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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

(Mark One)

 

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

For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2014

or

 

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

For the transition period from                 to                

Commission file number: 1-4714

SKYLINE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Indiana   35-1038277

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

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

Elkhart, Indiana

 

46515

(Zip Code)

(Address of principal executive offices)  

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

(574) 294-6521

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

 

Title of Each Class

 

Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Common Stock, $.0277 Par Value   NYSE MKT LLC

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

None

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

The aggregate market value of the common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant (6,853,780 shares) based on the closing price on the NYSE MKT LLC on November 30, 2013 was $33,377,909.

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

 

Title of Class

 

Shares Outstanding

July 21, 2014

Common Stock   8,391,244

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

 

Title

  

Form 10-K

Portions of the Proxy Statement for the 2014

Annual Meeting of Shareholders to

be held September 22, 2014

   Part III, Items 10 – 14


Table of Contents

FORM 10-K

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Certain information required to be included in Part III of this Form 10-K is also included in the registrant’s Proxy Statement used in connection with its 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on September 22, 2014 (“2014 Proxy Statement”).

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

PART I   
Item 1.  

Business

     2   
Item 1A.  

Risk Factors

     6   
Item 1B.  

Unresolved Staff Comments

     8   
Item 2.  

Properties

     9   
Item 3.  

Legal Proceedings

     9   
Item 4.  

Mine Safety Disclosures

     9   
PART II   
Item 5.  

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

     10   
Item 6.  

Selected Financial Data

     10   
Item 7.  

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

     10   
Item 7A.  

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

     19   
Item 8.  

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

  
 

    Index to Consolidated Financial Statements

     19   
 

    Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     20   
 

    Consolidated Balance Sheets

     21   
 

    Consolidated Statements of Operations and Retained Earnings

     23   
 

    Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

     24   
 

    Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

     25   
Item 9.  

Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

     36   
Item 9A.  

Controls and Procedures

     36   
Item 9B.  

Other Information

     36   
PART III   
Item 10.  

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

     37   
Item 11.  

Executive Compensation

     37   
Item 12.  

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

     37   
Item 13.  

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

     37   
Item 14.  

Principal Accountant Fees and Services

     37   
PART IV   
Item 15.  

Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

  
 

(a)  1. Financial Statements

     38   
 

       2. Financial Statement Schedules

     38   
 

       3. Index to Exhibits

     38   
SIGNATURES      39   

 

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PART I

 

Item 1. Business.

General Development of Business

Skyline Corporation was originally incorporated in Indiana in 1959, as successor to a business founded in 1951. Skyline Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries (the “Corporation”) designs, produces and markets manufactured housing, modular housing and recreational vehicles (travel trailers, fifth wheels and park models) to independent dealers and manufactured housing communities located throughout the United States and Canada. Manufactured housing represents homes built according to a national building code; modular housing represents homes built to a local building code.

The Corporation, which is one of the largest producers of manufactured and modular housing in the United States, sold 2,434 manufactured homes and 457 modular homes in fiscal 2014.

The Corporation’s housing products are marketed under a number of trademarks. They are available in lengths ranging from 30’ to 76’ and in singlewide widths from 12’ to 16’, doublewide widths from 18’ to 32’, and triplewide widths from 36’ to 46’. The area of a singlewide ranges from approximately 400 to 1,200 square feet, a doublewide from approximately 700 to 2,400 square feet, and a triplewide from approximately 1,600 to 2,900 square feet.

The Corporation also sold 2,825 recreational vehicles in fiscal 2014, which are sold under a number of trademarks for travel trailers, fifth wheels and park models.

Financial Information about Segments

Net sales, operating results and total assets for the housing and recreational vehicle segments are included in Note 16, Industry Segment Information, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this document under Item 8.

Narrative Description of Business

Principal Products and Markets

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

The Corporation’s recreational vehicles include travel trailers, fifth wheels and park models. Travel trailers and fifth wheels are marketed under the following trademarks: “Aljo”; “AlumaSky”; “Ecocamp”; “Koala”; “Super Lite”; “Layton”; “Nomad”; “Park Villa”; “Retro”; “Skycat”; “Walkabout”; and “Weekender”. Park models are marketed under the following trademarks: “Cabin Series”; “Cedar Cove”; “Kensington”; “Shore Park Homes”; “Stone Harbor”; and “Vacation Villa”. The Corporation’s recreational vehicles are intended to provide temporary living accommodations for individuals seeking leisure travel and outdoor recreation. A recreational vehicle typically includes sleeping, kitchen, dining and bath areas.

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

The recreational vehicle market is made up of primarily vacationing families, traveling retired couples and sports enthusiasts pursuing four-season hobbies.

 

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Item 1. Business — (Continued).

Principal Products and Markets — (Continued)

 

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

The amount and percentage of net sales contributed by the housing and recreational vehicle segments is noted in Items 7 and 8.

Method of Distribution

The Corporation’s homes are distributed by approximately 210 independent dealers at 370 locations throughout the United States and Canada, and recreational vehicles are distributed by approximately 150 independent dealers at 200 locations throughout the United States and Canada. These are generally not exclusive dealerships and it is believed that most dealers also sell products of other manufacturers.

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

The Corporation had no losses related to repurchases in fiscal years 2014 and 2013. Additional information regarding these repurchase agreements is included in Note 12, Commitments and Contingencies, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this document under Item 8.

Raw Materials and Supplies

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

Patents, Trademarks, Licenses, Franchises and Concessions

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

Seasonal Fluctuations

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

Inventory

The Corporation does not maintain significant inventories of either raw materials or finished goods. In addition, there are no inventories sold on consignment.

 

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Item 1. Business — (Continued).

 

Dependence Upon Individual Customers

During fiscal 2014, net sales of homes and recreational vehicles to Sun Home Services, Inc. totaled approximately $19,657,000 or 10 percent of total net sales. No other individual customer in fiscal 2014 and 2013 had net sales greater than 10 percent of net total sales.

Backlog

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

Government Contracts

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

Competitive Conditions

The industries in which the Corporation operates are highly competitive, with particular emphasis on price and features offered. The Corporation’s competitors are numerous, ranging from multi-billion dollar corporations to relatively small and specialized manufacturers. In addition, the housing segment also competes with companies that provide other forms of housing, such as new and existing site-built homes, apartments, condominiums and townhouses.

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

 

     Units Shipped
Calendar Year 2013
    Units Shipped
Calendar Year 2012
 
     Market     Market  
     Industry      Skyline      Share     Industry      Skyline      Share  

Manufactured housing

     60,000         2,205         3.7     55,000         1,848         3.4

Domestic modular housing

     14,000         263         1.9     13,000         301         2.3

Travel trailer

     198,000         3,127         1.6     177,000         4,447         2.5

Fifth wheels

     71,000         100         0.1     66,000         214         0.3

The competitive position for park models and Canadian modular housing is not listed because industry data is not available.

 

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

Manufactured housing

     61,000         2,434         4.0     56,000         1,851         3.3

Travel trailer

     207,000         2,556         1.2     188,000         4,003         2.1

Fifth wheels

     74,000         38         0.1     68,000         165         0.2

The competitive position for park models and modular housing is not listed because industry data is not available.

Both the housing and recreational vehicle segments of the Corporation’s business are dependent upon the availability of wholesale and retail financing. Consequently, increases in interest rates and the availability of credit through governmental action or otherwise, have adversely affected the Corporation’s business in the past and may do so in the future.

 

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Item 1. Business — (Continued).

 

Regulation

The manufacture, distribution and sale of manufactured housing, modular housing and recreational vehicles are subject to government regulations in both the United States and Canada, at federal, state or provincial and local levels.

Environmental Quality

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

Other Regulations

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

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

Regarding recreational vehicles, the Corporation has voluntarily subjected itself to third party inspection of all of its recreational vehicle products nationwide in order to further assure the Corporation, its dealers, and customers of compliance with established standards.

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

The Corporation’s travel trailers continue to be subject to safety standards and recall and other regulations promulgated by the U.S. Department of Transportation under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 and the Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability and Documentation (TREAD) Act, as well as state laws and regulations.

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

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

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

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

Number of Employees

The Corporation employs approximately 1,300 people at the present time.

 

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Item 1. Business — (Continued).

 

Executive Officers of the Corporation

Information regarding the Corporation’s executive officers is located in this document under Part III, Item 10.

Available Information

The Corporation makes available, free of charge, through the Investors section of its internet website its annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, Proxy Statements and all amendments to those reports as soon as practicable after such material is electronically filed or furnished to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Corporation’s internet site is http://www.skylinecorp.com. A copy of the Corporation’s annual report on Form 10-K will be provided without charge upon written request to Skyline Corporation, Investor Relations Department, Post Office Box 743, Elkhart, Indiana 46515.

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

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

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

Incurrence of Net Losses

Due to negative economic conditions that impacted the manufactured housing, modular housing and recreational vehicle industries, the Corporation incurred net losses from fiscal year 2008 to 2014. In addition, net losses were also incurred as a result of declining net sales and market share in its recreational vehicle segment. To continue as a going concern, the Corporation’s management is aggressively pursuing strategies as referenced in Item 7 to raise capital, increase sales and decrease cost. In addition, management is prepared to modify these strategies to meet prevailing business conditions. Continued losses could negatively affect the Corporation’s liquidity.

Changing Consumer Preferences

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

Dependence on Independent Dealers

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

Cost and Availability of Raw Materials

Prices and availability of raw materials used to manufacture the Corporation’s products can change significantly due to fluctuations in supply and demand. In addition, the cost of raw materials is also influenced by transportation costs. The Corporation has historically been able to have an adequate supply of raw materials by maintaining good relations with its vendors.

 

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Item 1A. Risk Factors (Continued).

Cost and Availability of Raw Materials — (Continued)

 

Increased prices have historically been passed on to dealers by raising the price of manufactured housing, modular housing and recreational vehicles. There is no certainty that the Corporation will be able to pass on future price increases and maintain an adequate supply of raw materials. The inability to raise the price of its products and to maintain a proper supply of materials could have a negative impact on net sales, operating results and cash flows.

Dealer Inventories

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

Competition

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

Retail Financing Availability

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

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

Wholesale Financing Availability

Independent dealers of the Corporation’s products generally finance their inventory purchases with wholesale floor plan financing provided by lending institutions.

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

Increased Fuel Prices

The Corporation’s recreational vehicle products depend on the use of vehicles that operate on gasoline or diesel fuel. In the Corporation’s history there have been periods where the price of gasoline and diesel fuel dramatically increased. These increases resulted in greater cost associated with recreational vehicle travel. This trend could result in decreased net sales, operating results and cash flows.

 

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Item 1A. Risk Factors (Continued).

 

Governmental Regulations

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

Contingent Repurchase Agreements

As referenced in Note 12 to the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8, the Corporation is contingently liable under repurchase agreements with certain financial institutions providing inventory financing for retailers of its products. The Corporation could be required to fulfill some or all of the repurchase agreements, resulting in increased expense and reduced cash flows.

Cyclical and Seasonal Nature of Business

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

 

  Ÿ  

Availability of wholesale and retail financing

 

  Ÿ  

Consumer confidence

 

  Ÿ  

Interest rates

 

  Ÿ  

Demographic and employment trends

 

  Ÿ  

Availability of used or repossessed homes or recreational vehicles

 

  Ÿ  

Impact of inflation

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

Dependence on Executive Officers and Other Key Personnel

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

 

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments.

None

 

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Item 2. Properties.

The Corporation’s 11 operating manufacturing facilities, 2 idle facilities and 3 corporate facilities, all of which are owned, are as follows:

 

Location

  

Products

  

Approximate
Square Footage

 

California, San Jacinto

   Manufactured Housing      84,000   

California, Woodland

   Manufactured Housing      81,000   

Florida, Ocala

   Manufactured Housing      139,000   

Florida, Ocala

   Idle      127,000   

Indiana, Bristol

   Recreational Vehicles      115,000   

Indiana, Elkhart

   Recreational Vehicles      75,000   

Indiana, Elkhart

   Idle      55,000   

Indiana, Elkhart

   Corporate      37,000   

Indiana, Elkhart

   Corporate      18,000   

Indiana, Elkhart

   Corporate      4,000   

Kansas, Arkansas City

   Manufactured Housing      83,000   

Ohio, Sugarcreek

   Manufactured Housing      149,000   

Oregon, McMinnville

   Manufactured Housing      246,000   

Pennsylvania, Leola

   Manufactured Housing      210,000   

Texas, Mansfield

   Manufactured Housing      79,000   

Wisconsin, Lancaster

   Manufactured Housing      130,000   

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

During the second quarter of fiscal 2013, two idle recreational vehicle facilities located in Hemet, California were sold for a gain of $1,411,000. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, an idle housing facility located in Mocksville, North Carolina was sold for a gain of $230,000.

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

 

Item 3. Legal Proceedings.

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

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not applicable.

 

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PART II

 

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

Skyline Corporation (SKY) is traded on the NYSE MKT LLC. At May 31, 2014, there were 720 shareholders of record of Skyline Corporation common stock. A quarterly summary of the market price are listed for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2014 and 2013.

 

     Common Stock Price Range  
     2014      2013  
     High      Low      High      Low  

First quarter

   $ 5.31       $ 3.76       $ 5.50       $ 4.14   

Second quarter

   $ 5.25       $ 4.26       $ 5.81       $ 3.86   

Third quarter

   $ 6.70       $ 4.56       $ 5.00       $ 3.60   

Fourth quarter

   $ 6.44       $ 4.50       $ 6.16       $ 4.07   

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

Computershare Trust Company, N.A.

P. O. Box 30170

College Station, TX 77842

(312) 588-4237

 

Item 6. Selected Financial Data.

Not applicable.

 

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

Overview

The Corporation designs, produces and markets manufactured housing, modular housing and recreational vehicles (travel trailers, fifth wheels and park models) to independent dealers and manufactured housing communities located throughout the United States and Canada. To better serve the needs of its dealers and communities, the Corporation has eleven manufacturing facilities in nine states. Manufactured housing, modular housing and recreational vehicles are sold to dealers and communities either through floor plan financing with various financial institutions or on a cash basis. While the Corporation maintains production of manufactured housing, modular homes and recreational vehicles throughout the year, seasonal fluctuations in sales do occur. Sales and production of manufactured housing and modular housing are affected by winter weather conditions at the Corporation’s northern plants. Recreational vehicle sales are generally higher in the spring and summer months than in the fall and winter months.

As referenced in Item 1, manufactured and modular housing are marketed under a number of trademarks, and are available in a variety of dimensions. Manufactured housing products are built according to standards established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Modular homes are built according to state, provincial or local building codes.

Recreational vehicles include travel trailers, fifth wheels and park models. Travel trailers and fifth wheels are marketed under the following trademarks: “Aljo”; “AlumaSky”; “Ecocamp”; “Koala”; “Layton”; “Nomad”; “Park Villa”; “Retro”; “Skycat”; “Walkabout”; and “Weekender”. Park models are marketed under the following trademarks: “Cabin Series”; “Cedar Cove”; “Kensington”; “Shore Park Homes”; “Stone Harbor”; and “Vacation Villa”. The Corporation’s recreational vehicles are intended to provide temporary living accommodations for individuals seeking leisure travel and outdoor recreation.

 

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

 

Manufactured Housing, Modular Housing and Recreational Vehicle Industry Conditions

Sales of manufactured housing, modular housing and recreational vehicles are affected by the strength of the U.S. economy, interest rate and employment levels, consumer confidence and the availability of wholesale and retail financing. The manufactured housing industry had been affected by declining unit shipments to historically low levels. Shipments totaled approximately 373,000 units in 1998; steadily declining to approximately 50,000 units by 2010. This decline was caused primarily by adverse economic conditions, tightening retail and wholesale credit markets and a depressed site-built housing market. Shipments, however, increased to approximately 52,000, 55,000 and 60,000 units in 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively. From January to May 2014, shipments were approximately 25,000 units; an approximately 5 percent increase from the same period a year ago.

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

The domestic modular housing industry has challenges similar to the manufactured housing industry, such as restrictive retail and wholesale financing, and a depressed site-built housing market. From calendar 2006 to 2012, total shipments decreased from approximately 39,000 to 13,000 units, a decline of 67 percent. Total shipments for calendar year 2013, however, increased approximately 8 percent from calendar 2012’s total to approximately 14,000 units. Information related to the Canadian modular housing industry is not available.

Sales of recreational vehicles are influenced by changes in consumer confidence, employment levels, the availability of retail and wholesale financing and gasoline prices. Industry unit sales of travel trailers and fifth wheels have varied in recent years. From calendar 2007 to the first half of 2009 unit sales decreased as a result of recessionary conditions, decreased household wealth, tightening credit markets for retail and wholesale financing, and excess inventory of new recreational vehicles. Unit sales, however, started increasing in the last half of calendar 2009 and continue to date. The Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) notes that continued growth in recreational vehicle shipments is due to a combination of easing credit terms and availability of loans, gains in household wealth and employment. These positive factors, however, could be negatively affected by rising interest rates.

Fiscal 2014 Results

The Corporation experienced the following results during fiscal 2014:

 

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Total net sales were $191,730,000, an approximate 8 percent increase from the $177,574,000 reported in the same period a year ago

 

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Housing net sales were $145,864,000, an approximate 31 percent increase from the $111,104,000 realized in fiscal 2013

 

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Recreational vehicle net sales were $45,866,000 in fiscal 2014, an approximate 31 percent decrease from $66,470,000 in fiscal 2013

 

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Net loss for the fiscal 2014 was $11,864,000 as compared to $10,513,000 for fiscal 2013. On a per share basis, net loss was $1.41 as compared to $1.25 for the comparable period a year ago

 

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Two idle housing facilities located in Fair Haven, Vermont and Halstead, Kansas were sold for gains of $162,000 and $300,000, respectively. In addition, undeveloped land located in Elkhart, Indiana was sold for a gain of $244,000.

 

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The Corporation consolidated the manufacturing of recreational vehicles to its facilities in Bristol and Elkhart, Indiana. As a result of the consolidation, the Mansfield, Texas facility, which formerly built recreational vehicles, was renovated to accommodate the production of manufactured housing. Commencement of housing operations occurred in the third quarter.

 

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

Fiscal 2014 Results — (Continued)

 

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In the fourth quarter, life insurance loans from policy cash surrender values, of approximately $6,300,000 were obtained to meet certain obligations and to purchase inventory as the Corporation entered its spring and summer selling seasons; the highest sales periods in its fiscal year. Prepaid interest expense of approximately $200,000 was assessed; resulting in net proceeds of approximately $6,100,000. The loans have no fixed repayment schedule, and have interest rates ranging from 4.2 percent to 7.4 percent. The weighted average interest rate of the loans in total is 5.9 percent.

The Corporation’s housing segment experienced increased net sales in fiscal 2014 as compared to fiscal 2013, and management cannot determine with certainty if this trend will continue. This uncertainty is based on potential adverse changes in economic growth, interest rate and employment levels, consumer confidence, and the availability of wholesale and retail financing.

The recreational vehicle segment experienced decreased net sales in fiscal 2014 as noted in “Net Sales and Unit Shipments.” Regarding the business environment for fiscal 2015, the RVIA forecasts calendar 2014 travel trailer and fifth wheel shipments of approximately 289,000 units; an 8 percent increase from calendar 2013’s total of approximately 268,000 units. In addition, calendar 2015 travel trailer and fifth wheel shipments are forecasted to be approximately 298,000 units; a 3 percent increase from calendar 2014’s total. Despite this favorable forecast, business conditions in fiscal 2014 could be negatively impacted by adverse factors previously referenced by the RVIA.

Management’s Plan

The Corporation’s consolidated financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes continuity of operations and realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the ordinary course of business. Due to recurring losses, the Corporation experienced negative cash flows from operating activities. As a result, the Corporation has utilized its cash, investments in U.S. Treasury Bills, proceeds from the sale of assets and borrowings from the cash surrender of life insurance policies. The level of historical negative cash flows from operations and not having available funding from outside financing sources raise substantial doubt about the Corporation’s ability to continue as a going concern. To continue as a going concern, certain strategies need to be pursued to raise capital, increase sales and decrease costs. These strategies include but are not limited to:

 

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Addressing declining recreational vehicle sales by evaluating its model lineup to more closely meet consumer needs. Specifically, at an exclusive meeting of recreational vehicle dealers held in June 2014, the Corporation announced for fiscal year 2015 the introduction of the “Dart”; “Javelin”; and “Trident” brands. These new brands, coupled with redesigned “Nomad” and “Layton” brands, are believed by management to be products that will appeal to both recreational vehicles dealers and consumers. In addition, subsequent to May 31, 2014, management consolidated the operations of the Elkhart, Indiana recreational vehicle facility into its Bristol, Indiana recreational vehicle facility. This consolidation is expected to increase manufacturing efficiencies and decrease costs.

 

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Increasing sales at the Mansfield, Texas housing facility by gaining a greater presence on the properties of manufactured housing dealers and manufactured housing communities. Furthermore, efforts are being made to reduce costs and gain manufacturing efficiencies as the facility transitions from a “startup” to a continuing operation.

 

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

 

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Increasing efforts to increase sales of modular homes and park models in both the United States and Canada by cultivating relationships with modular housing developers and campground owners that are outside the Corporation’s historical distribution channels

 

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Maintaining the number of display models at housing facilities in order to provide dealers, communities and consumers with examples of newly designed product

 

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

Management’s Plan — (Continued)

 

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Selling non-strategic assets, such as an idle housing facility in Ocala, Florida and undeveloped land in McMinnville, Oregon, to generate cash and eliminate carrying costs

 

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Working with current and potential vendors to decrease costs

 

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Analyzing staffing needs and making reductions when considered appropriate by management

 

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Continuing to seek debt financing that is acceptable with respect to cost and structure

As with any business enterprise, the Corporation’s ability to operate as a going concern is contingent upon the successful execution of its strategies. Management, however, is prepared to modify these strategies to meet prevailing business conditions.

Results of Operations — Fiscal 2014 Compared to Fiscal 2013

Net Sales and Unit Shipments

 

     2014      Percent      2013      Percent      Increase
(Decrease)
 
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Net sales

              

Domestic Manufactured

              

Housing

   $ 120,830         63       $ 87,380         49       $ 33,450   

Modular Housing

              

Domestic

     19,884         10         18,562         11         1,322   

Canadian

     5,150         3         5,162         3         (12
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     25,034         13         23,724         14         1,310   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Housing

     145,864         76         111,104         63         34,760   

Recreational Vehicles

              

Domestic

     38,082         20         53,267         30         (15,185

Canadian

     7,784         4         13,203         7         (5,419
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Recreational Vehicles

     45,866         24         66,470         37         (20,604
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Net Sales

   $ 191,730         100       $ 177,574         100       $ 14,156   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Unit shipments

              

Domestic Manufactured

              

Housing

     2,434         43         1,851         28         583   

Modular Housing

              

Domestic

     378         7         285         4         93   

Canadian

     79         1         85         2         (6
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     457         8         370         6         87   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Housing

     2,891         51         2,221         34         670   

Recreational Vehicles

              

Domestic

     2,308         40         3,488         53         (1,180

Canadian

     517         9         848         13         (331
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Recreational Vehicles

     2,825         49         4,336         66         (1,511
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Unit Shipments

     5,716         100         6,557         100         (841
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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

Results of Operations — Fiscal 2014 Compared to Fiscal 2013 — (Continued)

Net Sales and Unit Shipments — (Continued)

 

Housing net sales increased approximately 31 percent. The increase was the outcome of the following factors:

 

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Domestic manufactured housing net sales increasing approximately 38 percent

 

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Domestic modular housing net sales increasing approximately 7 percent

 

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Canadian modular housing net sales remaining relatively unchanged

Housing unit shipments increased approximately 30 percent. The increase was the outcome of the following factors:

 

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Domestic manufactured housing shipments increasing approximately 31 percent

 

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Domestic modular shipments increasing approximately 33 percent

 

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Canadian modular shipments decreasing approximately 7 percent

As previously noted, total domestic manufactured housing unit shipments increased approximately 31 percent. Industry unit shipments for these products in fiscal 2014 increased approximately 10 percent as compared to fiscal 2013. The improvement is the result of increased sales to manufactured housing communities.

Total modular housing unit shipments increased approximately 24 percent. Unit shipments increased due to the fourth quarter shipment of 127 modular housing units resulting from a contract between the Corporation and National Community Renaissance of California. The modular units were assembled into multi-story apartment buildings, and the revenue recognized from the shipment of the modular units was approximately $3,900,000. This contract was outside of the Corporation’s normal business model of producing and selling single family manufactured and modular housing for dealers and communities. The Corporation does not plan on performing this type of project in the foreseeable future. Current industry unit shipment data is not available.

Compared to prior year, the average net sales price for domestic manufactured housing and Canadian modular housing products increased approximately 5 percent and 7 percent, respectively. The increase is primarily as a result of homes sold with larger square footage and greater amenities. The average net sales price for domestic modular housing products decreased approximately 19 percent; resulting from homes sold with less square footage and fewer amenities.

Recreational vehicles net sales revenue decreased approximately 31 percent. The decrease was the outcome of the following factors:

 

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Domestic recreational vehicle net sales decreasing approximately 29 percent

 

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Canadian recreational vehicle net sales decreasing approximately 41 percent

Recreational vehicle unit shipments decreased approximately 35 percent. The decrease was the outcome of the following factors:

 

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Domestic recreational vehicle shipments decreasing approximately 34 percent

 

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Canadian recreational vehicle shipments decreasing approximately 39 percent

Unit shipments for travel trailers and fifth wheels decreased approximately 38 percent. Industry shipments for these products in fiscal 2014 increased approximately 10 percent as compared to fiscal 2013. The Corporation’s unit shipments lagged the industry due to various factors. Unit shipments to domestic dealers were adversely affected by some competitors maintaining larger quantities of finished goods inventory; resulting in the ability to meet dealer demand immediately. In addition, the Corporation experienced decreased demand from Canadian dealers. Finally, consumer demand is presently concentrated toward larger, higher priced models; of which the Corporation has a limited offering. Current industry unit shipment data for park models is not available.

 

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

Results of Operations — Fiscal 2014 Compared to Fiscal 2013 — (Continued)

Net Sales and Unit Shipments — (Continued)

 

Compared to prior year, the average net sales price per unit for recreational vehicles sold increased approximately 6 percent; primarily due to models sold with larger square footage and greater amenities.

Cost of Sales

 

     2014      Percent of
Net Sales*
     2013      Percent of
Net Sales*
     Increase
(Decrease)
 
     (Dollars in Thousands)  

Housing

   $ 136,014         93       $ 104,131         94       $ 31,883   

Recreational vehicles

     45,429         99         61,980         93         (16,551
  

 

 

       

 

 

       

 

 

 

Consolidated

   $ 181,443         95       $ 166,111         94       $ 15,332   
  

 

 

       

 

 

       

 

 

 

 

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

Housing cost of sales, in dollars, increased primarily as a result of increased unit shipments. Current year cost of sales included approximately $2,626,000 of expenses attributable to the operations of the Mansfield, Texas housing facility; which was converted during fiscal year 2014 to accommodate housing production as compared to recreational vehicle production in fiscal 2013. This facility incurred certain manufacturing costs such as employee retraining associated with the aforementioned conversion. Sales for this facility totaled approximately $1,590,000. In addition, the Corporation had approximately $633,000 of unique manufacturing costs attributable to the contract with National Community Renaissance of California. As a percentage of net sales, housing cost of sales decreased due to primarily certain manufacturing expenses remaining fixed amid rising sales.

Recreational vehicle cost of sales decreased due to declining unit shipments. As a percentage of net sales, recreational vehicle cost of sales increased primarily due to certain manufacturing costs remaining fixed amid declining sales.

Selling and Administrative Expenses

 

     2014      Percent of
Net Sales
     2013      Percent of
Net Sales
     Decrease  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Selling and administrative expenses

   $ 22,886         12       $ 23,681         13       $ 795   

Selling and administrative expenses, in dollars and as a percent of net sales, decreased primarily as a result in a decline in dealer promotional expenses, health insurance costs, and the expense related to the Corporation’s liability for retirement and death benefits offered to certain current and former employees.

Gain on Sale of Idle Property, Plant and Equipment

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

During the second quarter of fiscal 2013, two idle recreational vehicle facilities located in Hemet, California were sold for a gain of $1,411,000. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, an idle housing facility was sold for a gain of $230,000.

 

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

Results of Operations — Fiscal 2014 Compared to Fiscal 2013 — (Continued)

 

Loss Before Income Taxes

 

     2014     Percent of
Net Sales*
    2013     Percent of
Net Sales*
 
     (Dollars in Thousands)  

Housing

   $ (6,128     (4   $ (6,867     (6

Recreational vehicles

     (4,951     (11     (3,444     (5

General corporate expenses

     (1,520     (1     (1,907     (1

Gain on sale of idle property, plant and equipment

     706               1,641        1   
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

Operating loss

     (11,893     (6     (10,577     (6

Interest expense

     (71                     

Interest income

     100               64          
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

Loss before income taxes

   $ (11,864     (6   $ (10,513     (6
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

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

The operating loss for the housing segment decreased due to the effects of increased net sales. Included in the current year loss is an approximately $1,691,000 year to date loss attributable to the housing facility in Mansfield, Texas. In addition, the contract with National Community Renaissance of California was performed by the Corporation’s San Jacinto, California facility. The fourth quarter loss associated with this contract, in addition to other non-contract related business, totaled approximately $1,643,000. Included in this loss is an accrual of approximately $760,000 related to contractual obligations that are anticipated to be completed in the first half of fiscal 2015.

Recreational vehicle operating loss increased primarily due to decreased net sales.

General corporate expenses decreased primarily due to a decrease in the expense related to the Corporation’s liability for retirement and death benefits offered to certain current and former employees as previously referenced.

Interest expense is related to the cost of having outstanding life insurance loans of $6,334,000. The interest rates associated with loans vary from 4.2 to 7.4 percent; with a weighted average interest rate of 5.9 percent.

Interest income for fiscal 2014 consisted of $99,000 interest from the Corporation’s note receivable, and $1,000 from investment in U.S. Treasury Bills. Interest income fiscal 2013 consisted of approximately $55,000 from the Corporation’s note receivable and approximately $9,000 from investment in U.S. Treasury Bills.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

     May 31,      Increase
(Decrease)
 
     2014      2013     
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Cash, Restricted Cash and U.S. Treasury Bills

   $ 6,031       $ 16,438       $ (10,407

Current assets, exclusive of cash, restricted cash and U.S. Treasury Bills

   $ 35,639       $ 25,199       $ 10,440   

Current liabilities

   $ 18,247       $ 14,207       $ 4,040   

Working capital

   $ 23,423       $ 27,430       $ (4,007

 

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

Liquidity and Capital Resources — (Continued)

 

Cash, Restricted Cash and U.S. Treasury Bills decreased primarily due to a net loss of approximately $11,864,000. Current assets, exclusive of cash, restricted cash and U.S. Treasury Bills, increased mainly due to a $7,557,000 increase in accounts receivable, and a $2,598,000 increase in inventories. Accounts receivable increased due to higher sales for May 2014 as compared to May 2013, in addition to the timing of payment from dealers and communities at May 31, 2014 as compared to May 31, 2013. In addition, the accounts receivable from National Community Renaissance at May 31, 2014 totaled approximately $2,900,000. Inventories rose as a result of increased raw materials and work in process inventories; caused primarily by increased production at May 31, 2014 as compared to May 31, 2013.

Current liabilities increased as a result of increases in accounts payable, accrued marketing programs, and other accrued liabilities. Accounts payable increased $1,464,000 due to increased production at May 31, 2014 as compared to May 31, 2013. Accrued marketing programs increased $891,000 as a result of increased manufactured housing sales impacting an ongoing marketing program for manufacturing housing dealers. Other accrued liabilities increased $1,620,000 due primarily to increased deposits received from dealers, state sales tax withholdings, and contractual obligations associated with the contract with National Community Renaissance of California.

Capital expenditures totaled $753,000 for fiscal 2014 as compared to $75,000 for fiscal 2013. Capital expenditures were made primarily to replace or refurbish machinery and equipment, and to renovate the Mansfield, Texas facility to accommodate the production of housing.

As noted in the “Management’s Plan” section of Item 7, the Corporation is aggressively pursuing strategies in order to raise capital, increase sales and decrease costs. As with any business enterprise, the Corporation’s ability to operate as a going concern is contingent upon the successful execution of its strategies. Management, however, is prepared to modify these strategies to meet prevailing business conditions.

Critical Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires the Corporation to make certain estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and related disclosures.

Estimates are periodically evaluated using historical experience and various other factors believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. The following accounting policies are considered to require a significant estimate:

Deferred Tax Assets

Net deferred tax assets and liabilities are computed based on the difference between the financial statement and income tax bases of assets and liabilities using the enacted tax rates.

The Corporation has a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets. In addition, net deferred tax assets consist of federal net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards, state net operating loss carryforwards and temporary differences between financial and tax reporting. Additional information regarding the increase in the valuation allowance is referenced in Note 11 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Revenue Recognition

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

 

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

Critical Accounting Policies — (Continued)

 

Product Warranties

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

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

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

Impact of Inflation

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

Forward Looking Information

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

 

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Consumer confidence and economic uncertainty

 

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Availability of wholesale and retail financing

 

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

 

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

 

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Cyclical nature of the manufactured housing and recreational vehicle industries

 

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General or seasonal weather conditions affecting sales

 

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Potential impact of natural disasters on sales and raw material costs

 

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Potential periodic inventory adjustments by independent retailers Interest rate levels

 

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Impact of inflation

 

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Impact of rising fuel costs

 

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Cost of labor and raw materials

 

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Competitive pressures on pricing and promotional costs

 

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Catastrophic events impacting insurance costs

 

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The availability of insurance coverage for various risks to the Corporation

 

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Market demographics

 

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

 

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

Not applicable.

Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

Index to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     20   

Consolidated Balance Sheets

     21   

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Retained Earnings

     23   

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

     24   

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

     25   

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

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of Skyline Corporation

Elkhart, Indiana

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Skyline Corporation and subsidiary companies (the “Corporation”) as of May 31, 2014 and 2013, and the related consolidated statements of operations and retained earnings, and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Corporation’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

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

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Corporation as of May 31, 2014 and 2013, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Corporation will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has incurred recurring operating losses and negative cash flows from operating activities. The Company also needs to raise additional capital in order to fund projected operating needs through May 31, 2015 for which there is no current commitment. These matters raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 1. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

Crowe Horwath LLP

Fort Wayne, Indiana

August 22, 2014

 

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Skyline Corporation and Subsidiary Companies

Consolidated Balance Sheets

May 31, 2014 and 2013

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     2014      2013  
ASSETS   

Current Assets:

     

Cash

   $ 6,031       $ 11,838   

Restricted cash

             600   

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

             4,000   

Accounts receivable

     21,029         13,472   

Note receivable, current

     50         47   

Inventories

     11,330         8,732   

Workers’ compensation security deposit

     2,688         2,597   

Other current assets

     542         351   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Current Assets

     41,670         41,637   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Note Receivable, non-current

     1,581         1,631   

Property, Plant and Equipment, at Cost:

     

Land

     3,785         4,597   

Buildings and improvements

     46,101         49,462   

Machinery and equipment

     20,004         20,571   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     69,890         74,630   

Less accumulated depreciation

     53,937         56,288   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     15,953         18,342   

Other Assets

     6,550         6,317   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Assets

   $ 65,754       $ 67,927   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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

 

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May 31, 2014 and 2013

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

 

     2014     2013  
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY     

Current Liabilities:

    

Accounts payable, trade

   $ 5,139      $ 3,675   

Accrued salaries and wages

     2,674        2,624   

Accrued marketing programs

     2,856        1,965   

Accrued warranty and related expenses

     3,697        3,682   

Other accrued liabilities

     3,881        2,261   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Current Liabilities

     18,247        14,207   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Long-Term Liabilities:

    

Other deferred liabilities

     7,386        8,069   

Life insurance loans

     6,334          
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Long-Term Liabilities

     13,720        8,069   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies — See Note 12

    

Shareholders’ Equity:

    

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

     312        312   

Additional paid-in capital

     4,928        4,928   

Retained earnings

     94,291        106,155   

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

     (65,744     (65,744
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Shareholders’ Equity

     33,787        45,651   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

   $ 65,754      $ 67,927   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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

 

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Consolidated Statements of Operations and Retained Earnings

For the Years Ended May 31, 2014 and 2013

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

 

     2014     2013  

OPERATIONS

    

Net sales

   $ 191,730      $ 177,574   

Cost of sales

     181,443        166,111   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     10,287        11,463   

Selling and administrative expenses

     22,886        23,681   

Gain on sale of idle property, plant and equipment

     706        1,641   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating loss

     (11,893     (10,577

Interest expense

     (71       

Interest income

     100        64   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss before income taxes

     (11,864     (10,513

Benefit from income taxes

              
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss

   $ (11,864   $ (10,513
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic loss per share

   $ (1.41   $ (1.25
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash dividends per share

   $      $   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding

     8,391,244        8,391,244   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

RETAINED EARNINGS

    

Balance at beginning of year

   $ 106,155      $ 116,668   

Net loss

     (11,864     (10,513
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of year

   $ 94,291      $ 106,155   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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

 

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the Years Ended May 31, 2014 and 2013

(Dollars in thousands)

 

     2014     2013  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

    

Net loss

   $ (11,864   $ (10,513

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

    

Depreciation

     1,716        2,002   

Gain on sale of idle property, plant and equipment

     (706     (1,641

Change in assets and liabilities:

    

Restricted cash

     600        (600

Accrued interest receivable

     1        3   

Accounts receivable

     (7,557     (2,273

Inventories

     (2,598     (373

Workers’ compensation security deposit

     (91     (195

Other current assets

     (191     150   

Accounts payable, trade

     1,464        379   

Accrued liabilities

     2,576        (853

Other, net

     (946     (125
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash from operating activities

     (17,596     (14,039
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

    

Proceeds from principal payments of U.S. Treasury Bills

     32,998        58,988   

Purchase of U.S. Treasury Bills

     (28,999     (45,993

Proceeds from note receivable

     47        22   

Proceeds from sale of idle property, plant and equipment

     1,941        819   

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

     (753     (75

Other, net

     221        105   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash from investing activities

     5,455        13,866   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

    

Life insurance loan

     6,334          
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash from financing activities

     6,334          
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease in cash

     (5,807     (173

Cash at beginning of year

     11,838        12,011   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash at end of year

   $ 6,031      $ 11,838   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS:

    

Note receivable from sale of idle property, plant and equipment

   $      $ 1,700   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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

Nature of operations Skyline Corporation designs, produces and markets manufactured housing, modular housing and recreational vehicles (travel trailers, fifth wheels and park models) to independent dealers and manufactured housing communities throughout the United States and Canada. Manufactured housing represents homes built according to a national code; modular housing represents homes built to a local code. These dealers and communities often utilize floor plan financing arrangements with lending institutions. The Corporation’s net sales are predominately from its housing products.

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

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

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

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

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

Accounts Receivable Trade receivables are based on the amounts billed to dealers and communities. The Corporation does not accrue interest on any of its trade receivables, nor does it have an allowance for credit losses due to favorable collections experience. If a loss occurs, the Corporation’s policy is to recognize it in the period when collectability cannot be reasonably assured.

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

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

Note Receivable — The Corporation’s note receivable represents the amount owed for the sale of two idle recreational vehicle facilities in Hemet, California; less cash received on the date of closing and cash received from principal repayments through May 31, 2014. Interest is accrued on a monthly basis. No allowance for credit losses exists due to favorable collections experience. The Corporation’s management evaluates the credit quality of the note on a monthly basis. The Corporation’s policy is to recognize a loss in the period when collectability cannot be reasonably assured.

 

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

 

Property, Plant and Equipment — Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed over the estimated useful lives of the assets using the straight-line method for financial statement reporting and accelerated methods for income tax reporting purposes. Estimated useful lives for significant classes of property, plant and equipment, including idle property, are as follows: Building and improvements 10 to 30 years; machinery and equipment 5 to 8 years. At May 31, 2014, idle property consisted of manufacturing facilities in Ocala, Florida and Elkhart, Indiana. At May, 31, 2013, idle property consisted of manufacturing facilities in the following locations: Ocala, Florida; Elkhart, Indiana; Halstead, Kansas and Fair Haven, Vermont.

Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable from projected future cash flows. If the carrying value of a long-lived asset is impaired, an impairment charge is recorded for the amount by which the carrying value of the long-lived asset exceeds its fair value. The Company believes no impairment of long-lived assets exists at May 31, 2014.

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

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

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

Consolidated statements of cash flows — For purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows, investments in U. S. Treasury Bills are included as investing activities. The Corporation’s cash flows from operating activities were not affected by income taxes in fiscal 2014 and 2013.

Recently issued accounting pronouncements — In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 66). The core principal of ASU 2014-09 is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. For a public entity, this guidance is effective for annual reporting periods after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period. Early application is not permitted. The Corporation will evaluate how the adoption of ASU 2014-09 will impact its financial position and result of operations.

Management’s Plan — The Corporation’s consolidated financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes continuity of operations and realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the ordinary course of business. Due to recurring losses, the Corporation experienced negative cash flows from operating activities. As a result, the Corporation has utilized its cash, investments in U.S. Treasury Bills, proceeds from the sale of assets and borrowings from the cash surrender of life insurance policies. The level of

 

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

 

Management’s Plan — (Continued)

 

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

 

  Ÿ  

Addressing declining recreational vehicle sales by evaluating its model lineup to more closely meet consumer needs. Specifically, at an exclusive meeting of recreational vehicle dealers held in June 2014, the Corporation announced for fiscal year 2015 the introduction of the “Dart”; “Javelin”; and “Trident” brands. These new brands, coupled with a redesigned “Nomad” and “Layton” brands, are believed by management to be products that will appeal to both recreational vehicles dealers and consumers. In addition, subsequent to May 31, 2014, management consolidated the operations of the Elkhart, Indiana recreational vehicle facility into its Bristol, Indiana recreational vehicle facility. This consolidation is expected to increase manufacturing efficiencies and decrease costs.

 

  Ÿ  

Increasing sales at the Mansfield, Texas housing facility by gaining a greater presence on the properties of manufactured housing dealers and manufactured housing communities. Furthermore, efforts are being made to reduce costs and gain manufacturing efficiencies as the facility transitions from a “startup” to a continuing operation.

 

  Ÿ  

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

 

  Ÿ  

Increasing efforts to increase sales of modular homes and park models in both the United States and Canada by cultivating relationships with modular housing developers and campground owners that are outside the Corporation’s historical distribution channels

 

  Ÿ  

Maintaining the number of display models at housing facilities in order to provide dealers, communities and consumers with examples of newly designed product

 

  Ÿ  

Selling non-strategic assets, such as an idle housing facility in Ocala, Florida and undeveloped land in McMinnville, Oregon, to generate cash and eliminate carrying costs

 

  Ÿ  

Working with current and potential vendors to decrease costs

 

  Ÿ  

Analyzing staffing needs and making reductions when considered appropriate by management

 

  Ÿ  

Continuing to seek debt financing that is acceptable with respect to cost and structure

As with any business enterprise, the Corporation’s ability to operate as a going concern is contingent upon the successful execution of its strategies. Management, however, is prepared to modify these strategies to meet prevailing business conditions.

 

NOTE 2   Restricted Cash

During fiscal 2013, the Corporation entered into an agreement to build and sell 60 manufactured homes to Stewart Homes, Inc., one of its dealers. Stewart Homes Inc. also entered into an agreement to sell these homes to Oakridge Family Homes, L.P., a California limited partnership. As a function of Oakridge Family Homes, L.P. purchasing the 60 homes, the Corporation pledged a $600,000 certificate of deposit as security for certain performances.

In December 2013, the terms of the certificate of deposit proceeds and security agreement were completed; resulting in the maturation of the certificate of deposit and the receipt of the certificate of deposit proceeds.

 

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NOTE 3   Investments

The following is a summary of investments:

 

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

May 31, 2014

        

U. S. Treasury Bills

   $       $       $   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

May 31, 2013

        

U. S. Treasury Bills

   $ 4,000       $       $ 4,000   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The fair value is determined by a secondary market for U.S. Government Securities. At May 31, 2013, the U.S. Treasury Bills matures within three months. In the third quarter of fiscal 2014, U.S. Treasury Bills with a gross amortized cost of $5,000,000 were sold before maturity at cost. The sale occurred for purposes of maintaining liquidity during a period where the Corporation’s sales and cash collections are at its lowest level for the fiscal year.

 

NOTE 4   Inventories

Total inventories consist of the following:

 

     May 31,  
     2014      2013  
     (Dollars in
thousands)
 

Raw materials

   $ 6,797       $ 5,104   

Work in process

     3,922         2,863   

Finished goods

     611         765   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 11,330       $ 8,732   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

NOTE 5   Note Receivable

During the second quarter of fiscal 2013, the Corporation sold two idle recreational vehicle facilities in Hemet, California. The sale of the facilities included a down payment of $500,000 and a promissory note of $1,700,000 to the Corporation. Selling expenses related to the sale, which were paid by the Corporation, were approximately $152,000. This resulted in net cash received from the transaction of approximately $348,000. The note bears an interest rate of 6 percent per annum, requires monthly payments following a 20 year amortization schedule, and provides for a final payment after 6 years. In addition, the two facilities are collateral for the note. The current and non-current balance of $1,631,000 represents the original amount of the note less principal payments received through May 31, 2014.

 

NOTE 6   Property, Plant and Equipment

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

During the second quarter of fiscal 2013, two idle recreational vehicle facilities located in Hemet, California were sold for a gain of $1,411,000. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, an idle housing facility located in Mocksville, North Carolina was sold for a gain of $230,000.

 

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NOTE 7   Other Assets

Other assets consist primarily of the cash surrender value of life insurance policies which aggregated $6,452,000 and $6,231,000 at May 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

 

NOTE 8   Warranty

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

 

     Year ended May 31,  
     2014     2013  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Balance at the beginning of the period

   $ 5,882      $ 5,870   

Accruals for warranties

     5,224        5,191   

Settlements made during the period

     (5,409     (5,179
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at the end of the period

     5,697        5,882   

Non-current balance included in other deferred liabilities

     2,000        2,200   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accrued warranty and related expenses

   $ 3,697      $ 3,682   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

NOTE 9   Long-Term Liabilities

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

 

     May 31,  
     2014      2013  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Other deferred liabilities:

     

Deferred compensation expense

   $ 5,386       $ 5,869   

Accrued warranty and related expenses

     2,000         2,200   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total other deferred liabilities

     7,386         8,069   

Life insurance loans

     6,334           
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 13,720       $ 8,069   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Additional information regarding deferred compensation expense is in Note 15. Life insurance loans have no fixed prepayment schedule, and have interest rates ranging from 4.2 percent to 7.4 percent. The weighted average interest rate is 5.9 percent. At May 31, 2014, prepaid interest associated with the life insurance loans totaled approximately $165,000; which is recognized in Other current assets.

 

NOTE 10   Customer Concentration

During fiscal 2014, net sales of homes and recreational vehicles to Sun Home Services, Inc. totaled approximately $19,657,000 or 10 percent of total net sales. No other individual customer in fiscal 2014 and 2013 had net sales greater than 10 percent of net total sales.

 

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NOTE 11   Income Taxes

The Corporation had no federal and state income tax benefit for the years ended May 31, 2014 and 2013.

The difference between the Corporation’s statutory federal income tax rate of 34 percent in fiscal 2014 and 2013, and the effective income tax rate is due primarily to state income taxes and changes in deferred tax assets valuation allowance and are as follows:

 

     Year ended May 31,  
     2014     2013  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Income taxes at statutory federal rate

   $ (4,034   $ (3,574

State income taxes

     23        93   

State net operating loss

     (480     (605

New Energy Efficient Home Credit

     (137     (91

Increase in deferred tax assets valuation allowance

     4,561        4,189   

Other, net

     67        (12
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income tax benefit

   $      $   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effective tax rate

     0     0
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Components of the net deferred tax assets include:

 

     May 31,  
     2014     2013  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Current deferred tax assets

    

Accrued marketing programs

   $ 169      $ 55   

Accrued warranty expense

     1,464        1,466   

Accrued workers’ compensation

     650        638   

Accrued vacation

     329        319   

Other

     223        143   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross current deferred tax assets

     2,835        2,621   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Noncurrent deferred tax assets

    

Liability for certain post-retirement benefits

     2,061        2,252   

Accrued warranty expense

     792        876   

Federal net operating loss carryforward

     30,488        26,616   

Federal tax credit carryforward

     1,345        1,205   

State net operating loss carryforward

     7,860        7,380   

Depreciation

     854        735   

Other

     (32     (43
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross noncurrent deferred tax assets

     43,368        39,021   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total gross deferred tax assets

     46,203        41,642   

Valuation allowance

     (46,203     (41,642
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net deferred tax assets

   $      $   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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NOTE 11 Income Taxes — (Continued)

 

At May 31, 2014, the Corporation had gross federal net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $90 million and gross state net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $102 million. The federal net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards have a life expectancy between sixteen and twenty years. The state net operating loss carryforwards have a life expectancy, depending on the state where a loss was incurred, between five and twenty years. If the Corporation, after considering future negative and positive evidence regarding the realization of deferred tax assets, determines that a lesser valuation allowance is warranted, it would record a reduction to income tax expense and the valuation allowance in the period of determination.

Income tax returns are filed in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and in several state jurisdictions. For the majority of taxing jurisdictions the Corporation is no longer subject to examination by taxing authorities for years before 2010. The Corporation did not incur any interest or penalties related to income tax matters in fiscal years 2014 and 2013.

The Corporation has no unrecognized tax benefits in its financial statements during fiscal years 2014 and 2013, and does not expect any significant changes related to unrecognized tax benefits in the twelve months following May 31, 2014.

 

NOTE 12   Commitments and Contingencies

The Corporation was contingently liable at May 31, 2014, under repurchase agreements with certain financial institutions providing inventory financing for dealers of its products. Under these arrangements, which are customary in the manufactured housing and recreational vehicle industries, the Corporation agrees to repurchase units in the event of default by the dealer at declining prices over the term of the agreement. The period to potentially repurchase units is between 12 to 24 months.

The maximum repurchase liability is the total amount that would be paid upon the default of the Corporation’s independent dealers. The maximum potential repurchase liability, without reduction for the resale value of the repurchased units, was approximately $63 million at May 31, 2014 and $71 million at May 31, 2013. As a result of favorable experience regarding repurchased units, which is largely due to the strength of dealers selling the Corporation’s products, the Corporation maintained at May 31, 2014 and 2013 a $100,000 loss reserve that is a component of other accrued liabilities.

The risk of loss under these agreements is spread over many dealers and financial institutions. The loss, if any, under these agreements is the difference between the repurchase cost and the resale value of the units. The Corporation estimates the fair value of this commitment considering both the contingent losses and the value of the guarantee. This amount has historically been insignificant. The Corporation believes that any potential loss under the agreements in effect at May 31, 2014 will not be material to its financial position or results of operations.

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

 

     Year ended May 31,  
     2014      2013  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

Number of units repurchased

             3   

Obligations from units repurchased

   $       $ 31   

Net losses on repurchased units

   $       $   

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

 

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NOTE 12 Commitments and Contingencies  — (Continued)

 

As referenced in Note 2, the Corporation pledged a $600,000 certificate of deposit as security for certain performances in providing 60 manufactured homes to Oakridge Family Homes, L.P. In December 2013, the terms of the certificate of deposit proceeds and security agreement were completed; resulting in the maturation of the certificate of deposit and the receipt of the certificate of deposit proceeds.

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

 

NOTE 13   Treasury Stock

The Corporation’s Board of directors from time to time has authorized the repurchase of shares of the Corporation’s common stock, in the open market or through negotiated transactions, at such times and at such prices as management may decide. In fiscal 2014 and 2013, the Corporation did not acquire any shares of its common stock. At May 31, 2014, the Corporation had authorization to repurchase an additional 391,300 shares of its common stock.

 

NOTE 14   401(K) Plan

The Corporation has an employee savings plan (the “401(k) Plan”) that is intended to provide participating employees with an additional method of saving for retirement. The 401(k) Plan covers all employees who meet certain minimum participation requirements. The Corporation does not provide a matching contribution to the 401(k) Plan, but can make discretionary profit sharing contributions. No profit sharing contributions were made in fiscal 2014 and 2013.

 

NOTE 15   Retirement and Death Benefit Plans

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

 

  Ÿ  

to an employee’s estate in the event of death

 

  Ÿ  

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

 

  Ÿ  

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

The Corporation also purchased life insurance contracts on the covered employees or former employees. The present value of the principal cost of such arrangements is being accrued over the period from the date of such arrangements to full eligibility using a discount rate of 4.5 percent in fiscal 2014 and 4.0 percent in fiscal 2013. The current and non-current amounts accrued for such arrangements totaled $5,856,000 and $6,309,000 at May 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The amount credited to operations under these arrangements was approximately $152,000 in fiscal year 2014. The amount charged to operations under these arrangements was approximately $187,000 fiscal 2013.

 

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Skyline Corporation and Subsidiary Companies

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)

 

NOTE 16   Industry Segment Information

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

 

     Year Ended
May 31,
 
     2014     2013  

Domestic Manufactured Housing

     63     49

Modular Housing

    

Domestic

     10        11   

Canadian

     3        3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     13        14   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Housing

     76        63   

Recreational Vehicles

    

Domestic

     20        30   

Canadian

     4        7   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Recreational Vehicles

     24        37   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     100     100
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

Identifiable assets, depreciation and capital expenditures, by industry segment, are those items that are used in operations in each industry segment, with jointly used items being allocated based on a percentage of net sales.

 

     Year Ended May 31,  
     2014      2013  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

NET SALES

     

Domestic Manufactured Housing

   $ 120,830       $ 87,380   

Modular Housing

     

Domestic

     19,884         18,562   

Canadian

     5,150         5,162   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     25,034         23,724   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Housing

     145,864         111,104   

Recreational Vehicles

     

Domestic

     38,082         53,267   

Canadian

     7,784         13,203   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Recreational Vehicles

     45,866         66,470   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Net sales

   $ 191,730       $ 177,574   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Skyline Corporation and Subsidiary Companies

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)

 

NOTE 16 Industry Segment Information — (Continued)

 

     Year Ended May 31,  
     2014     2013  
     (Dollars in thousands)  

LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES

    

Operating Loss

    

Housing

   $ (6,128   $ (6,867

Recreational vehicles

     (4,951     (3,444

General corporate expense

     (1,520     (1,907

Gain on sale of idle property, plant and equipment

     706        1,641   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating loss

     (11,893     (10,577

Interest expense

     (71       

Interest income

     100        64   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss before income taxes

   $ (11,864   $ (10,513
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

IDENTIFIABLE ASSETS

    

Operating assets

  

Housing

   $ 51,625      $ 45,072   

Recreational vehicles

     14,129        18,855   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating assets

     65,754        63,927   

U.S. Treasury bills

            4,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 65,754      $ 67,927   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

DEPRECIATION

    

Housing

   $ 1,359      $ 1,490   

Recreational vehicles

     357        512   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total depreciation

   $ 1,716      $ 2,002   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES

  

Housing

   $ 722      $ 48   

Recreational vehicles

     31        27   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total capital expenditures

   $ 753      $ 75   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)

 

NOTE 17   Financial Summary by QuarterUnaudited

Financial Summary by Quarter

 

2014

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

Net sales

   $ 48,994      $ 46,263      $ 38,772      $ 57,701      $ 191,730   

Gross profit (loss)

     4,329        3,221        (146     2,883        10,287   

Net loss

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

Basic loss per share

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

2013

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

Net sales

   $  49,920      $  41,836      $  36,986      $  48,832      $ 177,574   

Gross profit

     3,059        2,674        471        5,259        11,463   

Net (loss) income

     (3,468     (1,725     (5,365     45        (10,513

Basic (loss) income per share

     (.41     (.21     (.64     .01        (1.25

 

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

None

 

Item 9A. Controls and Procedures.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of May 31, 2014, the Corporation conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and participation of management including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Corporation’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective for the period ended May 31, 2014.

Management’s Assessment on Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting

Management of the Corporation is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Internal control over financial reporting provides reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

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

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

Management’s assessment included an evaluation of the design of the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting, and testing of the operational effectiveness of the Corporation’s internal control over financing reporting. Based on this assessment, management has concluded that the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting was effective as of May 31, 2014. This annual report does not include an attestation report of the Corporation’s registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report is not subject to attestation by the Corporation’s registered public accounting firm pursuant to rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit the Corporation to provide only management’s report in this annual report.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

No change in the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f)) occurred during the fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2014 that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting.

Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Certifications

The Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission the certifications required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 as Exhibits 31.1 and 31.2 to the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2014. In addition, on September 26, 2013 the Corporation’s Chief Financial Officer certified to NYSE MKT LLC that he was not aware of any violation by the Corporation of the NYSE MKT corporate governance listing standards as in effect on September 23, 2013. The foregoing certification was unqualified.

 

Item 9B. Other Information.

None

 

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PART III

 

Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance (Officers are elected annually.)

 

Name

   Age     

Position

Bruce G. Page

     64       President and Chief Executive Officer

Terrence M. Decio

     62       Vice President, Marketing and Sales

Martin R. Fransted

     62       Corporate Controller and Secretary

Jon S. Pilarski

     51       Vice President, Finance & Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer

Robert C. Davis

     49       Vice President, Operations

Bruce G. Page, President and Chief Executive Officer, joined the Corporation in 1969 and was elected President and Chief Executive Officer in 2012. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer from 2011 to 2012, and Vice President-Operations from 2006 to 2011.

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

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

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

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

Information regarding the Corporation’s directors, and other information required by this Item 10 is available in the following sections of the Corporation’s Proxy Statement: “Director Qualifications and Biographical Information”; “Committees”; “Code of Business Conduct and Ethics”; and “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance.” The Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on September 22, 2014 is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 11. Executive Compensation.

Information regarding executive compensation is available in the “Executive Compensation” section of the Corporation’s Proxy Statement.

 

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

Information regarding certain beneficial owners is available in the “Security Ownership of Management” and “Certain Other Beneficial Owners” section of the Corporation’s Proxy Statement.

 

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

Information regarding related party transactions and director independence is available in the following sections of the Corporation’s Proxy Statement: “Transactions with Management” and “Director Independence and Executive Sessions.”

 

Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services.

Information regarding accounting fees and services is located in the “Audit Fees,” “Audit-Related Fees,” “Tax Fees” and “All Other Fees” sections of the Corporation’s Proxy Statement.

 

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PART IV

 

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules.

(a) (1) Financial Statements

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

(a) (2) Financial Statement Schedules

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

(a) (3) Index to Exhibits

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

 

(3)    (i) Articles of Incorporation
(3)    (ii) By-Laws
(14)    Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
(21)    Subsidiaries of the Registrant
(31.1)    Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002-Rule 13a-14(a)/15d —14(a)
(31.2)    Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002-Rule 13a-14(a)/15d —14(a)
(32)    Certification of Periodic Financial Reports Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
(101.INS)    XBRL Instance Document
(101.SCH)    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
(101.CAL)    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
(101.DEF)    XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase Document
(101.LAB)    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
(101.PRE)    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

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SIGNATURES

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

 

SKYLINE CORPORATION

Registrant

BY:   /s/    Bruce G. Page
  Bruce G. Page
  Chief Executive Officer

DATE: July 21, 2014

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

 

BY:   

/s/    Jon S. Pilarski

Jon S. Pilarski

 

Vice President, Finance & Treasurer,

Chief Financial Officer

  July 21, 2014
BY    

/s/    Martin R. Fransted

Martin R. Fransted

  Corporate Controller and Secretary   July 21, 2014
BY:   

/s/    Arthur J. Decio

Arthur J. Decio

  Director   July 21, 2014
BY:   

/s/    John C. Firth

John C. Firth

  Director   July 21, 2014
BY:   

/s/    Jerry Hammes

Jerry Hammes

  Director   July 21, 2014
BY:   

/s/    William H. Lawson

William H. Lawson

  Director   July 21, 2014
BY:   

/s/    David T. Link

David T. Link

  Director   July 21, 2014
BY:   

/s/    Andrew J. McKenna

Andrew J. McKenna

  Director   July 21, 2014
BY:   

/s/    Samuel S. Thompson

Samuel S. Thompson

  Director   July 21, 2014

 

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