping trailers are
smaller towed units constructed with sidewalls that may be raised up and folded
out. Truck campers are designed to be mounted on the bed of a pickup truck.
The RV group currently produces recreational vehicles on an assembly line basis
in Indiana, Michigan, and Georgia. Components used in the manufacturing of
recreational vehicles are primarily purchased from outside sources. However, in
some cases (such as fiberglass products) where it is profitable for the RV group
to do so, or where it has experienced shortages of supplies, the RV group
has undertaken to manufacture its own components. The RV group
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depends on the availability of chassis from a limited number of manufacturers.
Occasionally, chassis availability has limited the group's production (see Note
12 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information concerning the
use of converter pool agreements to purchase vehicle chassis).
Prodesign, LLC, located in Indiana, is a custom manufacturer of diversified
thermoformed and composite products for the automotive, marine, recreational
vehicle, afterlife, medical and heavy truck industries.
MARKETING
The RV group considers itself customer driven. Representatives from sales and
service regularly visit dealers in their regions, and respond to questions and
suggestions. Divisions host dealer advisory groups and conduct informative
dealer seminars and specialized training classes in areas such as sales and
service. Open forum meetings with owners are held at campouts, providing ongoing
focus group feedback for product improvements. Engineers and product development
team members are encouraged to travel and vacation in Company recreational
vehicles to gain a complete understanding and appreciation for the products.
As a result of these efforts, the RV group believes it has the ability to
respond promptly to changes in market conditions. Most of the manufacturing
facilities can be changed over to the assembly of other existing products in two
to six weeks. In addition, these facilities may be used for other types of light
manufacturing or assembly operations. This flexibility enables the RV group to
adjust its manufacturing capabilities in response to changes in demand for its
products.
Recreational vehicles are generally manufactured against orders received from RV
dealers. These products are marketed through approximately 800 independent
dealers located in 48 states and internationally and through the two
Company-owned dealerships. Subject to applicable laws, agreements with most of
its dealers are cancelable on short notice, provide for minimum inventory levels
and establish sales territories. No dealer accounts for 10% or more of the
Company's net sales.
Most dealers' purchases of RVs from the RV group are financed through "floor
plan" arrangements. Under these arrangements, a bank or other financial
institution agrees to lend the dealer all or most of the purchase price of its
recreational vehicle inventory, collateralized by a lien on such inventory. The
RV group generally executes repurchase agreements at the request of the
financing institution. These agreements typically provide that, for up to twelve
months after a unit is financed, the Company will repurchase a unit that has
been repossessed by the financing institution for the amount then due to the
financing institution. This is usually less than 100% of the dealer's cost. Risk
of loss resulting from these agreements is spread over the Company's numerous
dealers and is further reduced by the resale value of the products repurchased
(see Note 12 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements). Resulting mainly
from periodic business conditions negatively affecting the recreational vehicle
industry, the Company has previously experienced some losses under repurchase
agreements. Accordingly, the Company has recorded an accrual for estimated
losses under repurchase agreements. In addition, at December 31, 2002, the group
was contingently liable under guarantees to financial institutions of their
loans to independent dealers for amounts totaling approximately $.9 million, a
reduction of approximately $2.2 million from the $3.1 million in guarantees at
December 31, 2001. The RV group does not finance retail consumer purchases of
its products, nor does it generally guarantee consumer financing.
BUSINESS FACTORS
Many recreational vehicles produced by the RV group require gasoline for their
operation. Gasoline has, at various times in the past, been difficult to obtain,
and there can be no assurance that the supply of gasoline will continue
uninterrupted, that rationing will not be imposed or that the price
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of, or tax on, gasoline will not significantly increase in the future. Shortages
of gasoline and significant increases in gasoline prices have had a substantial
adverse effect on the demand for recreational vehicles in the past and could
have a material adverse effect on demand in the future.
Recreational vehicle businesses are dependent upon the availability and terms of
financing used by dealers and retail purchasers. Consequently, increases in
interest rates and the tightening of credit through governmental action,
economic conditions or other causes have adversely affected recreational vehicle
sales in the past and could do so in the future.
Recreational vehicles are high-cost discretionary consumer durables. In the
past, recreational vehicle sales have fluctuated in a generally direct
relationship to overall consumer confidence.
COMPETITION AND REGULATION
The RV industry is highly competitive, and the RV group has numerous competitors
and potential competitors in each of its classes of products, some of which have
greater financial and other resources. Initial capital requirements for entry
into the manufacture of recreational vehicles, particularly towables, are
comparatively small; however, codes, standards, and safety requirements
prevalent in recent years may act as deterrents to potential competitors.
The RV group's recreational vehicles generally compete in the lower to mid-price
range markets. The RV group strives to be a quality and value leader in the RV
industry. The RV group emphasizes a quality product and a strong commitment to
competitive pricing in the markets it serves. The RV group estimates that its
current overall share of the recreational vehicle market is between six and
seven percent, on a unit basis.
The recreational vehicle industry is highly regulated. The National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Transportation Recall Enhancement,
Accountability, and Documentation Act (TREAD), state lemon law statutes, laws
regulating the operation of vehicles on highways, state and federal product
warranty statutes and state legislation protecting motor vehicle dealerships all
impact the way the RV group conducts its recreational vehicle business.
State and federal environmental laws also impact both the production and
operation of the Company's products. The Company has an Environmental Department
dedicated to efforts to comply with applicable environmental regulations. To
date, the RV group has not experienced any material adverse effect from existing
federal, state, or local environmental regulations.
MODULAR HOUSING AND BUILDING SEGMENT
PRODUCTS
The Modular Housing and Building Segment consists of housing, commercial
buildings and telecommunication shelters. The Company's modular housing and
building subsidiaries (the All American Homes group; Mod-U-Kraf Homes, LLC and
Miller Building Systems, Inc.) produce factory-built modules for single-family
residences, multi-family duplexes, apartments, condominiums, specialized
structures for municipal and commercial use and telecommunication shelters.
All American Homes and Mod-U-Kraf design, manufacture and market factory-built
modular housing. All American Homes is the largest producer of modular homes in
the United States and has seven operations strategically located in Colorado,
Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, North Carolina, Ohio and Tennessee. Mod-U-Kraf operates
from a plant in Virginia. Together these plants serve approximately 435
independent builders in 35 states. Modular homes are built to the same local
building codes as site-built homes by skilled craftsmen in a factory environment
unaffected by weather conditions during production. Production takes place on an
assembly line, with components moving from
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workstation to workstation for framing, electrical, plumbing, drywall, roofing,
and cabinet setting, among other operations. An average two-module home can be
produced in just a few days. As nearly completed homes when they leave the
plant, home modules are delivered to their final locations, typically in two to
seven sections, and are crane set onto a waiting basement or crawl space
foundation. The housing group regularly conducts builder meetings to review the
latest in new design options and component upgrades. These meetings provide an
opportunity for valuable builder input and suggestions at the planning stage.
The modular homes business is currently concentrated in the rural, scattered lot
markets in the geographic regions served. The Company is launching initiatives
to supply product into additional markets, including residential subdivisions in
lower tier metropolitan areas, group living facilities, and motel chains.
Miller Building Systems, Inc. ("Miller Building") designs, manufactures and
markets factory-built modular buildings for use as commercial buildings and
telecommunication shelters. Miller Building specializes in the education and
medical fields with its commercial modular buildings. It is also a major
supplier of shelters to house sophisticated telecommunications equipment for
cellular and digital telephones, data transmission systems and two-way wireless
communications. Miller Building also offers site construction services, which
range from site management to full turnkey operations. Depending on the specific
requirements of its customers, Miller Building uses wood, wood and steel,
concrete and steel, cam-lock panels or all concrete to fabricate its structures.
Miller Building manufactures its buildings in a factory, and the assembled
modules are delivered to the site location for final installation. Miller
Building has manufacturing facilities located in Indiana, Pennsylvania, South
Dakota and Vermont.
MARKETING
The Modular Housing and Building group participates in an expanding market for
the factory-built housing, commercial buildings and telecommunication shelters.
Housing is marketed directly to approximately 435 builders in 35 states who will
sell, rent or lease the buildings to the end-user. Commercial buildings are
marketed to approximately 80 companies in 31 states. Telecommunication shelters
are sold directly to approximately 50 customers in 26 states, who are the
end-users of the buildings. These customers have been principally
telecommunication and utility companies. Customers may be national, regional or
local in nature. The success of modular buildings in the commercial market is
the result of innovative designs that are created by listening to customer needs
and taking advantage of advancements in technology. While price is often a key
factor in the purchase decision, other factors may also apply, including
delivery time, quality and prior experience with a certain manufacturer. A
significant benefit to the customer is the speed with which factory-built
buildings can be made available for use compared to on-site construction, and,
in the commercial area, the ability to relocate the building to another location
if the end-user's utilization requirements change. The sales staff calls on
prospective customers in addition to maintaining continuing contact with
existing customers and assists its customers in developing building
specifications to facilitate the preparation of a quotation. The sales staff, in
conjunction with the engineering staff, maintains ongoing contact with the
customer for the duration of the building project.
BUSINESS FACTORS
As a result of transportation costs, the effective distribution range of
factory-built homes and commercial buildings is limited. The shipping area from
each manufacturing facility is approximately 200 to 300 miles for modular homes
and 600 miles for commercial buildings. The potential shipping radius of the
telecommunication shelters is not as restricted as that of factory-built homes
and commercial buildings; however, the marketing of these shelters is
concentrated in geographic areas where there is a freight advantage over a large
portion of the competitors.
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The overall strength of the economy and the availability and terms of financing
used by builders, dealers and end-users have a direct impact on the sales of the
Modular Housing and Building group. Consequently, increases in interest rates
and the tightening of credit due to government action, economic conditions or
other causes have adversely affected the group's sales in the past and could do
so in the future.
COMPETITION AND REGULATION
Competition in the factory-built building industry is intense and the Modular
Housing and Building group competes with a number of entities, some of which may
have greater financial and other resources. The demand for modular homes may be
impacted by the ultimate purchaser's acceptance of factory-built homes as an
alternative to site-built homes. To the extent that factory-built buildings
become more widely accepted as an alternative to conventional on-site
construction, competition from local contractors and manufacturers of other
pre-engineered building systems may increase. In addition to the competition
from companies designing and constructing on-site buildings, the Modular Housing
and Building group competes with numerous factory-built building manufacturers
that operate in particular geographical regions.
The Modular Housing and Building group competes for orders from its customers
primarily on the basis of price, quality, timely delivery, engineering
capability and reliability. The group believes that the principal basis on which
it competes with on-site construction is the combination of: the timeliness of
factory versus on-site construction, the cost of its products relative to
on-site construction, the quality and appearance of its buildings, its ability
to design and engineer buildings to meet unique customer requirements, and
reliability in terms of completion time. Manufacturing efficiencies, quantity
purchasing and generally lower wage rates of factory construction, even with the
added transportation expense, result in the cost of factory-built buildings
being equal to or lower than the cost of on-site construction of comparable
quality. With manufacturing facilities strategically located throughout the
country, the Modular Housing and Building group provides a streamlined
construction process. This process of manufacturing the building modules in a
weather-free, controlled environment, while the site is prepared, significantly
reduces the time to completion on a customer's project.
Customers of the Modular Housing and Building group are generally required to
obtain building installation permits from applicable governmental agencies.
Buildings completed by the group are manufactured and installed in accordance
with applicable building codes set forth by the particular state or local
regulatory agencies.
State building code regulations applicable to factory-built buildings vary from
state to state. Many states have adopted codes that apply to the design and
manufacture of factory-built buildings, even if the buildings are manufactured
outside the state and delivered to a site within that state's boundaries.
Generally, obtaining state approvals is the responsibility of the manufacturer.
Some states require certain customers to be licensed in order to sell or lease
factory-built buildings. Additionally, certain states require a contractor's
license from customers for the construction of the foundation, building
installation, and other on-site work. On occasion, the Modular Housing and
Building group has experienced regulatory delays in obtaining the various
required building plan approvals. In addition to some of its customers, the
group actively seeks assistance from various regulatory agencies in order to
facilitate the approval process and reduce the regulatory delays.
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GENERAL
(APPLICABLE TO ALL OF THE COMPANY'S PRINCIPAL MARKETS)
BUSINESS SEGMENTS
The table below sets forth the composition of the Company's net sales for each
of the last three years (dollar amounts in millions):
2002 2001 2000
Amount % Amount % Amount %
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Recreational Vehicles $435.6 65.5 $344.6 58.7 $543.1 74.6
Modular Housing and Buildings 229.6 34.5 242.6 41.3 184.9 25.4
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Total $665.2 100.0 $587.2 100.0 $728.0 100.0
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Additional information concerning business segments is included in Note 2 of the
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
SEASONALITY
Historically, the Company has experienced greater sales during the second and
third quarters with lesser sales during the first and fourth quarters. This
reflects the seasonality of RV sales for products used during the summer camping
season and also the adverse impact of weather on general construction for the
modular building applications.
EMPLOYEES
At December 31, 2002, Coachmen employed 4,233 persons, 938 of whom are salaried
and involved in operations, engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, service and
warranty, sales, distribution, marketing, human resources, accounting and
administration. The Company provides group life, dental, vision services,
hospitalization, and major medical plans under which the employee pays a portion
of the cost. In addition, employees can participate in a 401(k) plan and a stock
purchase plan. Certain employees can participate in a stock option plan and in
deferred and supplemental deferred compensation plans (see Notes 8 and 9 of
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements). The Company considers its relations
with employees to be good.
PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS
The Company maintains approximately 90 trademarks, which are up for renewal from
2003 through 2015, and approximately 20 patents due to expire between 2003 and
2019.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
During 2002, the Company spent approximately $6.4 million on research related to
the development of new products and improvement of existing products. The
amounts spent in 2001 and 2000 were approximately $6.6 million and $6.0 million,
respectively.
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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The Registrant owns or leases 3,505,206 square feet of plant and office space,
located on 1,176.9 acres, of which 2,832,858 square feet are used for
manufacturing, 321,287 square feet are used for warehousing and distribution,
46,024 square feet are used for research and development, 70,844 square feet are
used for customer service and 234,193 square feet are offices. Included in these
numbers are 124,158 square feet leased to others and 210,596 square feet
available for sale or lease. The Registrant believes that its present
facilities, consisting primarily of steel clad, steel frame or wood frame
construction and the machinery and equipment contained therein, are well
maintained and in good condition.
The following table indicates the location, number and size of the Registrant's
properties by segment as of December 31, 2002:
No. of Building Area
Location Acreage Buildings (Sq. Ft.)
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Properties Owned and Used by Registrant:
Recreational Vehicles
Elkhart, Indiana 46.1 11 318,094
Middlebury, Indiana 490.5 26 763,443
Fitzgerald, Georgia 17.0 3 67,070
Centreville, Michigan 105.0 4 84,865
Edwardsburg, Michigan 83.1 12 303,254
Colfax, North Carolina 7.1 3 15,200
Goshen, Indiana 18.0 1 80,000
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Subtotal 766.8 60 1,631,926
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Modular Housing and Building
Decatur, Indiana 40.0 1 202,870
Elkhart, Indiana 20.0 4 132,300
Dyersville, Iowa 20.0 1 168,277
Leola, Pennsylvania 20.0 2 113,100
Springfield, Tennessee 45.0 1 132,603
Rutherfordton, North Carolina 37.7 1 169,177
Zanesville, Ohio 23.0 2 139,753
Bennington, Vermont 5.0 1 28,900
Rocky Mount, Virginia 39.6 4 129,293
Osage City, Kansas 29.2 3 130,818
Wichita, Kansas 3.0 - -
Milliken, Colorado 21.0 1 141,675
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Subtotal 303.5 21 1,488,766
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Total owned and used 1,070.3 81 3,120,692
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Properties Leased and Used by Registrant:
Recreational Vehicles
Elkhart, Indiana 6.6 1 8,000
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Subtotal 6.6 1 8,000
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Properties (Continued)
Properties Leased and Used by Registrant
Modular Housing and Building
Vestal New York - 1 5,660
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 5.0 2 36,100
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Subtotal 5.0 3 41,760
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Total leased and used 11.6 4 49,760
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Properties Owned by Registrant and Leased to Others:
Recreational Vehicles
Crooksville, Ohio 10.0 2 39,310
Grapevine, Texas 8.6 4 52,848
Melbourne, Florida 7.5 1 32,000
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Total owned and leased 26.1 7 124,158
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Properties Owned by Registrant and Available for Sale or Lease:
Recreational Vehicles
Adelanto, California 1.1 - -
Perris, California 9.5 - -
Elkhart, Indiana 20.6 4 124,286
Grants Pass, Oregon 12.5 - -
Longview, Texas 9.2 - -
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Subtotal 52.9 4 124,286
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Modular Housing and Building
Decatur, Indiana 3.3 2 86,310
Rocky Mount, Virginia 12.7 - -
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Subtotal 16.0 2 86,310
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Total owned and available
for sale or lease 68.9 6 210,596
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Total Company 1,176.9 98 3,505,206
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ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is involved in various legal proceedings, most of which are ordinary
disputes incidental to the industry and most of which are covered in whole or in
part by insurance. Management believes that the ultimate outcome of these
matters and any liabilities in excess of insurance coverage and self-insurance
accruals will not have a material adverse impact on the Company's consolidated
financial position, future business operations or cash flows.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
No matters were submitted during the quarter ended December 31, 2002 to a vote
of security holders, through the solicitation of proxies or otherwise.
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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
The following table sets forth the executive officers of the Company, as of
December 31, 2002:
Name Position
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Claire C. Skinner Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and
President
Richard M. Lavers Executive Vice President and General Counsel and
Secretary
Joseph P. Tomczak Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Michael R, Terlep, Jr. President, Coachmen Recreational Vehicle Company, LLC
and Vice President, RV Group
John T. Trant Senior Vice President, Modular Housing & Building Group
Steven E. Kerr President, All American Homes, LLC and Vice President,
Modular Housing & Building Group
James P. Skinner Senior Vice President, Business Development
William G. Lenhart Senior Vice President, Human Resources
CLAIRE C. SKINNER (age 48) assumed the Presidency of the Company in September
2000 and has served as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer since
August 1997. Before that, she served as Vice Chairman of the Company since May
1995, and as Executive Vice President from 1990 to 1995. From 1987 through July
1997, Ms. Skinner served as the President of Coachmen RV, the Company's largest
division. Prior to that, she held several management positions in operations and
marketing since 1983. She received her B.F.A. degree in Journalism/Marketing
from Southern Methodist University and her J.D. degree from the University of
Notre Dame Law School.
RICHARD M. LAVERS (age 55) assumed the position of Executive Vice President of
the Company in May 2000 and has served as Secretary of the Company since March
1999. He joined the Company in October 1997 as General Counsel. From 1994
through 1997 Mr. Lavers was Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel of
RMT, Inc. and Heartland Environmental Holding Company. Mr. Lavers earned both
his B.A. degree and his J.D. degree from the University of Michigan.
JOSEPH P. TOMCZAK (age 47) joined Coachmen Industries in July 2001 as Executive
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Before joining Coachmen, Mr. Tomczak
served in that same capacity at Kevco, Inc. from January 2000 through June 2001.
In February 2001, Kevco and all of its wholly owned subsidiaries filed voluntary
petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy
Code. Prior to that, he held the positions at Outboard Marine Corporation of
Vice President of Finance for the Engine Operations Group and Vice President and
Corporate Controller. Prior to that, Mr. Tomczak was Vice President and
Corporate Controller at Alliant Foodservice, Inc. He received his Masters of
Management degree from Northwestern University's Kellogg Graduate School of
Management and his B.A. degree in Accounting and Business Administration from
Augustana College. Mr. Tomczak is a Certified Public Accountant.
MICHAEL R. TERLEP, JR. (age 41) was appointed President of Coachmen Recreational
Vehicle Company (RV) in June 1997. Prior to that he was Executive Vice President
of Coachmen RV, with retained responsibility for product development, among
other duties, since 1993. He was given the additional responsibility of General
Manager of the Indiana Division in 1995. Prior to his promotion to Executive
Vice President, Mr. Terlep served as Vice President of Sales and Product
Development from 1990 to 1993. He has held several other management positions
with the Company since joining Coachmen in 1984. He received his B.A. degree
from Purdue University.
JOHN T. TRANT (age 64) assumed the position of Senior Vice President in January
1990. He joined Coachmen Industries in 1987 and has held the position
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of Executive Vice President of Shasta Industries, Vice President of Operations
of the RV and Housing Group, and Executive Vice President and Chief Operations
Officer of All American Homes. Mr. Trant received his B.B.A. degree from the
University of Pittsburgh and his J.D. degree from Duquesne University. Mr. Trant
retired from the Company effective January 31, 2003.
STEVEN E. KERR (age 54) joined Coachmen Industries in February 1999. He served
as Vice President/General Manager of All American Homes from February 1999 to
July 2000, when he was appointed President of All American Homes. Prior to
joining the Company, Mr. Kerr served as Vice President, Marketing of Unibilt
Industries, Inc. Prior to that he served as Vice President/General Manager of
New England Homes, Inc. Mr. Kerr received his B.A. degree from Indiana
University.
JAMES P. SKINNER (age 52) was appointed Senior Vice President in January 1990.
Mr. Skinner joined the corporation in 1983 as Assistant Vice President of
Manufacturing for the Coachmen RV Division and later became Vice President of
Operations. He subsequently was promoted to Executive Vice President of
Sportscoach. Before joining Coachmen, Mr. Skinner held management positions at
the Crucible Alloy and Stainless Steel Division of Colt Industries. He received
his B.S. degree in Business Administration from The Pennsylvania State
University and received Executive Management training from the University of
Pittsburgh. Mr. Skinner elected to take early retirement effective February 1,
2003.
WILLIAM G. LENHART (age 54) joined Coachmen Industries in June 2001 as Senior
Vice President of Human Resources. Prior to that he held the position of Vice
President of Human Resources for Svedala Industries, Inc., an international
mining and mineral processing equipment manufacturing company. Prior to that, he
held senior human resources positions with Arandel Corporation and St. Mary's
Medical Center. Mr. Lenhart holds a B.S. degree in Business Administration from
Defiance College.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY
AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The following table discloses the high and low sales prices for Coachmen's
common stock during the past two years as reported on the New York Stock
Exchange, along with information on dividends paid per share during the same
periods.
High & Low Sales Prices Dividends Paid
2002 2001 2002 2001
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1st Quarter $19.20 - $12.00 $12.81 - $8.75 $.05 $.05
2nd Quarter 19.50 - 13.75 13.45 - 8.50 .05 .05
3rd Quarter 17.35 - 11.30 13.65 - 8.25 .06 .05
4th Quarter 17.15 - 12.60 12.38 - 8.95 .06 .05
The Company's common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange: Stock
symbol COA. The number of shareholders of record as of January 31, 2003 was
1,931.
See Item 12 for the Equity Compensation Table.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
Five-Year Summary of Selected Financial Data
-Year Ended December 31-
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
2002 2001 2000 1999 1998
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Net sales $665,192 $587,212 $728,018 $868,334 $774,624
Gross profit 99,219 83,445 96,409 128,971 128,334
Net income (loss) 9,929 (3,951) 2,164 29,502 33,063
Net income (loss) per share:
Basic .62 (.25) .14 1.80 1.93
Diluted .62 (.25) .14 1.80 1.92
Cash dividends per share .22 .20 .20 .20 .20
At year end:
Working capital 93,574 102,006 116,237 135,103 139,306
Total assets 293,195 288,560 296,446 285,766 269,341
Long-term debt 10,097 11,001 11,795 8,346 10,191
Shareholders' equity 209,426 208,640 214,949 213,646 204,332
Book value per share 13.37 13.09 13.69 13.76 12.32
Number of employees 4,233 3,788 4,149 4,942 4,690
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The analysis of the Company's financial condition and results of operations
should be read in conjunction with the Selected Financial Data and the
Consolidated Financial Statements.
OVERVIEW
The Company was founded in 1964 as a manufacturer of recreational vehicles and
began manufacturing modular homes in 1982. Since that time, the Company has
evolved into a leading manufacturer in both the recreational vehicle ("RV") and
modular housing and building business segments through a combination of internal
growth and strategic acquisitions.
The Company's new plant openings have been an important component of its
internal growth strategy. In 1995, the Company opened a new modular housing
plant in Tennessee and in 1996, the Company expanded its modular housing
production capacity with the construction of a new facility for the North
Carolina housing operation. The construction of a new modular housing facility
in Ohio became fully operational in 1998. Increases in production capacity also
included additions to the modular housing plant in Iowa with an addition
completed in 1998. New additions to expand the North Carolina and Iowa modular
housing production facilities were completed in 2000. Additional travel trailer
plants in Indiana became operational in 1996 and 1997. These additional plants
helped capitalize on the growing market share of value-priced travel trailers.
In 1999, a new service building was constructed at the RV production facility in
Georgia. In addition, construction was completed in 1999 for a new manufacturing
facility in Indiana for Class A motorhomes. Plans are being finalized for
construction of a new Class C motorhome manufacturing facility in Indiana to be
completed in 2003. The Company is also looking to expand its Georgia
manufacturing capacity in 2003 for travel trailers and fifth wheels.
Acquisitions have also played an important role in the Company's growth
strategy, particularly in the modular housing and building segment. In 2001, the
Company acquired Kan Build, Inc. ("Kan Build"), a manufacturer of modular
buildings with facilities in Kansas and Colorado. During 2000, the Company
significantly expanded its modular housing and building segment with the
acquisitions of Mod-U-Kraf Homes, Inc. ("Mod-U-Kraf Homes") and Miller Building
Systems, Inc. ("Miller Building"). For further details, including unaudited pro
forma financial information, see Note 11 of Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements. While continuing to consider potential candidates for acquisition,
none were completed in 2002.
The Company's business segments are cyclical and subject to certain seasonal
demand cycles and changes in general economic and political conditions. Demand
in the RV and certain portions of the modular housing and building segments
generally declines during the winter season, while sales and profits are
generally highest during the spring and summer months. Inflation and changing
prices have had minimal direct impact on the Company in the past in that selling
prices and material costs have generally followed the rate of inflation. Changes
in interest rates impact both the RV and modular housing and building segments,
with rising interest rates potentially dampening sales.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the percentage of net
sales represented by certain items reflected in the Consolidated Statements of
Operations expressed as a percentage of sales and the percentage change in the
dollar amount of each such item from that in the indicated previous year:
Percentage of Net Sales Percent Change
Years Ended December 31 2002 2001
to to
2002 2001 2000 2001 2000
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Net sales 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 13.3% (19.3)%
Cost of sales 85.1 85.8 86.8 12.3 (20.2)
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Gross profit 14.9 14.2 13.2 18.9 (13.4)
Operating expenses:
Delivery 4.6 5.4 4.4 (3.3) (1.7)
Selling 3.6 3.7 3.9 9.4 (23.2)
General and administrative 4.8 5.7 4.6 (4.7) (.8)
Amortization of goodwill - .2 - (100.0) 331.9
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Total operating expenses 13.0 15.0 12.9 (2.0) (6.3)
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Operating income (loss) 1.9 (.8) .3 n/m (278.4)
Nonoperating (income) expense:
Interest expense .2 .4 .3 (35.8) 6.8
Investment income (.1) (.1) (.2) (2.7) (66.0)
Gain on sale of properties, net (.4) (.1) (.1) 673.3 (66.0)
Other (income) expense (.1) - (.1) n/m (147.6)
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Total nonoperating
(income) expense (.4) .2 (.1) n/m (539.1)
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Income (loss) before income taxes 2.3 (1.0) .4 n/m (311.9)
Income taxes (benefit) .8 (.3) .1 n/m (399.7)
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Net income 1.5 (.7) .3 n/m (282.6)
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n/m - not meaningful
COMPARISON OF 2002 TO 2001
Consolidated net sales increased $78.0 million, or 13.3% to $665.2 million in
2002 from $587.2 million in 2001. The Company's RV segment experienced a net
sales increase of 26.4%. The modular housing and building segment had a net
sales decrease of $12.9 million, or 5.3%. Improving industry trends, as well as
the Company's extensive branding and design improvements, resulted in increased
dealer and consumer demand for products in the RV segment. Full-year
recreational vehicle wholesale shipments for the Company were up 29.7% compared
to 2001, while the industry was up 22.1% in the same categories. Because the
Company outperformed the industry, Coachmen's share of recreational vehicle
wholesale shipments for the year was 6.6%, a 6.5% increase from its 2001
full-year share. The recreational vehicle segment experienced an increase in
unit sales and a slight increase in the average sales price per unit. The
modular housing and building segment experienced an increase in the average
sales price per unit but a decrease in unit sales. The poor sales performance
for less expensive commercial structures to the telecom industry during 2002 as
compared to 2001 was a major factor impacting both the unit sales decrease and
the average sales price per unit increase in the modular housing and building
segment. Historically, the Company's first and fourth quarters are the slowest
for sales in both segments.
Gross profit was $99.2 million, or 14.9% of net sales, in 2002 compared to $83.4
million, or 14.2% of net sales, in 2001. Gross profit in dollars and as a
percentage of net sales improved significantly in 2002 for the RV segment. For
the modular housing and building segment, gross profit in dollars and as a
percentage of net sales decreased in 2002 when compared to the previous year.
The overall improvement in gross profit was primarily attributable to the sales
recovery of the RV industry coupled with the realized benefit of cost reduction
efforts in the RV segment. Such efforts included the improved utilization of
manufacturing facilities resulting from plant consolidations
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that took place in 2001. The modular housing and building segment's gross profit
as a percentage of net sales decreased mainly due to reduced sales volume,
resulting in less efficient utilization of manufacturing facilities.
Operating expenses, consisting of selling, delivery, general and administrative
expenses, were $86.2 million and $87.9 million, or as a percentage of net sales,
13.0% and 15.0% for 2002 and 2001, respectively. Delivery expenses were $30.3
million in 2002, or 4.6% of net sales, compared with $31.4 million, or 5.4% of
net sales in 2001. Delivery expenses as a percentage of sales are considerably
higher for the modular housing and building segment as compared to the
recreational vehicle segment. With the recovery of the RV industry in 2002, the
recreational vehicle segment contributed a greater percentage of overall Company
sales in 2002 as compared to 2001, resulting in a decrease in delivery expense
as a percentage of net sales. Selling expenses for 2002 were $23.8 million, or
3.6% of net sales, a .1 percentage point improvement over the $21.8 million, or
3.7% of net sales, experienced in 2001. General and administrative expenses were
$32.0 million in 2002, or 4.8% of net sales, compared with $34.8 million, or
5.9% of net sales, in 2001. This decrease was primarily the result of the
discontinuation of goodwill amortization in 2002 resulting from the adoption of
SFAS No. 142. If the nonamortization provisions of SFAS No. 142 had been applied
in 2001, general and administrative expense would have decreased by $1.2
million, or .2% of net sales (see Note 1 of Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements).
Operating income in 2002 of $13.0 million compared with an operating loss of
$4.5 million in 2001, an improvement of $17.5 million. This increase is
consistent with the $15.8 million increase in gross profit coupled with the $1.7
million overall decrease in operating expenses.
Interest expense for 2002 and 2001 was $1.5 million and $2.3 million,
respectively. Interest expense varies with the amount of long-term debt and the
amount of premiums borrowed by the Company against the cash surrender value of
the Company's investment in life insurance contracts. Such outstanding borrowing
amounts declined in 2002. Interest expense also was higher in 2001 as a result
of assumed debt obligations in the acquisitions of Mod-U-Kraf Homes, Miller
Building and Kan Build. Investment income for 2002 of $.5 million was consistent
with 2001. Cash and temporary cash investments were used to reduce debt
obligations, particularly the borrowings against life insurance policies of
$18.5 million (see Note 1 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).
The gain on sale of properties increased to $2.3 million in 2002 from $.3
million in 2001. These gains resulted primarily from the sale of the two idle
Shasta facilities in Indiana and the closed Coachmen RV facility located in
Oregon. In addition, two of the previously closed Company-owned dealerships were
sold in 2002. Other gains resulted from the sale of real estate in California
and other smaller properties. There were no significant gains on the sale of
properties in 2001. Assets are continually analyzed and every effort is made to
sell or dispose of properties that are determined to be excess or unproductive.
Pretax income for 2002 was $15.0 million compared with a pretax loss of $6.1
million for 2001. The Company's RV segment generated pretax income of $1.9
million, or .4% of recreational vehicle net sales in 2002, compared with a
pretax loss of $11.6 million, or (3.4)% of the RV segment's net sales in 2001.
The modular housing and building segment recorded 2002 pretax income of $10.1
million and in 2001, $15.5 million, or 4.4% and 6.4%, respectively, of segment
net sales (see Note 2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).
The provision for income taxes was an expense of $5.1 million for 2002 versus a
benefit of $2.2 million for 2001, representing an effective tax rate of 33.8%
and (35.4%), respectively. The Company's effective tax rate fluctuates based
upon the states where sales occur, the level of export sales, the mix of
nontaxable investment income and other factors (see Note 10 of Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements).
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Net income for the year ended December 31, 2002 was $9.9 million ($.62 per
diluted share) compared to a net loss of $4.0 million ($(.25) per diluted
share) for 2001.
COMPARISON OF 2001 TO 2000
Consolidated net sales for 2001 were $587.2 million, a decrease of 19.3% from
the $728.0 million reported in 2000. The Company's RV segment experienced a
sales decrease of 36.5%, while the modular housing and building segment's sales
increased by 31.1%. The acquisition of Kan Build on February 12, 2001 accounted
for $29.0 million of the modular housing and building segment's increase in net
sales in 2001. The RV segment's net sales in 2000 included $50.4 million of net
sales attributable to RV segment business units which were sold or liquidated
during 2000 (see Note 11 to Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements). Sales
decreases in the RV segment were attributable to a decline in overall market
conditions affecting the RV industry as a whole caused mainly by reduced
consumer confidence and dealer inventory adjustments which negatively impacted
RV industry shipments. The recreational vehicle segment experienced a slight
increase in the average sales price per unit. The modular housing and building
segment experienced an increase in unit sales, including unit sales of acquired
businesses, but experienced a decrease in the average sales price per unit
resulting from a larger percentage of sales of less expensive commercial
structures during 2001 as compared to 2000. Sales increases in 2001 in the
modular housing and building segment were mainly attributable to acquisitions in
2001 and the second half of 2000. Historically, the Company's first and fourth
quarters are the slowest for sales in both segments.
Gross profit for 2001 decreased to $83.4 million, or 14.2% of net sales, from
$96.4 million, or 13.2% of sales, in 2000. Although gross profit as a percentage
of net sales improved in 2001, both the RV segment and the modular housing and
building segment experienced a decline in gross profit as a percentage of sales
when compared to 2000. The overall improvement was primarily attributable to the
modular housing and building segment representing a greater percentage of the
Company's total net sales. This segment generally has higher profit margins than
the RV segment. While the RV segment benefited from cost cutting efforts
including the improved utilization of manufacturing facilities resulting from
plant consolidations that took place earlier in 2001, the reduced production
volume in 2001 resulted in a reduction in gross profit as a percentage of net
sales when compared to 2000. The modular housing and building segment's gross
profit included significant contributions from acquired companies. Although the
Company shifted its marketing emphasis to larger, more complex homes where
demand is generally less cyclical and margins are higher, the increase in the
mix of lower margin commercial sales resulted in an overall reduced gross profit
as a percent of net sales for the modular housing and building segment.
Operating expenses, which include selling, delivery, general and administrative
expenses, were $87.9 million, or 15.0% of net sales in 2001, compared with
$93.9, or 12.9% of sales in 2000. Delivery expenses were $31.4 million, or 5.4%
of net sales in 2001, compared with $31.9 million, or 4.4% of net sales in 2000.
Delivery expenses as a percentage of sales are considerably higher for the
modular housing and building segment as compared to the recreational vehicle
segment. With the acquisitions in 2001 and 2000, the modular housing and
building segment contributed a greater percentage of overall Company sales in
2001 as compared to 2000, resulting in an increase in delivery expense as a
percentage of net sales. Selling expenses for 2001, at $21.8 million or 3.7% of
net sales, improved slightly as a percentage of sales from the $28.4 million or
3.9% of net sales in 2000. General and administrative expenses were $34.8
million, or 5.9% of net sales in 2001, compared with $33.6 million, or 4.6% of
net sales in 2000. The percentage increase in general and administrative
expenses compared to sales in 2001 was primarily the result of goodwill
amortization and other general and administrative expenses for companies
acquired in 2001 and near the end of 2000.
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Operating loss was $4.5 million in 2001 compared with operating income of $2.5
million in 2000, a decrease of $7.0 million. This decrease was consistent with
the $13.0 million decrease in gross profit offset by the overall decrease of
$6.0 million in operating expenses.
Interest expense for 2001 and 2000 was $2.3 million and $2.2 million,
respectively. Interest expense varies with the amount of long-term debt and the
amount of premiums borrowed by the Company against the cash surrender value of
the Company's investment in life insurance contracts. Interest expense increased
as a result of assumed debt obligations in the acquisitions of Mod-U-Kraf Homes,
Miller Building and Kan Build offset by lower interest rates on outstanding
borrowings. Investment income decreased to $.5 million from $1.4 million in
2000. The decrease in investment income was principally due to less funds being
invested in 2001 than in 2000 and a sharp decrease in interest rates during
2001.
The gain on sale of properties decreased $.6 million in 2001 to $.3 million.
There were no major gains on the sale of properties in 2001, while such gains
did occur in 2000. Assets are continually analyzed and every effort is made to
sell or dispose of properties that are determined to be excess or unproductive.
Pretax loss for 2001 was $6.1 million compared with pretax income of $2.9
million for 2000. The Company's RV segment incurred a pretax loss of $11.6
million, or (3.3)% of recreational vehicle net sales in 2001, compared with a
pretax loss of $5.0 million, or (.9)% of the RV segment's net sales in 2000. The
modular housing and building segment produced 2001 pretax income of $15.5
million and in 2000, $11.9 million, or 6.3% of modular net sales for both
periods (see Note 2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements). The pretax
income (loss) of the two segments does not include an allocation of additional
depreciation expense of $1.9 million in 2001 and $1.8 million in 2000 associated
with the enterprise-wide technology systems which were placed in service during
1999. This corporate expense is included in "other reconciling items" in the
segment disclosures (see Note 2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).
The provision for income taxes was a benefit of $2.2 million for 2001 versus an
expense of $.7 million for 2000, representing an effective tax rate of (35.4%)
and 25.0%, respectively. The Company's effective tax rate fluctuates based upon
the states where sales occur, the level of export sales, the mix of nontaxable
investment income and other factors (see Note 10 of Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements).
The net loss for the year ended December 31, 2001 was $4.0 million ($(.25) per
diluted share) compared to net income of $2.2 million ($.14 per diluted share)
for 2000.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company generally relies on funds from operations as its primary source of
working capital and liquidity. In addition, the Company maintains a $30 million
secured line of credit to meet its seasonal working capital needs (see Note 5 of
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements). This credit line was not utilized
in 2002. During 2001, there were borrowings of $13.5 million under the credit
facilities to finance the cash purchase price of Kan Build and such borrowings
were subsequently repaid. There were no short-term borrowings outstanding at
December 31, 2002, 2001 or 2000.
The Company's operating activities have been the principal source of cash flows
in each of the last three years. Operating cash flows were $13.0 million, $41.3
million and $29.9 million for 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively. For the year
2002, net income, adjusted for depreciation, was a significant factor in
generating operating cash flows, which were offset by increases in trade
receivables and inventories. The increase in receivables was related to the
13.3% increase in annual sales and the 28.5% increase in fourth quarter sales
volume. In 2001, depreciation and the decreases in
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receivables and inventories, offset somewhat by decreases in trade accounts
payable, were the major sources of cash flows. The decrease in receivables was
directly related to the decrease in total net sales for the fourth quarter of
2001 compared to the same period in 2000. For the year 2000, depreciation and
decreases in receivables and inventories, net of acquired companies, were the
major sources of operating cash flows.
Investing activities provided cash of $4.8 million in 2002 and used cash of $4.4
million and $25.0 million in 2001 and 2000, respectively. In 2002, the sale of
property and equipment, including real estate held for sale and rental
properties provided cash flows of $10.0 million. In 2001, investment activities
were mainly attributable to the acquisition of Kan Build. The sale of marketable
securities, net of purchases, provided cash flows of $3.9 million and $12.7
million for 2001 and 2000, respectively. In 2000, these proceeds were used in
part to fund the acquisition of Mod-U-Kraf Homes. Proceeds from the sale of
businesses provided cash of $4.8 million in 2000 while acquisitions of
businesses consumed cash of $7.7 million in 2001 and $34.4 million in 2000 (see
Note 11 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements). Otherwise the principal
use of cash for investing activities in each of the last three years has been
for property, plant and equipment acquisitions. Capital expenditures during 2002
consisted mainly of completion of a new office building for Mod-U-Kraf Homes and
investments in machinery and equipment and transportation equipment for both the
recreational vehicle segment and the modular housing and building segment. Major
capital expenditures during 2001 included the completion of the Milliken,
Colorado facility which was under construction at the time of the Kan Build
acquisition. Major capital expenditures during 2000 included expanding
production facilities in North Carolina and Iowa for the modular housing and
building segment.
In 2002, the principal use of cash flows from financing activities was the $18.5
million used to repay borrowings against life insurance policies, and $7.9
million used to purchase common shares under the Company's share repurchase
program. In 2001, cash flows from financing activities reflected borrowings of
$13.5 million, which were used for the purchase of Kan Build. This was
subsequently repaid during the year along with $7.9 million of long-term debt
acquired with the purchase. In 2000, cash flows reflected short-term borrowings
and repayment of $30.0 million, which was used for the purchase of Miller
Building. Other financing activities for 2002, 2001 and 2000, which used cash in
each of the years, were payments of long-term debt and cash dividends. These
negative cash flows were partially offset by the issuance of common shares under
stock option and stock purchase plans. For a more detailed analysis of the
Company's cash flows for each of the last three years, see the Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows.
The Company's cash and temporary cash investments at December 31, 2002 were
$16.5 million, or a decrease of $11.9 million from 2001. The Company anticipates
that available funds, together with anticipated cash flows generated from future
operations and amounts available under its existing credit facilities, will be
sufficient to fund future planned capital expenditures and other operating cash
requirements through the end of 2003. In addition, the Company has $7.6 million
of marketable securities available, if needed, for operations.
A downturn in the U.S. economy, lack of consumer confidence and other factors
adversely impact the RV industry. This has a negative impact on the Company's
sales of recreational vehicles and also increases the Company's risk of loss
under repurchase agreements with lenders to the Company's independent dealers
(see Note 12 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and Critical
Accounting Policies below).
In 2002, working capital decreased $8.4 million, from $102.0 million to $93.6
million. The $6.9 million decrease in current assets at December 31, 2002 versus
December 31, 2001 was primarily due to a decrease in cash and marketable
securities. The $1.6 million increase in current liabilities is
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substantially due to increases in accrued income taxes and other accrued
expenses.
The Company anticipates capital expenditures in 2003 of approximately $10
million. The major planned projects include construction of a new manufacturing
facility in Middlebury, Indiana at an estimated cost of $4.0 million. This
facility will provide increased capacity for Class C motorized production. The
Company also has plans to purchase a facility in Fitzgerald, Georgia to be used
for towable production at an approximate cost of $2.0 million. This expansion
will provide increased capacity and enable the Company to produce laminated
towable products for the Southeast market. These products had previously been
delivered from the Middlebury complex, incurring additional shipping costs. The
Company is also beginning the construction of a new service facility at the RV
dealership located in Colfax, North Carolina at an estimated cost of $1.25
million. This new facility will enable the Company to expand its service
operations in the Southeast market. The balance of the planned capital
expenditures for 2003 will be for purchase or replacement of machinery and
equipment and transportation equipment to be used in the ordinary course of
business.
PRINCIPAL CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND COMMERCIAL COMMITMENTS
The Company's future contractual obligations for agreements with initial terms
greater than one year are summarized as follows (in thousands):
Payment Period
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2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Thereafter
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Long-term debt $902.0 $894.9 $1,168.0 $1,165.0 $1,570.0 $5,299.6
Operating leases 239.0 116.5 65.9 55.5 42.5 21.2
The Company's additional borrowing capacity and additional commercial
commitments, along with the expected expiration period of the commitment, is
summarized as follows (in thousands):
Amount of Commitment
Total Expiration Per Period
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Amounts Less Than In Excess of
Committed One Year One Year
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Lines and letters of credit $30,000.0 $30,000.0 $ -
Guarantees 895.8 - 895.8
Standby repurchase obligations 204,000.0 204,000.0 -
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The following discussion of accounting policies is intended to supplement the
summary of significant accounting policies presented in Note 1 of the Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements. These policies were selected because they are
broadly applicable within our operating units and they involve additional
management judgment due to the sensitivity of the methods, assumptions and
estimates necessary in determining the related income statement, asset and/or
liability amounts.
INVESTMENTS - The Company regularly reviews its investment portfolio for any
unrealized losses that would be deemed other-than-temporary and require the
recognition of an impairment loss in earnings. Management uses criteria such as
the period of time that securities have been in an unrealized loss position,
types of securities and their related industries, as well as published
investment rating and analyst reports to evaluate their portfolio. Management
considers the unrealized losses at December 31, 2002 to be temporary in nature.
IMPAIRMENT OF GOODWILL - INDEFINITE-LIVED INTANGIBLES - The Company evaluates
the carrying amounts of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets annually
to determine if they may be impaired. If the carrying amounts of the assets are
not recoverable based upon discounted cash flow analysis, they are
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reduced by the estimated shortfall of fair value compared to the recorded value.
The Company completed the annually required valuation process and no impairment
losses were recognized in 2002. However, should actual results or changes in
future expectations differ from those projected by management, goodwill
impairment may be required and may be material.
WARRANTY RESERVES - The Company offers to its customers a variety of warranties
on its products ranging from 1 to 2 years in length and up to ten years on
certain structural components. Estimated costs related to product warranty are
accrued at the time of sale and included in cost of sales. Estimated costs are
based upon past warranty claims and sales history and adjusted as required to
reflect actual costs incurred, as information becomes available. Warranty
expense totaled $16.6 million, $16.8 million and $15.5 million in 2002, 2001 and
2000, respectively. Accrued liabilities for warranty expense at December 31,
2002 and 2001 were $8.8 million and $8.4 million, respectively.
LITIGATION AND PRODUCT LIABILITY RESERVES - At December 31, 2002 the Company had
reserves for numerous other loss exposures, such as product liability ($3.7
million) and litigation ($1.5 million)(see Note 12 of Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements). Establishing loss reserves for these matters requires the
use of estimates and judgment in regards to risk exposure and ultimate
liability. The Company estimates losses under the programs using consistent and
appropriate methods; however, changes in assumptions could materially affect the
Company's recorded liabilities for loss.
NEW AND PENDING ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(See New Accounting Pronouncements in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements).
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Annual Report contains certain statements that are "forward-looking"
statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These
forward-looking statements are based on management's expectations and beliefs
concerning future events. Forward-looking statements are necessarily subject to
risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside the control of
the Company that could cause actual results to differ materially from such
statements. These uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited
to, the potential fluctuations in the Company's operating results; the condition
of the telecommunications industry which purchases modular structures; the
availability and price of gasoline, which can impact the sale of recreational
vehicles; availability of chassis, which are used in the production of many of
the Company's recreational vehicle products; interest rates, which affect the
affordability of the Company's products; changing government regulations, such
as those covering accounting standards, environmental matters or product
warranties and recalls, which may affect costs of operations, revenues, product
acceptance and profitability; legislation governing the relationships of the
Company with its recreational vehicle dealers, which may affect the Company's
options and liabilities in the event of a general economic downturn; the impact
of economic uncertainty on high-cost discretionary product purchases, which can
hinder the sales of recreational vehicles; the demand for commercial structures
in the various industries that the modular housing and building segment serves;
the ability of the housing and building segment to perform in new market
segments where it has limited experience; and also on the state of the
recreational vehicle and modular housing and building industries in the United
States. Other factors affecting forward-looking statements include the cyclical
and seasonal nature of the Company's businesses, adverse weather, changes in
property taxes and energy costs, changes in federal income tax laws and federal
mortgage financing programs, changes in public policy, competition in these
industries, the Company's ability to maintain or increase gross margins which
are critical to profitability whether there are or are not increased sales; the
outbreak of
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war and other significant national and international events; and other risks and
uncertainties. The foregoing list is not exhaustive, and the Company disclaims
any obligation to subsequently revise any forward-looking statements to reflect
events or circumstances after the date of such statements.
At times, the Company's actual performance differs materially from its
projections and estimates regarding the economy, the recreational vehicle and
modular housing and building industries and other key performance indicators.
Readers of this Report are cautioned that reliance on any forward-looking
statements involves risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that
the assumptions on which the forward-looking statements contained herein are
reasonable, any of those assumptions could prove to be inaccurate given the
inherent uncertainties as to the occurrence or nonoccurrence of future events.
There can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements contained in this
Report will prove to be accurate. The inclusion of a forward-looking statement
herein should not be regarded as a representation by the Company that the
Company's objectives will be achieved.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
In the normal course of business, operations of the Company are exposed to
fluctuations in interest rates. These fluctuations can vary the costs of
financing and investing yields. The Company did not utilize its credit facility
in 2002. In 2001, the Company utilized its credit facility in connection with
the acquisition of Kan Build and such borrowings were repaid within six months.
Short-term borrowings were utilized in 2000 in connection with the Miller
Building acquisition and were repaid within sixty days. Accordingly, changes in
interest rates would primarily impact the Company's long-term debt. At December
31, 2002, the Company had $11.0 million of long-term debt, including current
maturities. Long-term debt consists mainly of industrial development revenue
bonds that have variable or floating rates. At December 31, 2002, the Company
had $7.6 million invested in short-term and $4.5 million in long-term marketable
securities. The Company's marketable securities consist of public utility
preferred stocks which typically pay quarterly fixed rate dividends. These
financial instruments are subject to market risk in that available energy
supplies and changes in available interest rates would impact the market value
of the preferred stocks. As discussed in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements, the Company utilizes U.S. Treasury bond future options as
a protection against the impact of increases in interest rates on the fair value
of the Company's investments in these fixed rate preferred stocks. Outstanding
options are marked to market with market value changes recognized in current
earnings. The U.S. Treasury bond futures options generally have terms ranging
from 90 to 180 days. Based on the Company's overall interest rate exposure at
December 31, 2002, including variable or floating rate debt and derivatives used
to hedge the fair value of fixed rate preferred stocks, a hypothetical 10
percent change in interest rates applied to the fair value of the financial
instruments as of December 31, 2002, would have no material impact on earnings,
cash flows or fair values of interest rate risk sensitive instruments over a
one-year period.
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PAGE
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Financial Statements:
Report of Independent Auditors/Accountants 24-25
Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2002 and 2001 26
Consolidated Statements of Operations
for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000 27
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity
for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000 28
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years
ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000 29-30
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 31-53
Financial Statement Schedule:
II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts for the years
ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000 57
All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the required
information is shown in the financial statements or notes thereto.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
Board of Directors and Shareholders
Coachmen Industries, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Coachmen
Industries, Inc. (the Company) and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2002 and
2001, and the related consolidated statements of operations, shareholders'
equity, and cash flows for each of the two years then ended. Our audit also
included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 14(a)(2).
These financial statements and schedule are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements and schedule based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free
of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of
Coachmen Industries, Inc. and subsidiaries at December 31, 2002 and 2001, and
the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of
the two years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States. Also, in our opinion, the related financial
statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated
financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material
respects, the information set forth therein.
As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, in 2002 the
Company adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets."
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Grand Rapids, Michigan
January 30, 2003
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
Coachmen Industries, Inc.:
In our opinion, the consolidated statements of operations, of shareholders'
equity and of cash flows listed in the accompanying index present fairly, in all
material respects, the results of operations and cash flows of Coachmen
Industries, Inc. and its subsidiaries for the year ended December 31, 2000 in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America. In addition, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule listed in
the accompanying index presents fairly, in all material respects, the
information set forth therein for the year ended December 31, 2000 when read in
conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements. These financial
statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the
Company's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audit. We
conducted our audit of these statements in accordance with auditing standards
generally accepted in the United States of America, which require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
South Bend, Indiana
February 2, 2001, except for the information
in Note 5, for which the date is
February 9, 2001, and Note 11,
for which the date is February 12, 2001
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COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
as of December 31
(in thousands)
ASSETS
2002 2001
---- ----
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and temporary cash investments $ 16,549 $ 28,416
Marketable securities 7,641 12,180
Trade receivables, less allowance for
doubtful receivables 2002 - $861
and 2001 - $972 29,408 23,756
Other receivables 1,572 2,162
Refundable income taxes 2,878 2,241
Inventories 85,010 80,477
Prepaid expenses and other 4,412 4,656
Deferred income taxes 6,885 7,319
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Total current assets 154,355 161,207
Property, plant and equipment, net 78,889 80,233
Goodwill 18,954 18,954
Cash value of life insurance, net of loans 33,155 13,454
Real estate held for sale 276 11,129
Other 7,566 3,583
-------- --------
TOTAL ASSETS $293,195 $288,560
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable, trade $ 18,801 $ 18,944
Accrued income taxes 1,222 494
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 39,856 38,846
Current maturities of long-term debt 902 917
-------- --------
Total current liabilities 60,781 59,201
Long-term debt 10,097 11,001
Deferred income taxes 4,123 1,257
Other 8,768 8,461
-------- --------
Total liabilities 83,769 79,920
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 12)
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common shares, without par value: authorized
60,000 shares; issued 2002 - 21,062
shares and 2001 - 21,046 shares 91,283 91,072
Additional paid-in capital 6,133 5,755
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)( 661) ( 931)
Retained earnings 169,054 162,646
Treasury shares, at cost, 2002 - 5,395
shares and 2001 - 5,110 shares ( 56,383) ( 49,902)
-------- --------
Total shareholders' equity 209,426 208,640
-------- --------
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $293,195 $288,560
======== ========
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
for the years ended December 31
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
2002 2001 2000
---- ---- ----
Net sales $665,192 $587,212 $728,018
Cost of sales 565,973 503,767 631,609
-------- -------- --------
Gross profit 99,219 83,445 96,409
-------- -------- --------
Operating expenses:
Delivery 30,324 31,354 31,898
Selling 23,828 21,786 28,358
General and administrative 32,046 34,794 33,637
-------- -------- --------
86,198 87,934 93,893
-------- -------- --------
Operating income (loss) 13,021 (4,489) 2,516
-------- -------- --------
Nonoperating (income) expense:
Interest expense 1,476 2,298 2,152
Investment income (463) (476) (1,401)
Gain on sale of properties, net (2,343) (303) (891)
Other (income) expense, net (645) 110 (231)
-------- -------- --------
(1,975) 1,629 (371)
-------- -------- --------
Income (loss) before income taxes 14,996 (6,118) 2,887
Income taxes (benefit) 5,067 (2,167) 723
-------- -------- --------
Net income (loss) $ 9,929 $ (3,951) $ 2,164
======== ======== ========
Earnings (loss) per common share:
Basic $ .62 $ ( .25) $ .14
Diluted .62 ( .25) .14
Shares used in the computation of
earnings per common share:
Basic 15,996 15,835 15,584
Diluted 16,107 15,835 15,639
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Accumulated
Additional Other Total
Common Shares Paid-In Comprehensive Retained Treasury Shares Shareholders'
------------- ---------------
Number Amount Capital Income(Loss) Earnings Number Amount Equity
------ ------ ---------- -------------- -------- ------ ------ -------------
Balance at January 1, 2000 20,971 $90,405 $4,623 $ - $170,716 (5,443) $(52,098) $213,646
Net income - - - - 2,164 - 2,164
Issuance of common shares upon
the exercise of stock options
net of tax benefit of $91 21 173 (217) - - 109 748 704
Issuance of common shares under
employee stock purchase plan 28 283 - - - - - 283
Issuance of common shares from
treasury - - 200 - - 17 109 309
Conversion of stock options of
acquired business to stock
options of the Company - - 957 - - - - 957
Cash dividends of $.20 per
common share - - - - (3,114) - - (3,114)
------- ------- ------ ------- -------- ------ -------- --------
Balance at December 31, 2000 21,020 90,861 5,563 - 169,766 (5,317) (51,241) 214,949
Net loss - - - - (3,951) - - (3,951)
Net unrealized loss on securities
net of tax benefit of $510 - - - (931) - - - (931)
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Total comprehensive loss (4,882)
Issuance of common shares upon
the exercise of stock options
net of tax benefit of $10 - - (258) - 176 1,414 1,156
Issuance of common shares under
employee stock purchase plan 26 211 - - - - - 211
Issuance of common shares from
treasury - - 450 - - 84 588 1,038
Acquisition of common shares
for treasury - - - - - (53) (663) (663)
Cash dividends of $.20 per
common share - - - - (3,169) - - (3,169)
------- ------- ------ ------- -------- ------ -------- --------
Balance at December 31, 2001 21,046 91,072 5,755 (931) 162,646 (5,110) (49,902) 208,640
Net income - - - - 9,929 - - 9,929
Reduction in unrealized losses on
securities net of taxes of $105 - - - 270 - - - 270
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Total comprehensive income 10,199
Issuance of common shares upon
the exercise of stock options
net of tax benefit of $121 - - (222) - - 164 1,044 822
Issuance of common shares under
employee stock purchase plan 16 211 - - - - - 211
Issuance of common shares from
treasury - - 600 - - 58 332 932
Acquisition of common shares
for treasury - - - - - (507) (7,857) (7,857)
Cash dividends of $.22 per
common share - - - - (3,521) - - (3,521)
------- ------- ------ ------- -------- ------ -------- --------
Balance at December 31, 2002 21,062 $91,283 $6,133 $ (661) $169,054 (5,395) $(56,383) $209,426
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See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
for the years ended December 31
(in thousands)
2002 2001 2000
---- ---- ----
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss) $ 9,929 $ (3,951) $ 2,164
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to
net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation 9,927 10,890 10,941
Amortization and write-off of
intangibles - 1,179 273
Provision for doubtful receivables 183 379 435
Provision for write-down of property to
net realizable value - 869 -
Net realized and unrealized losses on
marketable securities and derivatives 1,048 1,759 1,112
Gain on sale of properties, net of losses (2,343) (303) (891)
Increase in cash surrender value of
life insurance policies (1,472) (1,203) (903)
Deferred income taxes 2,802 (1,035) (1,758)
Other 1,529 901 976
Changes in certain assets and liabilities, net
of effects of acquisitions and dispositions:
Trade receivables (5,245) 14,572 14,631
Inventories (4,533) 21,365 12,420
Prepaid expenses and other 244 (2,378) 955
Accounts payable, trade (143) (5,744) (8,237)
Income taxes - accrued and refundable 91 1,998 (942)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 1,010 1,996 (1,244)
--------- -------- --------
Net cash provided by
operating activities 13,027 41,294 29,932
--------- -------- --------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from sales of marketable securities 32,157 51,672 134,673
Proceeds from sale of properties 10,004 1,800 1,931
Proceeds from sale of businesses - - 4,826
Proceeds from notes receivable - 3,244 -
Investments in marketable securities (31,756) (47,752) (121,972)
Purchases of property and equipment (5,283) (4,719) (8,222)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired - (7,707) (34,351)
Other (294) (922) (1,898)
--------- -------- --------
Net cash provided by (used in)
investing activities 4,828 (4,384) (25,013)
--------- -------- --------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from short-term borrowings - - 30,000
Payments of short-term borrowings - - (30,000)
Proceeds from long-term debt - 13,500 -
Payments of long-term debt (919) (22,143) (4,447)
Repay borrowings against cash value of life
insurance policies (18,458) - -
Issuance of common shares under stock
incentive plans 912 1,357 896
Tax benefit from stock options exercised 121 10 91
Cash dividends paid (3,521) (3,169) (3,114)
Purchases of common shares for treasury (7,857) (663) -
--------- -------- --------
Net cash used in
financing activities (29,722) (11,108) (6,574)
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS, CONTINUED
for the years ended December 31
(in thousands)
2002 2001 2000
---- ---- ----
Increase (decrease) in cash and temporary cash
investments (11,867) 25,802 (1,655)
CASH AND TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS
Beginning of year 28,416 2,614 4,269
-------- -------- --------
End of year $ 16,549 $ 28,416 $ 2,614
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Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest $ 1,153 $ 2,624 $ 2,192
Income taxes 4,626 1,480 3,770
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES.
NATURE OF OPERATIONS - Coachmen Industries, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the
"Company") manufacture a full array of recreational vehicles and modular
housing and buildings. Recreational vehicles are sold through a nationwide
dealer network. The modular products (modular homes, townhouses and
specialized structures) are sold to builders/dealers or directly to the end
user for certain specialized modular structures.
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION - The accompanying consolidated financial
statements include the accounts of Coachmen Industries, Inc. and its
subsidiaries, all of which are wholly or majority owned. In 2002, the
Company formed a joint venture in which it owns a 94% interest. The
venture's financial position, minority interest and operating results were
not significant to the Company's consolidated financial statements. All
material intercompany transactions have been eliminated.
USE OF ESTIMATES - The preparation of financial statements in conformity
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts
reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results
could differ from those estimates.
REVENUE RECOGNITION - For the recreational vehicle segment, the shipping
terms are free on board ("FOB") shipping point and title and risk of
ownership are transferred to the independent dealers at that time.
Accordingly, sales are recognized as revenue at the time the products are
shipped. For the modular housing and building segment, the shipping terms
are generally FOB destination. Title and risk of ownership are transferred
when the Company completes installation of the product. The Company
recognizes the revenue at the time delivery and installation are completed.
Revenue from final set-up procedures, which are perfunctory, is deferred
and recognized when such set-up procedures are completed.
CASH FLOWS AND NONCASH ACTIVITIES - For purposes of the consolidated
statements of cash flows, cash and temporary cash investments include cash,
cash investments and any highly liquid investments purchased with original
maturities of three months or less.
Noncash investing and financing activities are as follows:
2002 2001 2000
---- ---- ----
Issuance of common shares, at market
value, in lieu of cash compensation $ 932 $ 1,038 $ 309
Liabilities assumed in business
acquisitions - 12,728 21,926
Liabilities assumed by buyers in the
disposition of businesses - - 1,141
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES, CONTINUED.
CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK - Financial instruments which potentially
subject the Company to credit risk consist primarily of cash and temporary
cash investments and trade receivables.
At December 31, 2002 and 2001, cash and temporary cash investments include
$12.7 million and $23.6 million, respectively, invested in money market
accounts and short-term bond funds.
The Company has a concentration of credit risk in the recreational vehicle
industry, although there is no geographic concentration of credit risk. The
Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers' financial
condition and sales to its recreational vehicle dealers are generally
subject to pre-approved dealer floor plan financing whereby the Company is
paid upon delivery or shortly thereafter. The Company generally requires no
collateral from its customers. Future credit losses are provided for
currently through the allowance for doubtful receivables and actual credit
losses are charged to the allowance when incurred.
MARKETABLE SECURITIES - Marketable securities consist of public utility
preferred stocks which pay quarterly cash dividends. The preferred stocks
are part of a dividend capture program whereby preferred stocks are bought
and held for the purpose of capturing the preferred dividend. The
securities are available to be sold after exceeding the minimum 45 or
90-day holding period required for favorable tax treatment and the proceeds
are reinvested again in preferred stocks. The Company's dividend capture
program is designed to maximize dividend income which is 70% excludable
from taxable income under the Internal Revenue Code and related state tax
provisions. The Company accounts for its marketable securities under
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 115, "Accounting
for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities," which requires
certain securities to be categorized as either trading, available-for-sale
or held-to-maturity. Based on the Company's intent to invest in the
securities at least through the minimum holding period, the Company's
marketable securities at December 31, 2002 and 2001 are classified as
available-for-sale and, accordingly, are carried at fair value with net
unrealized appreciation (depreciation) recorded as a separate component of
shareholders' equity. The cost of securities sold is determined by the
specific identification method and are classified as both short-term
marketable securities and long-term other assets, depending on the intended
holding period.
The cost, unrealized gains and losses, and market value of securities
available for sale as of December 31, 2002 and 2001 are as follows:
2002 2001
---- ----
Cost $12,101 $13,673
Unrealized gains 360 265
Unrealized losses (1,460) (1,758)
Market value 11,001 12,180
The Company utilizes U.S. Treasury bond futures options as protection
against the impact of increases in interest rates on the fair value of the
Company's investments in marketable securities (fixed rate preferred
stocks). The options are marked to market with market value changes
recognized in the consolidated statements of operations in the period of
change. At December 31, 2002 and 2001, the carrying amounts of U.S.
Treasury bond futures options, which are derivative instruments, aggregated
$11 and $35, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES, CONTINUED.
Investment income consists of the following for the years ended December
31:
2002 2001 2000
---- ---- ----
Interest income $ 818 $1,079 $ 836
Dividend income on
preferred stocks 839 646 1,677
Net realized gains (losses) on
sale of preferred stocks (920) (1,252) (189)
Net realized gains (losses) on closed
U.S. Treasury bond futures options (240) 55 (821)
Unrealized gains (losses) on open
U.S. Treasury bond futures options (34) (52) (102)
------ ------ ------
Total $ 463 $ 476 $1,401
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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - The carrying amounts of cash and
temporary cash investments, receivables and accounts payable approximated
fair value as of December 31, 2002 and 2001, because of the relatively
short maturities of these instruments. The carrying amount of long-term
debt, including current maturities, approximated fair value as of December
31, 2002 and 2001, based upon terms and conditions currently available to
the Company in comparison to terms and conditions of the existing long-term
debt. The Company has investments in life insurance contracts principally
to fund obligations under deferred compensation agreements (see Note 9). At
December 31, 2002, the carrying amount of life insurance policies, which
equaled their fair value, was $33.1 million. At December 31, 2001, the
carrying amount of these policies was $13.5 million ($31.0 million net of
$17.5 million of policy loans). During 2002, to better utilize the
Company's available cash, borrowings against these policies totaling $18.5
million were repaid.
As required by SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and
Hedging Activities," the Company adopted the requirements of SFAS No. 133
effective January 1, 2001. SFAS No. 133, as amended by Statement No.'s. 137
and 138, requires that all derivative instruments be recorded on the
balance sheet at their fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives
are recorded each period in current earnings or other comprehensive income,
depending on whether a derivative is designated as part of a hedge
transaction and, if it is, the type of hedge transaction. The Company
utilizes U.S. Treasury bond futures options, which are derivative
instruments, and changes in market value are recognized in current
earnings.
INVENTORIES - Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (first-in,
first-out method) or market.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES, Continued.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - Property, plant and equipment are carried
at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed by the
straight- line method on the costs of the assets, at rates based on their
estimated useful lives as follows: land improvements 3-15 years; buildings
and improvements 10-30 years; machinery and equipment 3-10 years;
transportation equipment 2-7 years; and office furniture and fixtures,
including capitalized computer software, 2-10 years. Upon sale or
retirement of property, plant and equipment, including real estate held for
sale and rental properties, the asset cost and related accumulated
depreciation is removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is
included in earnings.
EVALUATION OF IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS - In June 2001, the FASB
issued SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," which revised
the standard for accounting for goodwill and other intangible assets.
Statement No. 142 requires that goodwill and indefinite lived identifiable
intangible assets no longer be amortized, but be tested for impairment at
least annually based on their estimated fair market values. Any impairment
of goodwill must be recognized currently as a charge to earnings in the
financial statements. The provisions for SFAS No. 142 became effective on
January 1, 2002 and required full implementation of the impairment
measurement provisions by December 31, 2002. The Company completed its
initial impairment analysis under SFAS No. 142 in June 2002 and performed
its annual impairment analysis as of October 31, 2002. Based on the
estimated fair values of the Company's reporting units using a discounted
cash flows valuation, no goodwill for any unit was evaluated as impaired.
Effective January 1, 2002, the Company discontinued recording goodwill
amortization expense. Application of the non-amortization provisions of
Statement No. 142 in prior years is as follows:
2002 2001 2000
---- ---- ----
Reported net income (loss) $9,929 $(3,951) $2,164
Add back: Goodwill amortization, net
of tax - 762 205
------ ------- ------
Adjusted net income (loss) $9,929 $(3,189) $2,369
====== ======= ======
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
Reported basic net income (loss) per share $ .62 $ (.25) $ .14
Goodwill amortization - .05 .01
------ ------ ------
Adjusted basic earnings (loss) per share $ .62 $ (.20) $ .15
====== ====== ======
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Reported diluted net income (loss) per share$ .62 $ (.25) $ .14
Goodwill amortization - .05 .01
------ ------ ------
Adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share $ .62 $ (.20) $ .15
====== ====== ======
In August 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets," which addresses financial
accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived
assets and supersedes SFAS No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of
Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of," and the
accounting and reporting provisions of APB Opinion No. 30, "Reporting the
Results of Operations" for a disposal of a segment of a business. The
Company was required to adopt Statement No. 144 as of January 1, 2002.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES, Continued.
The Company is actively marketing certain real property, which is no longer
being used in the operations of the business. However, under the transition
rules contained in SFAS No. 144, certain of these assets no longer
qualified as assets held for sale at December 31, 2002. Under the
definition contained in the statement, approximately $3.8 million of these
assets were reclassified to assets held and used at that date and
re-measured at the lower of their original carrying amount adjusted for
depreciation had the asset been in continuous use or to its fair value. As
a result, additional depreciation of $.2 million was recognized in 2002 to
comply with the pronouncement. Assets classified as held for sale at
December 31, 2002 are expected to be sold in 2003.
The Company periodically reviews its long-lived assets and finite lived
intangible assets for impairment and assesses whether significant events,
changes in business circumstances or economic trends indicate that the
carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable. An impairment loss,
equal to the difference between carrying value and fair value, is
recognized when the carrying amount of an asset exceeds the anticipated
undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from use of the asset and
its eventual disposal.
INTANGIBLES - Prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 142 on January 1, 2002,
intangibles, consisting principally of excess of cost over the fair value
of net assets of businesses acquired ("goodwill"), had been amortized on a
straight-line basis over 5 to 40 years.
INCOME TAXES - The Company recognizes income tax expense in accordance with
SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes." Deferred tax assets and
liabilities are established for the expected future tax consequences of
events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns
using enacted tax rates in effect for the years in which the differences
are expected to reverse and is
subject to ongoing assessment of realizability. Deferred income tax expen