Exhibit 99.1

 

 

Monaco Coach Letterhead

 

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  July 28, 2004

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Marty Daley – Chief Financial Officer

Monaco Coach Corporation

(541) 686-8011

http://www.monaco-online.com/

 

MONACO COACH CORPORATION REPORTS SECOND QUARTER PROFITS ON
RECORD REVENUES AND RECORD UNIT SALES

 

Unit sales up 40% over the first six months of 2003; first six-month revenue up 31%

 

COBURG, Oregon – July 28, 2004Monaco Coach Corporation (NYSE: MNC) today reported earnings per share of 40 cents, on record revenue of $357.8 million for its second quarter ended July 3, 2004. This compares to earnings per share of 2 cents on revenue of $268.5 million for the second quarter of 2003. Net income for the second quarter of 2004 was $11.9 million. Operating income for the second quarter of 2004 was $18.9 million. Second quarter 2004 motorhome sales totaled 2,125 units and second quarter towable recreational vehicles totaled 1,222 units for a total of 3,347 units sold during the quarter, also a company record.

 

For the six months ended July 3, 2004, earnings per share were 80 cents on revenue of $712.8 million. This compares to earnings per share of 17 cents on revenue of $542.2 million for the six months ended June 28, 2003.  Net income for the six months ended July 3, 2004 was $23.9 million, compared to net income of $4.9 million for the six months ended June 28, 2003.  Operating income for the six months ending July 3, 2004 was $38.6 million, compared to operating income of $9.7 million for the six months ended June 28, 2003.  Unit sales of Monaco Coach Corporation products for the six months ended July 3, 2004 totaled 6,483 units, compared to 4,627 units for the first six months of 2003.  Six-month 2004 motorhome sales totaled 4,267 units and six-month towable recreational vehicles totaled 2,216 units.

 

“We are very pleased to report record revenue and unit sales for the second straight quarter,” stated Monaco Coach Corporation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Kay Toolson. “We were encouraged by a very successful dealer meeting, which resulted in record ordering for our new models.  The meeting also strengthened the relationships we have with our dealer partners.  This positive response to our line-up of products has led to a backlog which stands in excess of $300 million.”

 



 

Monaco Coach Corporation President John Nepute added, “Our modest price increases in the second quarter tempered the higher costs of commodity materials used to manufacture our products which had increased during the first quarter.  However, these improvements in our gross margins were offset by higher sales incentives that were used to move 2004 model year product. Since we were successful in moving virtually all of our 2004 products, we expect to reduce the amount of incentives offered, and as a result, improve gross margins.”

 

Monaco Coach Corporation Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Marty Daley stated, “We expect continuing demand for Monaco products to maintain our third quarter revenues at approximately $350 - $360 million. This sales level, given our current production mix, and considering some competitive pressures in certain market segments, should allow for third quarter gross margins to increase to between 12.8% and 13.2%, with sales, general, and administrative expenses expected in the 7.4% to 7.6% range.”

 

Headquartered in Coburg, Oregon, with additional manufacturing facilities in Indiana, Monaco Coach Corporation is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of recreational vehicles. The company offers customers luxury recreational vehicle models under the Monaco, Holiday Rambler, Safari, Beaver, McKenzie and Royale Coach brand names.

 

The statements above regarding the Company’s revenue, gross margin and sales, general, and administrative expenses guidance for the third quarter of 2004 are forward-looking statements based on current information and expectations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from these statements, including slower than anticipated sales of new and existing products, a general slowdown in the economy, new product introductions by competitors, or the loss of dealers or a deterioration in the relationships with dealers. Please refer to the Company’s SEC reports, including but not limited to the most recent annual report on Form 10-K for 2003, and the 2003 Annual Report to Shareholders for additional factors. These filings can be accessed over the Internet at http:www.sec.gov

 

Financial tables follow.

 

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MONACO COACH CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited: dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

 

January 3,
2004

 

July 3,
2004

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

13,398

 

$

11,985

 

Trade receivables, net

 

89,170

 

115,012

 

Inventories

 

127,746

 

158,631

 

Resort lot inventory

 

13,978

 

8,136

 

Prepaid expenses

 

3,029

 

6,877

 

Deferred income taxes

 

33,836

 

33,555

 

Total current assets

 

281,157

 

334,196

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property, plant, and equipment, net

 

141,662

 

140,459

 

Debt issuance costs net of accumulated amortization of $815, and $1,073, respectively

 

596

 

338

 

Goodwill

 

55,254

 

55,254

 

Total assets

 

$

478,669

 

$

530,247

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Current portion of long-term note payable

 

$

15,000

 

$

15,000

 

Accounts payable

 

64,792

 

92,763

 

Product liability reserve

 

20,723

 

20,806

 

Product warranty reserve

 

29,643

 

33,225

 

Income taxes payable

 

3,395

 

3,369

 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

26,373

 

31,495

 

Total current liabilities

 

159,926

 

196,658

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term note payable

 

15,000

 

7,500

 

Deferred income taxes

 

17,495

 

17,488

 

 

 

192,421

 

221,646

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, $.01 par, 1,934,783 shares authorized, no shares outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, $.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized, 29,246,143 and 29,388,432 issued and outstanding, respectively

 

292

 

294

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

54,919

 

56,333

 

Retained earnings

 

231,037

 

251,974

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

286,248

 

308,601

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

478,669

 

$

530,247

 

 

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MONACO COACH CORPORATION

 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited: dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

 

Quarter Ended

 

Six-Months Ended

 

 

 

June 28,
2003

 

July 3,
2004

 

June 28,
2003

 

July 3,
2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

268,456

 

$

357,774

 

$

542,217

 

$

712,750

 

Cost of sales

 

241,108

 

312,125

 

481,076

 

622,618

 

Gross profit

 

27,348

 

45,649

 

61,141

 

90,132

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

25,744

 

26,721

 

51,393

 

51,521

 

Operating income

 

1,604

 

18,928

 

9,748

 

38,611

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income, net

 

137

 

127

 

156

 

213

 

Interest expense

 

(779

)

(372

)

(1,791

)

(777

)

Income before income taxes

 

962

 

18,683

 

8,113

 

38,047

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provision for income taxes

 

380

 

6,735

 

3,205

 

14,176

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

582

 

$

11,948

 

$

4,908

 

$

23,871

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

.02

 

$

.41

 

$

.17

 

$

.81

 

Diluted

 

$

.02

 

$

.40

 

$

.17

 

$

.80

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

29,027,603

 

29,357,514

 

28,992,255

 

29,326,855

 

Diluted

 

29,469,777

 

30,013,014

 

29,405,286

 

29,990,241

 

 

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MONACO COACH CORPORATION

 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited: dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

Six-Months Ended

 

 

 

June 28,
2003

 

July 3,
2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Cash:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

4,908

 

$

23,871

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used) provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Loss on sale of assets

 

287

 

43

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

4,677

 

5,388

 

Deferred income taxes

 

2,158

 

274

 

Changes in working capital accounts:

 

 

 

 

 

Trade receivables, net

 

11,857

 

(25,842

)

Inventories

 

14,433

 

(30,885

)

Resort lot inventory

 

4,261

 

5,842

 

Prepaid expenses

 

80

 

(3,853

)

Accounts payable

 

(10,659

)

27,971

 

Product liability reserve

 

169

 

83

 

Product warranty reserve

 

(2,416

)

3,582

 

Income taxes payable

 

(4,536

)

(26

)

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

(1,088

)

5,122

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

24,131

 

11,570

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Additions to property, plant, and equipment

 

(14,272

)

(4,110

)

Proceeds from sale of assets

 

1,789

 

145

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(12,483

)

(3,965

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Book overdraft

 

5,968

 

0

 

Payments on lines of credit, net

 

(9,628

)

0

 

Payments on long-term notes payable

 

(8,666

)

(7,500

)

Debt issuance costs

 

(301

)

0

 

Dividends paid

 

0

 

(2,934

)

Issuance of common stock

 

979

 

1,416

 

Net cash used by financing activities

 

(11,648

)

(9,018

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in cash

 

0

 

(1,413

)

Cash at beginning of period

 

0

 

13,398

 

Cash at end of period

 

$

0

 

$

11,985

 

 

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