EXHIBIT 99.1

 

MONACO COACH CORPORATION REPORTS

THIRD QUARTER RESULTS

 

COBURG, Oregon – October 28, 2005 - Monaco Coach Corporation (NYSE: MNC), one of the leading manufacturers of motorized and towable recreational vehicle products, today reported results for the third quarter ended October 1, 2005.  Revenues for the third quarter were $297 million, approximately 17% lower than last year’s third quarter record revenues of $358 million.  The third quarter loss of $6 million or 20 cents per share, included a $1.5 million pre-tax cost associated with the relocation of Beaver manufacturing and a $1.6 million net of tax charge related to the discontinued operations of the Royale Coach bus conversion facility.  This compares to net income of $7.4 million, or 25 cents per share for the third quarter of 2004.  Third quarter 2005 motorhome sales totaled 1,500 units, towable sales totaled 1,287 units, and FEMA sales totaled 680 units, for a total of 3,467.

 

For the nine months ended October 1, 2005, earnings per share, on a diluted basis were break-even compared to $1.04 per share for the same period last fiscal year. Revenues for the nine months ended October 1, 2005 were $930 million, a 12.6% decrease from $1.06 billion for the first nine months of 2004.  Net income for the nine months ended October 1, 2005 was $115 thousand, compared to $31.3 million earned for the comparable period in 2004.  Unit sales of Monaco Coach Corporation products for the nine months ended October 1, 2005 totaled 9,303 units.  Nine-month motorhome sales totaled 4,904 units, nine-month towable recreational vehicles totaled 3,719 units and nine-month FEMA units totaled 680 units.

 

“I am disappointed that our track record of 48 straight quarters of profitability since becoming a public company was disrupted,” said Kay Toolson, Monaco Coach Chairman and CEO.  “The quarter was impacted by a variety of events including the difficult wholesale markets, and the start-up of our Franchise for the Future initiative, which we believe going forward should create a more consistent retail and wholesale demand for our products at dealer lots.  Additionally, we feel we have made the appropriate responses in our business, including our announced reduction in workforce and additional cost saving measures.  We continue to believe in the compelling demographic trends for this industry and will strive to continue manufacturing the highest quality RV’s for our owners.”

 

“We have continued to focus on managing our production run-rates which has resulted in maintaining the overall integrity of the balance sheet,” said John Nepute, Monaco Coach President.  “Although the financial consequences were tough, our 2005 model year incentive promotions have helped move products off our dealer’s lots which should bode well for us and our dealer partners in the future.  The class A motorhome market however remains fiercely competitive.”

 

Recreational Vehicle Segment

 

The RV segment reported sales of $289 million during the third quarter, down 18% from $353 million during the third quarter of 2004. Third quarter 2005 motorhome sales of 1500 units were down 28.9% compared to third quarter 2004, and third quarter towable sales of 1,287 units were up 2.6% compared to third quarter of 2004.

 



 

The RV segment reported gross profit of $20 million, or 6.8% of sales in the third quarter of 2005, compared to $41 million or 11.7% of sales in the third quarter of 2004.  “The motorized market has been tough across the board, but particularly in the low-end diesel and high-end gas markets,” said Mike Snell Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Monaco Coach.

 

Net sales for the RV segment in the first nine months of 2005 were $905 million, a 13.7% decline from $1 billion last year.  Gross profit for the first nine months of 2005 declined to $77 million or 8.5% of sales versus 12.0% of sales and $126 million last year.

 

 “Over the past few quarters, we have placed an emphasis on increasing sales of our towable products, and we are pleased that our eight month retail towable units sold were up 23%, excluding the FEMA units,” said Mike Snell.  “The market response to our lighter-weight, less expensive travel trailers and toy-haulers has been excellent.

 

Our Franchise for the Future program has had a very strong reception, with virtually all of our dealers signed up for the program.  Monaco, Holiday Rambler, Beaver and Safari motorhomes will now be highlighted in distinctive areas at the majority of dealer lots by name, logo and key benefits, differentiating the value of Monaco Coach’s products from the competition.”

 

Motorhome Resorts Segment

 

“The motorhome resorts part of our business continues to be strong,” said Nepute. “Demand for quality RV Resorts remains robust in the Southern California and Las Vegas areas.”

 

Sales for the third quarter were $8 million up from $4.5 million for the third quarter of 2004.  Gross profit for the segment was $5 million, up from $2 million for the same period last year.

 

Through the first nine months of 2005, the motorhome resorts segment reported sales of $25.7 million, up from sales of $16.8 million during the first nine months of 2004.  Gross profit for the segment increased to $16.6 million, up from $7 million for the first nine months of 2004.

 

Financial Results and Outlook

 

“The results for the quarter were primarily impacted by lower than expected sales,” said Monaco Coach Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Marty Daley.  “This was largely the result of holding the line on discounting prices at the end of the quarter.  In addition, the lower corresponding level of production resulted in higher indirect and selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales.   Also, retail promotions were increased significantly during the quarter, both sequentially and year-over-year, to assist in the sales of 2005 products from our dealer’s lots.

 

We expect to generate fourth quarter revenues of approximately $300 million - $ 310 million,” said Daley.   “At that level of sales, combined with implemented cost saving initiatives, the Company’s financial results should be near break-even.”

 

“Looking at the year ahead, we anticipate fiscal 2006 will remain somewhat challenging, in particular the first half of the year,” said Daley.  “We expect sales levels to be approximately $1.275 billion to $1.325 billion for the year.  Even with the uncertain retail markets we believe our dealer inventory is in good shape and wholesale sales should approximate retail sales in 2006.  Consolidated gross profit margin should range between 11.0% and 11.3% and selling, general, and administrative expenses will range between 8.75% and 9%.”

 



 

Monaco Coach Corporation will conduct a conference call in conjunction with this news release at 2:00 p.m. Eastern on Friday, October 28, 2005.  Members of the news media, investors, and the general public are invited to access a live broadcast of the conference call via the Investor Relations page of the Company’s website at www.monaco-online.com .  The conference call will be archived and available for replay for the next 90 days.

 

Headquartered in Coburg, Oregon, with additional manufacturing facilities in Indiana, Monaco Coach Corporation employs more than 5,200 people and is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of recreational vehicles. The Company offers entry-level priced towable RVs up to custom made luxury recreational vehicle models under the Monaco, Holiday Rambler, Safari, Beaver and McKenzie brand names. For additional information about Monaco Coach Corporation, please visit www.monaco-online.com.

 

The statements above regarding the Company’s expectations for the  “Franchise for the Future” program, demand for RV Resorts and forecasts for fourth quarter and fiscal 2006 revenues, gross margin and expenses 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, the availability of floorplan financing for the Company’s dealers, further discounting by manufacturers, a general slowdown in the economy, deterioration of consumer confidence, oil and fuel supply and price increases, new product introductions by competitors, a loss of dealers or deterioration in the relationships with dealers. Please refer to the Company’s SEC reports, including but not limited to the most recent Form 10-Q, the annual report on Form 10-K for 2004, and the 2004 Annual Report to Shareholders for additional factors. These filings can be accessed over the Internet at www.sec.gov.

 



 

MONACO COACH CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited: dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

January 1,
2005

 

October 1,
2005

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Trade receivables, net

 

$

127,380

 

$

99,376

 

Inventories

 

169,777

 

178,437

 

Resort lot inventory

 

7,315

 

7,887

 

Prepaid expenses

 

5,190

 

4,450

 

Income taxes receivable

 

0

 

5,144

 

Deferred income taxes

 

33,188

 

32,797

 

Total current assets

 

342,850

 

328,091

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property, plant, and equipment, net

 

141,563

 

143,062

 

Debt issuance costs net of accumulated amortization of $661 and $636, respectively

 

571

 

480

 

Goodwill

 

55,254

 

55,254

 

Total assets

 

$

540,238

 

$

526,887

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Book overdraft

 

$

1,587

 

$

2,888

 

Line of credit

 

34,062

 

12,715

 

Accounts payable

 

79,072

 

87,666

 

Product liability reserve

 

20,233

 

19,676

 

Product warranty reserve

 

32,369

 

29,279

 

Income taxes payable

 

2,087

 

0

 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

31,533

 

38,677

 

Total current liabilities

 

200,943

 

190,901

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred income taxes

 

19,679

 

20,193

 

Total liabilities

 

220,622

 

211,094

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, $.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized, 29,425,787 and 29,557,074 issued and outstanding, respectively

 

294

 

296

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

57,454

 

58,826

 

Retained earnings

 

261,868

 

256,671

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

319,616

 

315,793

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

540,238

 

$

526,887

 

 



 

MONACO COACH CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

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

 

 

 

Quarter Ended

 

Nine-Months Ended

 

 

 

October 2,
2004

 

October 1,
2005

 

October 2,
2004

 

October 1,
2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

357,762

 

$

296,953

 

$

1,064,756

 

$

930,278

 

Cost of sales

 

314,335

 

272,334

 

931,830

 

836,776

 

Gross profit

 

43,427

 

24,619

 

132,926

 

93,502

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

 

30,805

 

30,514

 

81,733

 

86,451

 

Plant relocation costs

 

0

 

1,480

 

0

 

3,832

 

Operating income (loss)

 

12,622

 

(7,375

)

51,193

 

3,219

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income, net

 

43

 

15

 

256

 

155

 

Interest expense

 

(370

)

(271

)

(1,147

)

(943

)

Income (loss) before income taxes and discontinued operations

 

12,295

 

(7,631

)

50,302

 

2,431

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provision for income taxes, continuing operations

 

4,709

 

(3,227

)

18,869

 

458

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax provision

 

(150

)

(1,559

)

(126

)

(1,858

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

7,436

 

$

(5,963

)

$

31,307

 

$

115

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic from continuing operations

 

$

0.26

 

$

(0.15

)

$

1.07

 

$

0.06

 

Basic from discontinued operations

 

(0.01

)

(0.05

)

0.00

 

(0.06

)

Basic

 

$

0.25

 

$

(0.20

)

$

1.07

 

$

0.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted from continuing operations

 

$

0.25

 

$

(0.15

)

$

1.04

 

$

0.06

 

Diluted from discontinued operations

 

0.00

 

(0.05

)

0.00

 

(0.06

)

Diluted

 

$

0.25

 

$

(0.20

)

$

1.04

 

$

0.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

29,410,086

 

29,545,315

 

29,354,598

 

29,502,539

 

Diluted

 

29,962,722

 

29,868,628

 

29,981,063

 

29,862,363

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MONACO COACH CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited: dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

October 2,
2004

 

October 1,
2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Cash:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net income from continuing operations

 

$

31,433

 

$

1,973

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

Loss on sale of assets

 

240

 

12

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

8,006

 

7,764

 

Deferred income taxes

 

832

 

905

 

Changes in working capital accounts:

 

 

 

 

 

Trade receivables, net

 

(40,134

)

29,372

 

Inventories

 

(32,314

)

(4,891

)

Resort lot inventory

 

5,737

 

1,219

 

Prepaid expenses

 

(2,678

)

732

 

Accounts payable

 

31,857

 

11,727

 

Product liability reserve

 

(128

)

(557

)

Product warranty reserve

 

4,350

 

(3,025

)

Income taxes payable

 

3,508

 

(6,612

)

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

6,284

 

6,046

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

16,993

 

44,665

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Additions to property, plant, and equipment

 

(7,060

)

(11,009

)

Proceeds from sale of assets

 

1,927

 

72

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(5,133

)

(10,937

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Book overdraft

 

0

 

1,301

 

Payments on lines of credit, net

 

0

 

(21,347

)

Payments on long-term notes payable

 

(11,250

)

0

 

Debt issuance costs

 

(66

)

(39

)

Dividends paid

 

(4,404

)

(5,312

)

Issuance of common stock

 

1,912

 

1,374

 

Net cash used by financing activities

 

(13,808

)

(24,023

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in cash

 

(1,948

)

9,705

 

Net cash used by discontinued operations

 

(2,712

)

(9,705

)

Cash at beginning of period

 

13,066

 

0

 

Cash at end of period

 

$

8,406

 

$

0

 

 

3



 

Monaco Coach Corporation

Segment Reporting

 

Results of Consolidated Operations

 

 

 

Quarter
Ended
Oct. 2, 2004

 

% of
Sales

 

Quarter
Ended
Oct. 1, 2005

 

% of
Sales

 

Nine-Months
Ended
Oct. 2, 2004

 

% of
Sales

 

Nine-Months
Ended
Oct. 1, 2005

 

% of
Sales

 

Net Sales

 

$

357,762

 

100.00

%

$

296,953

 

100.00

%

$

1,064,756

 

100.00

%

$

930,278

 

100.00

%

Cost of Sales

 

314,335

 

87.86

%

272,334

 

91.71

%

931,830

 

87.52

%

836,776

 

89.95

%

Gross Profit

 

43,427

 

12.14

%

24,619

 

8.29

%

132,926

 

12.48

%

93,502

 

10.05

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, General and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Administrative Expenses

 

30,805

 

8.61

%

30,514

 

10.28

%

81,733

 

7.68

%

86,451

 

9.29

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plant Relocation Costs

 

0

 

0.00

%

1,480

 

0.50

%

0

 

0.00

%

3,832

 

0.41

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Income (Loss)

 

12,622

 

3.53

%

(7,375

)

-2.48

%

51,193

 

4.81

%

3,219

 

0.35

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Income and Interest Expense

 

327

 

0.09

%

256

 

0.09

%

891

 

0.08

%

788

 

0.08

%

Income Before Income Taxes

 

12,295

 

3.44

%

(7,631

)

-2.57

%

50,302

 

4.72

%

2,431

 

0.26

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income Taxes

 

4,709

 

1.32

%

(3,227

)

-1.09

%

18,869

 

1.77

%

458

 

0.05

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income (Loss) from Continuing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operations

 

7,586

 

2.12

%

(4,404

)

-1.48

%

31,433

 

2.95

%

1,973

 

0.21

%

Loss from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax Provision

 

(150

)

-0.04

%

(1,559

)

-0.52

%

(126

)

-0.01

%

(1,858

)

-0.20

%

Net Income (Loss)

 

$

7,436

 

2.08

%

$

(5,963

)

-2.01

%

$

31,307

 

2.94

%

$

115

 

0.01

%

 

Recreational Vehicle Segment

 

 

 

Quarter
Ended
Oct. 2, 2004

 

% of
Sales

 

Quarter
Ended
Oct. 1, 2005

 

% of
Sales

 

Nine-Months
Ended
Oct. 2, 2004

 

% of
Sales

 

Nine-Months
Ended
Oct. 1, 2005

 

% of
Sales

 

Net Sales

 

$

353,288

 

100.00

%

$

289,002

 

100.00

%

$

1,047,924

 

100.00

%

$

904,577

 

100.00

%

Cost of Sales

 

311,918

 

88.29

%

269,357

 

93.20

%

922,105

 

87.99

%

827,627

 

91.49

%

Gross Profit

 

41,370

 

11.71

%

19,645

 

6.80

%

125,819

 

12.01

%

76,950

 

8.51

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, General and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Administrative Expenses

 

16,602

 

4.70

%

19,594

 

6.78

%

41,811

 

3.99

%

66,786

 

7.38

%

Corporate Overhead Allocation

 

12,066

 

3.42

%

8,279

 

2.86

%

33,203

 

3.17

%

12,523

 

1.38

%

Plant Relocation Costs

 

0

 

0.00

%

1,480

 

0.51

%

0

 

0.00

%

3,832

 

0.42

%

Operating Income (Loss)

 

$

12,702

 

3.60

%

$

(9,708

)

-3.36

%

$

50,804

 

4.85

%

$

(6,191

)

-0.68

%

 

Motorhome Resorts Segment

 

 

 

Quarter
Ended
Oct. 2, 2004

 

% of
Sales

 

Quarter
Ended
Oct. 1, 2005

 

% of
Sales

 

Nine-Months
Ended
Oct. 2, 2004

 

% of
Sales

 

Nine-Months
Ended
Oct. 1, 2005

 

% of
Sales

 

Net Sales

 

$

4,474

 

100.00

%

$

7,951

 

100.00

%

$

16,832

 

100.00

%

$

25,701

 

100.00

%

Cost of Sales

 

2,417

 

54.02

%

2,977

 

37.44

%

9,725

 

57.78

%

9,149

 

35.60

%

Gross Profit

 

2,057

 

45.98

%

4,974

 

62.56

%

7,107

 

42.22

%

16,552

 

64.40

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, General and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Administrative Expenses

 

796

 

17.79

%

1,721

 

21.65

%

3,029

 

18.00

%

5,751

 

22.38

%

Corporate Overhead Allocation

 

1,341

 

29.97

%

920

 

11.57

%

3,689

 

21.92

%

1,391

 

5.41

%

Operating Income (Loss)

 

$

(80

)

-1.78

%

$

2,333

 

29.34

%

$

389

 

2.31

%

$

9,410

 

36.61

%

 

4