UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
x Annual report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2002 or
Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
Commission File Number: 0-18607
ARCTIC CAT INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Minnesota 41-1443470
(State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
601 Brooks Avenue South
Thief River Falls, Minnesota 56701
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (218) 681-8558
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Common Stock, $.01
par value.
Preferred Stock Purchase Rights.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required 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 X No
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to
the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any
amendment to this Form 10-K. [ ]
The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the
Registrant as of June 11, 2002 (based on the closing sale price of the Common
Stock on such date) was approximately $278,000,000.
At June 11, 2002, 15,495,311 shares of Common Stock and 7,560,000 shares of
Class B Common Stock of the Registrant were outstanding.
Documents Incorporated by Reference:
Portions of the Company's Proxy Statement for its Annual Meeting of
Shareholders currently scheduled to be held on August 8, 2002 are incorporated
by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K.
PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
Arctic Cat Inc. (the "Company"), based in Thief River Falls, Minnesota,
operates in a single industry segment and designs, engineers, manufactures and
markets snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) under the Arctic Cat(brand
name, as well as related parts, garments and accessories. The Company markets
its products through a network of independent dealers located throughout the
contiguous United States and Canada, and through distributors representing
dealers in Alaska, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and other international
markets. The Arctic Cat brand name has existed for nearly 40 years and is among
the most widely recognized and respected names in the snowmobile industry. The
Company trades on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol ACAT.
Industry Background
Snowmobiles - The snowmobile, developed in the 1950's, was originally
intended to be used as a utility vehicle, but today the overwhelming majority
of the industry's sales are for recreational use. Between the late 1950's and
early 1970's, the industry expanded dramatically reaching a peak of over 100
manufacturers and a high of almost 495,000 units sold to retail customers in
North America in 1971. Gasoline shortages, significant gasoline price
increases, high interest rates and recessions in the middle to late 1970's
through the early 1980's contributed to a significant industry downsizing.
Today the number of major industry participants has decreased to four.
Industry-wide snowmobile sales to retail customers in North America were
approximately 185,000 units for the 2002 model year. The Company believes
these sales were due, in part, to a number of factors such as an expanded
system of public and private snowmobile trails, a rapidly growing market
among the "baby boomer" generation, product innovations that have improved
ride, performance and handling, organized snowmobile clubs which promote the
sport and ongoing snowmobile replacement. Since 1971, over six million
snowmobiles have been sold in North America, and the Company estimates that
over 85 percent of current industry sales are to retail customers who own, or
previously owned, a snowmobile.
The industry consolidation that occurred in the mid-1970's through the early
1980's has left four major participants in the North American market: Arctic
Cat, Bombardier (Ski-Doo), Polaris and Yamaha. The Company believes the
industry consolidation has contributed to improved industry profit margins and
closer monitoring of industry inventory levels. The Company believes there are
currently more significant barriers to entry into the snowmobile market than
existed in the 1970's. These barriers include increased brand loyalty, long-
standing dealer and distributor networks and relationships, limited engine
sources, manufacturing and engineering expertise and higher initial start-up
costs.
Information in this document regarding the worldwide and North American
snowmobile market is derived from the International Snowmobile Manufacturers
Association. Non-North American sales for the industry are estimated to account
for less than 10% of worldwide sales; specific yearly information, with respect
to worldwide sales, is not considered by the Company as sufficiently consistent
or reliable for presentation in this report. All industry information is based
on a model year ending March 31, which is the same as the Company's fiscal year
- -end, unless otherwise stated.
All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) - The ATV industry evolved from the three-
wheel model that was developed in the early 1970s to the four-wheel models that
are sold today. ATVs are generally one person vehicles used for a variety of
off-road uses. The most popular ATV use is general recreation, followed by
hunting/fishing, farm/ranch use, hauling/towing, transportation, and commercial
uses. From 1970 to 1986, the number of three and four-wheel ATVs sold in the
United States continued to grow until peaking in 1986 with approximately
535,000 units sold during that calendar year. From 1987 to 1991, the number of
ATVs sold declined to a low of approximately 151,000 units. Since 1992, sales
have gradually climbed until reaching approximately 729,000 units in calendar
2001. Major competitors in the industry include Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki,
Bombardier, Polaris and Suzuki.
Personal Watercraft (PWC) - Arctic Cat entered the personal watercraft
business in 1993, during a time of rapid industry growth. North American sales
peaked at about 210,000 units in 1995, only two years after the Company entered
the market, and declined every year since. By the 1999 model year, the market
had dropped by half, to only 110,000 units. While the Company was uncertain how
far the industry would continue to fall, the personal watercraft market was not
profitable for Arctic Cat or its dealers. On October 7, 1999, Arctic Cat
announced that it was exiting the personal watercraft (PWC) business effective
September 30, 1999. The Company recorded a pre-tax charge of $26.2 million
related to the discontinuation of its Tigershark line of PWCs. This charge
includes the cost of closing down the production line, and supporting dealers'
efforts to sell remaining PWC inventory and service existing PWC customers.
Arctic Cat then refocused management's time and the Company's significant
financial resources on the profitable and strong snowmobile business, and
profitable and rapidly growing ATV product line.
Products
Snowmobiles - The Company produces a full line of snowmobiles,
consisting of 52 models, marketed under the Arctic Cat brand name, and designed
to satisfy various market niches. The 2002 Arctic Cat models carry suggested
U.S. retail prices ranging from $3,749 to $10,499, excluding a children's model
which is sold at a suggested U.S. retail price of $1,949. Arctic Cat
snowmobiles are sold in the United States, Canada, Scandinavia and other
international markets.
The Company's 2002 year snowmobile models are categorized as Performance, Trail
Performance, Mountain, Luxury Touring, Family Trail, Touring and Sport Utility.
The Company markets: Performance Arctic Cat snowmobiles under the names
Thundercat, ZRT, and ZR; Trail Performance Arctic Cat snowmobiles under the
name ZL and Four-Stroke Trail; Mountain snowmobiles under the name Mountain
Cat; Luxury Touring models under the names Pantera and Four-Stroke Touring;
Family Trail snowmobiles under the name Z; Touring snowmobiles under the name
Panther; and Sport Utility models under the name Bearcat. In addition, to
encourage family involvement in snowmobiling, the Company offers snowmobiles
designed especially for small children, marketed under the ZR120 name.
The Company believes the Arctic Cat brand name enjoys a premier image among
snowmobile enthusiasts and that its snowmobiles have a long-standing reputation
for quality, performance, style, comfort, ride and handling. Arctic Cat
snowmobiles offer a wide range of standard and optional features which enhance
the operation, riding comfort and performance. Such features include hydraulic
disc brakes and a technologically advanced front and rear suspension. Arctic
Cat is the industry leader in offering electronic fuel injection (EFI) system
on its snowmobiles. In 1999, the Company developed a new corporate brand "ACT"
(Arctic Cat Technology) in order to recognize and leverage its industry-leading
technology and engineering.
The above named features as well as other exclusive Arctic Cat innovations
distinguish this new ACT brand. Additional features on certain models include
electronic engine gauges and indicator lights, electric starters, handlebar
and thumb warmers, reverse gears, 2-up seats, mirrors, custom windshields,
hitches and luggage racks. These features may also be purchased separately
from independent Arctic Cat dealers as accessories.
Arctic Cat's on-going commitment to both high performance and its retail
customers has led the Company to a series of "firsts." In 1988, the Company
and Suzuki introduced a new line of compact, lightweight, liquid-cooled twin
cylinder engines. In 1990, the Prowler was the first snowmobile to offer a
new double-wishbone suspension. With its high performance 1991 Wildcat model,
the Company became the first in the industry to offer a 700cc electronic fuel
injection engine. In 1992, the Arctic FasTrack, extra-long travel rear
suspension was introduced on several high performance models. In 1993, the
Company became the first to offer a 900cc, 3 cylinder snowmobile, called the
Thundercat. In 1997, Arctic Cat offered the first batteryless EFI system and
in 2000 unveiled the first useable four-stroke snowmobile. In 2001, Arctic Cat
was the first company to offer a trail smoothing computerized rear suspension
system.
Arctic Cat believes that its leadership in innovation, technology, style and
performance has been demonstrated by its models being awarded numerous honors
by Snowmobile, Snowgoer and Snow West magazines. Arctic Cat believes that it
has been able to grow in the worldwide snowmobile retail sales due to its
emphasis on new product development. A new model has been introduced by the
Company nearly every year since its formation, and in recent years new models
have been among the Company's best sellers. In the 2002 model year, over 75
percent of the Company's snowmobile sales were from models or model variations
not available three years earlier.
All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) - In December 1995, the Company introduced
its first ATV. Since that time the Arctic Cat line has grown to 16 models:
500 4x4, 500 4x4 TBX, 375 4x4 and 2x4 automatic models, the following manual
models: 500, 400, 300, 250 4x4s, 400, 300, 250 2x4s, a youth model: 90, and
a utility model: SBS 1000. Features such as independent suspensions, hydraulic
disc brakes, hi-low range and a plentiful 4.75 gallon fuel tank, all make
Arctic Cat ATVs consumer friendly. The 2002 Arctic Cat ATV models carry
suggested U.S. retail prices ranging from $1,999 to $7,499.
Arctic Cat has continued to expand into international markets by adding new
distributors and entering new territories. The Company also produces ATVs
for AGCO Corporation under the Massey Ferguson, Delta Allis and Fendt brands
for distribution through their dealer network outside of North America.
Arctic Cat believes its ATVs are renown for their power and durability and are
well received within the market. For model year 1998, the Arctic Cat 300 was
named "Editors Choice" by Sports Afield and "Best In Class" by ATV Magazine.
For model year 1999, ATV Magazine named the 300 4x4 as "Best in Class" and the
500 4x4 as the Editors Pick for "Best-for-Work" machine. Farm Industry News
gave Arctic Cat 2000 models the FinOvation Award for having the greatest reader
interest. ATV magazine awarded the Arctic Cat 250 4x4 model "Best in Class" in
fiscal 2001 and "Best Utility" in 2002.
Parts, Garments and Accessories - The Company is the exclusive provider
of genuine Arctic Cat snowmobile and ATV parts as well as garments and
accessories. Included are replacement parts for Arctic Cat snowmobiles, items
to upgrade a snowmobile such as an electric start kit, a reverse gear kit and a
two-speed transmission kit, as well as accessories such as mirrors,
windshields, luggage racks, backrests, two-person seats, saddlebags, bumpers,
gauges, tail light protectors and snowmobile covers. Other items include
maintenance supplies such as oil and fuel additives, clutch and carburetor
parts, track studs and carbide runners, shocks and springs, accessory fuel
tanks, vinyl protectant, touch-up paint, hood and windshield cleaners,
windshield defogger and engine storage preservers. Arctic Cat ATV parts and
accessories include winch kits, plow kits, portable lights, utility bags as
well as maintenance supplies such as brake fluid, fuel de-icer, anti-freeze,
and fuel stabilizers. The Company also sells generators under the "Arctic Cat"
label.
The Company offers snowmobile garments for adults and children under the
"Arcticwear" label. Suits, jackets, pants and accessory garments are offered in
a wide variety of styles and sizes combining fashion with functional utility
designed for the demands of snowmobiling and other winter activities. The
Arcticwear line of clothing also includes crew neck sweaters, pull-overs,
riding gloves, hats, fog-resistant face shields, helmets, boots, duffel bags,
jerseys and T-shirts. The colors and designs of many of these items are
coordinated with specific Arctic Cat snowmobile models.
The Company offers ATV garments under the "Arcticwear ATV Gear" label. This
line of clothing is geared toward function and comfort and includes suits,
jackets, gloves, boots, helmets, sweatshirts, T-shirts, and caps.
The Company has in the past, and may in the future, consider adding other
products consistent with its manufacturing and marketing expertise.
Manufacturing and Engineering
Arctic Cat snowmobiles, ATVs and garments are manufactured at the
Company's facilities in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. The Company paints
snowmobile hoods and produces other parts for Arctic Cat snowmobiles and ATVs
in Madison, South Dakota. In 2002, the Company expanded its operations in South
Dakota to include robotic welding. The Company also has a facility in Bucyrus,
Ohio which houses its service parts, garments and accessories distribution
operations. The Company has strategically identified specific core
manufacturing competencies for vertical integration and has chosen outside
vendors to provide other parts. The Company has developed relationships with
selected high quality vendors in order to obtain access to particular
capabilities and technologies outside the scope of the Company's expertise. The
Company designs component parts often in cooperation with its vendors,
contracts with them for the development of tooling, and then enters into
agreements with these vendors to purchase component parts manufactured
utilizing the tooling. In its vertically integrated operations, the Company
manufactures hoods, foam seats and seat covers and machines, welds and paints
other components. The Company completes the total assembly of its products at
its facilities in Thief River Falls. Manufacturing operations include digital
and computer-automated equipment to speed production, reduce costs and improve
the quality, fit and finish of every product. The Company believes that all raw
materials used in its manufacturing process and all component parts, with the
exception of engines and carburetors, are available from multiple alternative
vendors on short notice at competitive prices.
Since the Company's inception, its snowmobile engines have been manufactured by
Suzuki Motor Corporation ("Suzuki") pursuant to a supply agreement which is
automatically renewed annually unless terminated. While notice of termination
of the supply agreement may be given annually, effective cessation of supply
would take at least one model year due to the contractual notice requirement.
The Company's ATV models also incorporate engines manufactured by Suzuki.
The Company and Suzuki have enjoyed an excellent relationship since the
Company's inception. Suzuki purchased approximately 31% of the Company's then
outstanding capital stock in July 1988, prior to the Company's initial public
offering, and is currently the Company's largest shareholder with approximately
32% of the Company's outstanding capital stock. If Suzuki were ever to cease
supplying engines to the Company, such an interruption could materially and
adversely affect production. The Company believes it could take up to two model
years for a new engine supplier to be in a position to manufacture the
Company's specially designed engines.
Since the Company began production, it has followed a build-to-order policy to
control inventory levels. Under this policy, the Company only manufactures a
number of machines equivalent to the orders received from its dealers and
distributors, plus a small number of uncommitted machines used for new dealer
development, in-house testing and miscellaneous promotional purposes.
Speculative production and excessive inventories in certain periods during the
1970's and early 1980's contributed to significant price discounting in the
snowmobile industry. Since the consolidation of the snowmobile industry in the
mid-1970's through the early 1980's, speculative production in the industry has
been reduced and dealer inventories have remained consistently below historic
peak levels. The Company believes dealer inventory levels of non-current Arctic
Cat model snowmobiles and ATVs have regularly been and are currently among the
lowest in the industry.
Most sales of snowmobiles to retail customers begin in the early fall and
continue during the winter. Orders by dealers and distributors for each year's
production are placed in the spring following a series of dealer and
distributor meetings. Snowmobiles are built-to-order commencing in the spring
and continuing through late autumn or early winter. Since its inception, the
Company has experienced a low level of snowmobile order cancellations.
Approximately 30% to 40% of the Company's snowmobiles have historically been
sold to retail customers prior to the end of October, long before the season's
snow conditions are known.
Retail sales of ATVs occur throughout the year with seasonal highs occurring in
the spring and fall. As with the snowmobiles, the Company produces ATV units on
a build-to-order basis. The Company builds ATVs throughout the year to coincide
with dealer and consumer demands.
The Company is committed to an ongoing engineering program dedicated to
innovation and to continued improvements in the quality and performance of its
products as well as product diversification. The Company currently employs 142
individuals in the design and development of new and existing products, with an
additional 36 individuals directly involved in the testing of snowmobiles, and
ATVs in normal and extraordinary conditions at the Company's test track. In
addition, snowmobiles and ATVs are tested in conditions and locations similar
to those in which they are used. The Company uses computer-aided design and
manufacturing systems to shorten the time between initial concept and final
production. For 2002, 2001 and 2000, the Company spent approximately
$15,244,000, $10,449,000 and $9,872,000, on engineering, research and
development. In addition, utilizing their particular expertise, the Company's
vendors regularly test and apply new technologies to the design and production
of component parts.
Sales and Marketing
The Company's products are currently sold through an extensive network
of independent dealers located throughout the contiguous United States and
Canada, and through distributors representing dealers in Alaska, Europe, the
Middle East, Asia and other international markets. See Note L to the
Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion of international sales. To
promote new dealerships and to service its existing dealer network, the Company
also employs sales representatives throughout the United States and Canada to
represent its products.
The Company's dealers enter into an annual renewable contract and are required
to maintain status as an authorized dealer in order to continue selling the
Company's products. To obtain and maintain such status, dealers are required to
order a sufficient number of snowmobiles and/or ATVs to service their market
area adequately. In addition, the dealers must perform service on these units
and maintain satisfactory service performance levels, and their mechanics must
complete special training provided by the Company. Dealers are also required to
carry an inventory of genuine Arctic Cat parts and accessories. As is typical
in the industry, most of the Company's dealers also sell some combination of
motorcycles, marine products, lawn and garden products and other related
products. Approximately 50% of the Company's dealers sell only Arctic Cat
snowmobiles, versus multiple brands of snowmobiles. Relations with dealers are
generally considered excellent.
The Company utilizes exclusive distributors outside the contiguous 48 United
States and Canada to take advantage of their knowledge and experience in their
respective markets and to increase market penetration of its products. Each
distributor is subject to a distribution agreement which stipulates an
exclusive territory for a term ranging from one to three years with specified
minimum sales and service requirements for their territory. In fiscal 1997,
the Company began marketing its complete product lines to Canadian dealers.
The Company believes that marketing directly through dealers brings the Company
closer to its Canadian customers, which enables improved service and more
competitive prices on snowmobiles, ATVs and parts, garments and accessories.
Canadian sales are made in Canadian dollars, nearly all of which is financed
through certain Canadian financial institutions. Sales outside North America
are normally made in U.S. dollars and most are supported by letters of credit
or credit insurance.
The Company's marketing efforts are comprised of dealer, distributor and
customer promotions, advertising and cooperative programs with its dealers and
distributors. Each year, the Company and its distributors conduct dealer shows
in order to introduce the upcoming year's models and to promote dealer orders.
Marketing activities are also designed to promote directly to consumers.
Products are advertised by the Company in consumer magazines and through other
media. In addition, the Company engages in extensive dealer cooperative
advertising, on a local and national level, whereby the Company and its dealers
share advertising costs. Each season the Company produces promotional films,
product brochures, point of purchase displays, leaflets, posters and banners,
and other promotional items for use by dealers. The Company also participates
in consumer shows and rallies with dealers and sponsors independent drivers who
participate in races throughout the world. In order for its dealers and
distributors to remain price competitive and to reduce retail inventories, the
Company will from time to time make available to them rebate programs,
discounts, or other incentives. The Company publishes and mails, four times a
year, the Pride magazine to all registered owners of its products.
The Company places strong emphasis on identifying and addressing the specific
needs of its customers by periodically conducting dealer and consumer focus
group meetings and surveys.
The Company warrants its snowmobiles and ATVs under a limited warranty against
defects in materials and workmanship for a period ranging from six months to
one year from the date of retail sale or for a period of 90 days from the date
of commercial or rental use. Repairs or replacements under warranty are
administered through the Company's dealers and distributors.
Competition
The snowmobile and ATV markets are highly competitive, based on a
number of factors, including performance, styling, fit and finish, brand
loyalty, reliability, durability and price. The Company believes Arctic Cat
snowmobiles and ATVs are highly regarded by consumers in all of these
competitive categories. Certain of the Company's competitors are more
diversified and have financial and marketing resources which are substantially
greater than those of the Company.
Regulation
Both federal and state authorities have vigorous environmental control
requirements relating to air, water and noise pollution that affect the
manufacturing operations of the Company. The Company endeavors to insure that
its facilities comply with applicable environmental regulations and standards.
Various states and other governmental agencies have also promulgated safety
regulations regarding the use of snowmobiles and ATVs. The Company has
supported laws and regulations pertaining to safety and noise abatement. The
Company believes that the adoption of any pending laws or regulations would not
negatively affect its products to any greater degree than those of its
competitors.
California currently regulates emission standards for ATVs, and the company
currently meets these requirements. The Company supports balanced and
appropriate programs that educate the customer on safe use of its products and
protect the environment. Although currently the snowmobile industry is not
regulated by any federal or state legislation, the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) has initiated a process to regulate snowmobile and ATV engines.
The Company expects a final ruling no earlier than September of 2002 affecting
the model years 2006 and beyond.
Certain materials used in snowmobile and ATV manufacturing that are toxic,
flammable, corrosive or reactive are classified by the federal and state
governments as "hazardous materials." Control of these substances is regulated
by the EPA and various state pollution control agencies, which require reports
and inspection of facilities to monitor compliance. The Company's cost of
compliance with environmental regulations has not been, and is not expected to
be, material. The Company's manufacturing facilities are subject to the
regulations promulgated by, and may be inspected by, the Occupational Safety
and Health Administration.
The Company is a member of the International Snowmobile Manufacturers
Association (ISMA), a trade association formed to promote safety in the
manufacture and use of snowmobiles, among other things. The ISMA is currently
made up of Arctic Cat, Bombardier (Ski-Doo), Yamaha, and Polaris. The ISMA
members are also members of the Snowmobile Safety and Certification Committee
(SSCC), which promulgated voluntary safety standards for snowmobiles. The SSCC
standards, which require testing and evaluation by an independent testing
laboratory of each model produced by participating snowmobile manufacturers,
have been adopted by the Canadian Department of Transport. Following the
development of the SSCC standards, the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission
denied a petition to develop a mandatory federal safety standard for
snowmobiles in light of the high degree of adherence to the SSCC standards in
the United States. Since the Company's inception, all of its models have
complied with the SSCC standards.
The Company is a member of the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA),
a trade association organized to foster and promote the safe and responsible
use of specialty vehicles manufactured and/or distributed throughout the United
States of America. The Company is also a member of the Canadian All-Terrain
Vehicle Distributors Council (CATV), a council of similar function. In
addition, the Arctic Cat ATV conforms to certain U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission standards.
Effects of Weather
While from time to time lack of snowfall in a particular region of the
United States or Canada may adversely affect snowmobile retail sales within
that region, the Company works to mitigate this effect by taking snowmobile
orders in the spring for the following winter season and by working with its
dealers to move snowmobiles out of a region with light snowfall to another
region with heavier snowfall. Nonetheless, there is no assurance that weather
conditions will not materially effect the Company's future sales of
snowmobiles.
Employees
At March 31, 2002, the Company had approximately 1,162 employees
including 331 salaried and 831 hourly and production personnel. Due to the
seasonal nature of sales and the Company's snowmobile production schedule,
prior to the introduction of the ATV, approximately 60% of hourly personnel
worked only during the spring through the late fall production period. However,
during the past six fiscal years, a majority of employees remained employed
throughout the year to produce the Arctic Cat ATV. The Company's employees are
not represented by a union or subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The
Company has never experienced a strike or work stoppage and considers its
relations with its employees to be excellent.
Intellectual Property
The Company makes an effort to patent all significant innovations that
it considers patentable and owns numerous patents and know-how which relate to
the design, engineering and production of its snowmobiles, ATVs and other
products. Trademarks are important to the Company's snowmobile, ATVs and
related parts, garments and accessories business activities. While from time to
time the Company becomes aware of the unauthorized use of its trademarks,
particularly in the sale of promotional items, the Company has a vigorous
program of trademark enforcement to eliminate the unauthorized use of its
trademarks, thereby strengthening the value of its trademarks and improving its
image and customer goodwill. The Company believes that its "Arctic Cat "
registered United States trademark is its most significant trademark.
Additionally, the Company has numerous registered trademarks, trade names and
logos, both in the United States and internationally.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The following sets forth the Company's material property holdings as of March
31, 2002.
Owned or Sq.Ft.
Location Facility Type/Use Leased /Acres
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Thief River Falls, Minnesota Manufacturing/Corporate office Owned 558,000
Thief River Falls, Minnesota Warehouse Leased 24,400
Thief River Falls, Minnesota Warehouse Leased 7,550
Thief River Falls, Minnesota Land (in acres) Owned 95
Madison, South Dakota Manufacturing Owned 40,000
Bucyrus, Ohio Distribution Center Owned 220,000
Winnipeg, Manitoba Distribution/Service Center Leased 10,602
Island Park, Idaho Test & Development Facility Owned 3,000
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Accidents involving personal injury and property damage occur in the
use of snowmobiles, PWC, and ATVs. Claims have been made against the Company
from time to time. It is the Company's policy to vigorously defend against
these actions. The Company believes that the cases in discovery are adequately
covered by reserves and product liability insurance. Although the Company from
time to time has been named as a defendant in lawsuits involving product
liability claims against Arctic Enterprises, Inc. on the theory that the
Company is a successor of Arctic Enterprises, Inc., the Company is not a
successor of Arctic Enterprises, Inc. and has never been found liable in any
such lawsuits. The Company is not involved in any legal proceedings which are
considered to have the potential for a materially adverse impact on the
Company's business or financial condition.
Product liability insurance is presently maintained by the Company on a "per
occurrence" basis (with coverage being provided in respect of accidents which
occurred during the policy year, regardless of when the related claim is made)
in the amount of $10,000,000 in the aggregate, with a $5,000,000 self-insured
retention. The Company believes such insurance is adequate.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
No matters were submitted to the shareholders' during the fourth
quarter of fiscal 2002.
ITEM 4A. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF REGISTRANT
Name Age Position
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William G. Ness 64 Chairman of the Board of Directors
Christopher A. Twomey 54 President and Chief Executive Officer
Timothy C. Delmore 48 Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary
Terry J. Blount 59 Vice President - Human Resources
Robert Bonev 44 Vice President - Marketing
Ronald G. Ray 53 Vice President - Manufacturing
Roger H. Skime 59 Vice President - Research & Development
Ole E. Tweet 55 Vice President - New Product Development
Mr. Ness has been Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company since its
inception in 1983. He is also a director of Northern Woodwork (specialty
furniture manufacturer), a director of Northern State Bank and Itasca Bemidji
Incorporated.
Mr. Twomey has been President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since
January 1986 and a director since 1987. He has held various executive officer
positions with the Company since 1983. Mr. Twomey is currently serving as a
director of The Toro Company.
Mr. Delmore has been Chief Financial Officer of the Company since 1986 and has
been Corporate Secretary of the Company since 1989. Mr. Delmore, a CPA with
seven years of prior public accounting experience, joined the Company in 1985
as Controller.
Mr. Blount has been Vice President - Human Resources since August of 1996. Mr.
Blount has over 30 years of Human Resource experience in the manufacturing
field. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Blount worked as Vice President-Human
Resources at Washington Scientific Industries since 1981.
Mr. Bonev has been Vice President - Marketing since June of 2001 and has over
19 years of marketing experience. From February 1999 to January 2000, Mr.
Bonev served as Vice President of Marketing for Outdoor Marine Corporation.
From December 1998 to February 1999, Mr. Bonev was employed by Teledyne
Continental Motors, a business segment of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated,
as Vice President of Sales/Marketing. From June 1993 to December 1998, Mr.
Bonev was Director of Marketing for Mercury Marine, a division of The Brunswick
Corporation.
Mr. Ray has been Vice President - Manufacturing since April of 1992 and has
over 30 years of manufacturing experience. Before joining Arctic Cat he served
eight years as Vice President of Manufacturing for a Minnesota based company.
Mr. Skime has been Vice President - Research and Development of the Company
since its inception in 1983 and has been employed in the snowmobile industry
for over 40 years.
Mr. Tweet has been Vice President of New Product Development and General
Manager of the Marine Division since May 1992. Prior to that, he had been the
Company's Vice President - Marketing since its inception in 1983 and has been
employed either in the snowmobile or ATV industry for 30 years.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The Company's common stock is traded on the Nasdaq National Market
under the Nasdaq symbol "ACAT". Quotations below represent the high and low
sale prices as reported by Nasdaq. The Company's stock began trading on the
Nasdaq National Market on June 26, 1990.
Years ended March 31, 2002 2001
Quarterly Prices High Low High Low
- ---------------- ------ ------- ------ -------
First Quarter $15.54 $ 12.95 $12.00 $ 9.94
Second Quarter $16.46 $ 12.91 $13.13 $ 11.25
Third Quarter $17.90 $ 12.00 $13.00 $ 11.38
Fourth Quarter $20.35 $ 15.95 $15.00 $ 11.63
As of June 11, 2002, the Company had approximately 517 stockholders of record,
including the nominee of Depository Trust Company which held 13,987,234 shares
of common stock. The Company has paid a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share
since February 2, 1995.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Years ended March 31, 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998
INCOME STATEMENT DATA: -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net sales (1) $556,079 $502,449 $461,460 $464,738 $489,218
Cost of goods sold (1) 433,297 398,019 376,202 367,874 379,368
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Gross profit 122,782 104,430 85,258 96,864 109,850
Selling, general and
administrative
expenses (1) 83,228 68,712 79,550 63,933 72,172
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Operating profit 39,554 35,718 5,708 32,931 37,678
Interest income 2,543 4,563 4,591 2,933 1,837
Interest expense - - - (27) (59)
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Earnings before income
taxes 42,097 40,281 10,299 35,837 39,456
Income taxes 13,471 13,293 2,678 12,722 14,007
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net earnings $28,626 $26,988 $ 7,621(2) $23,115 $25,449
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net earnings per share
Basic $1.21 $1.11 $0.30(2) $0.84 $0.88
Diluted $1.20 $1.10 $0.30(2) $0.84 $0.88
Cash dividends per share $0.24 $0.24 $0.24 $0.24 $0.24
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic 23,587 24,231 25,535 27,632 28,974
Diluted 23,925 24,457 25,586 27,668 29,059
(1) In fiscal 2002, the Company adopted Emerging Issue Task Force (EITF) issue
00-14, "Accounting for Certain Sales Incentives," and EITF issue 01-09,
"Accounting for Consideration Given by a Vendor to a Customer." The
adoption of these EITF's resulted in a decrease in net sales and a
corresponding decrease in selling, general and administrative expense in
fiscal 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999 and 1998 by $ 27.4 million, $ 28.2 million,
$ 33.4 million, $ 24.8 million and $24.9 million, respectively. In
addition, the adoption of these EITF's increased cost of sales and
decreased selling, general and administrative expenses in fiscal 2002,
2001, 2000, 1999 and 1998 by $ 1.3 million, $ 3.8 million, $ 1.9 million,
$ 1.6 million and $ 0.8 million, respectively. See Note A in the Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements for further details.
(2) During fiscal 2000 the Company announced that it was exiting the personal
watercraft (PWC) business effective September 30, 1999. Fiscal 2000 results
include a pretax charge of $26.2 million ($16.9 million after tax) or $0.66
per share for certain costs related to the discontinued PWC business. The
charge consists of $21.5 million of exit related costs. In addition, other
PWC related charges include a $3.1 million change in estimate and $1.6
million in other costs.
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As of March 31, 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998
BALANCE SHEET DATA (In thousands):-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Cash & short-term investments $102,040 $ 99,828 $108,277 $ 95,208 $ 58,545
Working capital 133,785 127,216 132,072 142,039 142,243
Total assets 268,595 255,658 246,535 240,146 229,718
Long-term debt - - - - -
Shareholders' equity 181,638 170,442 162,558 175,479 177,505
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (unaudited)
(In thousands, except per Total First Second Third Fourth
share amounts) Year Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter
Net Sales -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
2002 $556,079 $ 77,821 $211,081 $167,917 $ 99,260
2001 502,449 86,024 190,582 145,628 80,215
2000 461,460 84,757 195,296 99,710 81,697
Gross Profit
2002 $122,782 $ 18,876 $ 51,925 $ 35,642 $ 16,339
2001 104,430 19,431 43,937 27,709 13,353
2000 85,258 17,198 33,714 21,455 12,891
Net Earnings (Loss)
2002 $ 28,626 $ 1,957 $ 20,332 $ 8,151 $ (1,814)
2001 26,988 2,052 18,606 7,365 (1,035)
2000 7,621 1,861 2,172 4,311 (723)
Net Earnings (Loss) Per Share
2002 Basic $1.21 $0.08 $0.85 $0.35 $(0.08)
Diluted 1.20 0.08 0.84 0.34 (0.08)
2001 Basic 1.11 0.08 0.77 0.31 (0.04)
Diluted 1.10 0.08 0.76 0.30 (0.04)
2000 Basic & Diluted 0.30 0.07 0.08 0.17 (0.03)
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
Fiscal 2002 was another successful year for Arctic Cat. The Company
reported record breaking revenues of $556.1 million. Snowmobile net sales grew
14%. ATV net sales increased 12% as Arctic Cat continued to outpace the ATV
industry's double-digit growth. In fiscal 2002 37% of net sales were from ATVs.
Results of Operations
2002 vs. 2001 - During fiscal 2002 net sales increased 10.7% to
$556,079,000 from $502,449,000 in fiscal 2001. ATV unit volume increased 13.6%,
snowmobile unit volume increased 11.1% and dollar sales of parts, garments and
accessories were flat. The Company believes the continued increase in ATV net
sales is due both to enthusiastic dealer and consumer reception of the Arctic
Cat ATV and growth in the ATV market. Snowmobile unit volume increased because
of higher dealer orders related to normal snowfalls during the prior winter
season.
Gross profit increased 17.6% to $122,782,000 in 2002 from $104,430,000
in 2001 and the gross profit percentage was 22.1% versus 20.8% in 2001. The
majority of the increase in fiscal 2002 gross profit percentage is due to the
improved dollar yen relationship.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 21.1% to
$83,228,000 in 2002 from $68,712,000 in 2001. The increase in operating
expenses was mainly due to increased ATV and snowmobile marketing expenses
which were in line with sales increases as well as increased snowmobile and ATV
research and development expenses. As a percent of net sales, operating
expenses were 15.0% in 2002 compared with 13.7% in 2001.
Operating profits increased 10.7% to $39,554,000 in 2002 from
$35,718,000 in 2001. As a percent of net sales, operating profits were 7.1%
in 2002 and 2001.
Interest income decreased 44.3% to $2,543,000 in fiscal 2002 from
$4,563,000 due to lower yields on invested cash related to lower interest
rates.
Net earnings increased 6.1% to $28,626,000 from $26,988,000 for fiscal
2001. Diluted earnings per share increased 9.1% to $1.20 per share in fiscal
2002 from $1.10 per share in fiscal 2001. Net earnings as a percent of net
sales were 5.1% and 5.4% in 2002 and 2001, respectively.
2001 vs. 2000 - During fiscal 2001 net sales increased 8.9% to
$502,449,000 from $461,460,000 in fiscal 2000. ATV unit volume increased 22.3%
offset by a 7.1% decrease in snowmobile unit volume. Dollar sales of parts,
garments and accessories increased 3.2%. The Company believes the continued
increase in ATV net sales is due both to enthusiastic dealer and consumer
reception of the Arctic Cat ATV and growth in the ATV market. Snowmobile unit
volume decreased because of lower dealer orders related to warmer than usual
weather during the prior winter season.
Gross profit increased 22.5% to $104,430,000 in 2001 from $85,258,000
in 2000 and the gross profit percentage increased to 20.8% from 18.5% in 2000.
The increase in the year-to-date gross profit percentage was primarily due to
exit and related costs recorded last year for the discontinued PWC business.
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 13.6% to
$68,712,000 in 2001 from $79,550,000 in 2000. The decrease in operating
expenses was mainly due to watercraft exit costs of $9,666,000 recorded last
year, which were offset to a certain extent by increased ATV marketing expenses
this year. During mid fiscal 2000 the Company exited the PWC business. There
were no adjustments to the initial exit plan restructuring charge during fiscal
2001. The Company estimates the following cash requirements for the exit
related costs after March 31, 2001; $5,097,000 for consumer incentives and
$2,861,000 for other exit costs.
Operating profits increased to $35,718,000 in 2001 from $5,708,000 in
2000. As a percent of net sales, operating profits increased to 7.1% in 2001
compared to 1.2% in 2000.
Net earnings were $26,988,000 or $1.10 per share on a diluted basis, as
compared to net earnings of $7,621,000 or $0.30 per share on a diluted basis
for fiscal 2000. Net earnings as a percent of net sales were 5.4% and 1.7% in
2001 and 2000, respectively. Without the exit costs and related costs
associated with the discontinued PWC business, fiscal 2000 net earnings would
have been $24,520,000 or $0.96 per diluted share.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The seasonality of the Company's snowmobile production cycle and the
lead time between the commencement of snowmobile and ATV production in the
early spring and commencement of shipments late in the first quarter have
resulted in significant fluctuations in the Company's working capital
requirements during the year. Historically, the Company has financed its
working capital requirements out of available cash balances at the beginning
and end of the production cycle and with short-term bank borrowings during the
middle of the cycle. The Company believes current available cash and cash
generated from operations will provide sufficient funds to finance the Company
on a short and long-term basis.
Cash and Short-Term Investments
Cash and short-term investments were $102,040,000 at March 31, 2002
compared to $99,828,000 at March 31, 2001. The Company's cash balances
traditionally peak early in the fourth quarter and then decrease as working
capital requirements increase when the Company's snowmobile and spring ATV
production cycles begin. The Company's investment objectives are first, safety
of principal and second, rate of return.
Working Capital
The Company has an unsecured credit agreement with banks for the
issuance of up to $45,000,000 of documentary and stand-by letters of credit and
for working capital and, in addition, has a $15,000,000 seasonal credit
agreement for the Company's peak production period. Total working capital
borrowings under the credit agreement are limited to $30,000,000. The total
letters of credit issued at March 31, 2002 were $24,436,000, of which
$20,862,000 was issued to Suzuki Motor Corporation for engine purchases. Since
1996, the Company has repurchased over 7 million shares of common stock. In May
2001, the Company's Board of Directors authorized an additional $20,000,000
share repurchase of which $19,121,000 remains available for repurchase.
In 2002, the Company invested $22,231,000 in capital expenditures. The
Company expects that fiscal 2003 capital expenditures, including tooling, will
be approximately $20,000,000. The Company believes that cash generated from
operations and available cash will be sufficient to meet its working capital,
regular quarterly dividend, share repurchase program and capital expenditure
requirements on a short and long-term basis.
The Company has agreements with certain finance companies to provide
snowmobile and ATV floor plan financing for the Company's North American
dealers. These agreements improve the Company's liquidity by financing dealer
purchases of products without requiring substantial use of the Company's
working capital. The Company is paid by the floor plan companies shortly after
shipment and as part of its marketing programs the Company pays the floor plan
financing of its dealers for certain set time periods depending on the size of
a dealer's order. The financing agreements require repurchase of repossessed
new and unused units and set limits upon the Company's potential liability for
annual repurchases. The aggregate potential liability was approximately
$11,157,000 at March 31, 2002. No material losses have been incurred by the
Company under these agreements, which are terminable by either party upon 30
days notice. The Company has also guaranteed approximately 50% of the amounts
financed by its dealers with one of the finance companies. At March 31, 2002,
the Company's maximum level of exposure under this guarantee was approximately
$73,176,000. No material losses have been incurred by the Company under this
agreement. The Company believes current available cash and cash generated from
operations provide sufficient funding in the event there is a requirement to
perform under this guarantee.
Inflation and Exchange Rates
Inflation is not expected to have a significant impact on the Company's
business. The Company generally has been able to offset the impact of
increasing costs through a combination of productivity gains and price
increases.
During fiscal 2002, approximately 30% of the Company's cost of sales
were purchased from Japanese yen denominated suppliers. The majority of these
purchases were made from Suzuki Motor Corporation who supplies engines for the
Company's snowmobiles and ATVs. The Company has an agreement with Suzuki Motor
Corporation for snowmobile engine purchases to share the impact of fluctuations
in the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the Japanese yen above and
below a fixed range contained in the agreement. This agreement renews annually.
During fiscal 2002, the exchange rate fluctuation between the U.S. dollar and
the Japanese yen had a modest negative impact on the Company's operating
results. From time to time the Company utilizes foreign exchange hedging
contracts to minimize the impact of exchange rate fluctuations. At March 31,
2002, there were $30,998,000 of foreign exchange contracts outstanding for
Japanese yen.
Sales to Canadian dealers are made in Canadian dollars with the U.S.
dollar serving as the functional currency. During fiscal 2002, sales to
Canadian dealers comprised 13.1% of total net sales. During fiscal 2002, the
exchange rate fluctuation between the U.S. dollar and the Canadian dollar had a
modest negative impact on operating profits. At March 31, 2002 there were no
foreign exchange contracts outstanding related to the Canadian dollar.
Forward-Looking Statements
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe
harbor for certain forward-looking statements. This Report on Form 10-K, as
well as the Company's Annual Report and future filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, the Company's press releases and oral statements made with
the approval of an authorized executive officer, contain forward-looking
statements that reflect the Company's current views with respect to future
events and financial performance. These forward-looking statements are subject
to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from historical results or those anticipated. The words "aim,"
"believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate" and other expressions
that indicate future events and trends identify forward-looking statements.
Actual future results and trends may differ materially from historical results
or those anticipated depending on a variety of factors, including, but not
limited to: product mix and volume; competitive pressure on sales and pricing;
increase in material or production cost which cannot be recouped in product
pricing; changes in the sourcing of engines from Suzuki; warranty expenses;
foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; product liability claims and other
legal proceedings in excess of insured amounts; environmental and product
safety regulatory activity; effects of the weather; overall economic
conditions; and consumer demand and confidence.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The Company is subject to certain market risk relating to changes in
interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. Information regarding
foreign currency exchange rates is discussed within "Management's Discussion
and Analysis - Inflation and Exchange Rate" and footnote A to Financial
Statements. Interest rate market risk is managed for cash and short-term
investments by investing in a diversified frequently maturing portfolio
consisting of municipal bonds and money market funds that experience minimal
volatility. The carrying amount of available-for-sale debt securities
approximate related fair value and the associated market risk is not deemed to
be significant.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
Financial Statements, Notes, and Report of Independent Certified Public
Accountants appear on pages 18 through 28. Quarterly financial data appears in
Item 6.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
The information included under the heading "Election of Directors" and
"Beneficial Ownership of Capital Stock-Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership
Reporting Compliance" in the Company's definitive Proxy Statement for the
Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held August 8, 2002, is incorporated
herein by reference.
Pursuant to instruction 3 to Item 401(b) of Regulation S-K, information
as to executive officers of the Company is set forth in Item 4A of this Form
10-K.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information included under the heading "Executive Compensation and
Other Information" in the Company's definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual
Meeting of Shareholders to be held August 8, 2002, is incorporated herein by
reference.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The information included under the heading "Beneficial Ownership of
Capital Stock" in the Company's definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual
Meeting of Shareholders to be held August 8, 2002, is incorporated herein by
reference.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Information with respect to certain relationships and related
transactions, appearing under the heading "Executive Compensation and Other
Information-Certain Transactions" in the Company's definitive Proxy Statement
for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on August 8, 2002, is
incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Documents filed as part of report
1. Financial Statements.
The following consolidated financial statements of the Company
and its subsidiaries are filed as part of this Form 10-K:
Form 10-K
Page Reference
(i) Consolidated Balance Sheets 19
as of March 31, 2002 and 2001
(ii) Consolidated Statements of Earnings 20
for the three years ended March 31, 2002,
2001 and 2000
(iii) Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' 21
Equity for the three years ended March 31,
2002, 2001 and 2000
(iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 22
for the three years ended March 31, 2002,
2001 and 2000
(v) Notes to Consolidated Financial 23-28
Statements
(vi) Report of Independent Certified Public 29
Accountants
2. Schedules filed as part of this Form 10-K:
None
3. Exhibits
Method of Filing
3(a) Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation (3)
of Company
3(b) Restated By-Laws of the Company (1)
4(a) Form of specimen Common Stock Certificate (1)
4(b) Rights Agreement by and between the Company and (4)
Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, N.A., dated September 17, 2001
10(a) 1989 Stock Option Plan, as amended (3)
10(b) 1995 Stock Option Plan, as amended (3)
10(c) Purchase/Supply Agreement dated as of (1)
March 1, 1985 between Suzuki Motor Co.,
Ltd. and the Company, and related Agreement
on Implementation of Warranty Provision.
10(d) Form of Employment Agreement between the (1)
Company and each of its executive officers
10(e) Floorplan Repurchase Agreement dated (1)
July 13, 1984, between the Company and
ITT Commercial Finance Corp.
10(f) Floorplan Repurchase Agreement dated as (1)
of June 15, 1988, between the Company and
ITT Commercial Finance, a division Of ITT
Industries of Canada, Ltd.
10(g) Discretionary Revolving Credit Facility, dated (3)
as of June 6, 1997, between the Company and
Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, National Association.
21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant (2)
23 Consent of Independent Certified Public Accountants (2)
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the three months ended March 31, 2002.
(c) Exhibits
Reference is made to Item 14(a) 3.
(1) Incorporated herein by reference to the Company's Form S-1 Registration
Statement (File Number 33-34984).
(2) Filed with this Form 10-K.
(3) Incorporated herein by reference to the Company's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1997.
(4) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1 to the Company's Registration on
Form 8-A filed with the SEC on September 20, 2001.
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, on the 27th day of June,
2002.
ARCTIC CAT INC.
/s/Christopher A. Twomey
----------------------------------
Christopher A. Twomey
President, Chief Executive Officer
and Director
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 date indicated.
Signature Date
- ---------------- ------------
/s/William G. Ness June 27, 2002
- ------------------------ ---------------
William G. Ness
Chairman of the Board and Director
/s/Christopher A. Twomey June 27, 2002
- ------------------------ ---------------
Christopher A. Twomey
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Principle Executive Officer)
/s/Timothy C. Delmore June 27, 2002
- ------------------------ ---------------
Timothy C. Delmore
Chief Financial Officer
(Principle Financial and Accounting Officer)
/s/Robert J. Dondelinger June 27, 2002
- ------------------------ ---------------
Robert J. Dondelinger, Director
/s/William I. Hagen June 27, 2002
- ------------------------ ---------------
William I. Hagen, Director
/s/John C. Heinmiller June 27, 2002
- ------------------------ ---------------
John C. Heinmiller, Director
/s/Gregg A. Ostrander June 27, 2002
- ------------------------ ---------------
Gregg A. Ostrander, Director
/s/Kenneth J. Roering June 27, 2002
- ------------------------ ---------------
Kenneth J. Roering, Director
/s/Katsumi Takata June 27, 2002
- ------------------------ ---------------
Katsumi Takata, Director
Arctic Cat Inc.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
March 31,
ASSETS 2002 2001
CURRENT ASSETS ------------ ------------
Cash and equivalents $ 43,466,000 $ 42,881,000
Short-term investments 58,574,000 56,947,000
Accounts receivable, less allowances 23,819,000 24,897,000
Inventories 61,552,000 60,939,000
Prepaid expenses 3,395,000 2,401,000
Income taxes receivable 3,937,000 -
Deferred income taxes 16,644,000 18,045,000
------------ ------------
Total current assets 211,387,000 206,110,000
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - AT COST
Machinery, equipment and tooling 101,296,000 86,799,000
Land, buildings and improvements 19,257,000 18,319,000
------------ ------------
120,553,000 105,118,000
Less accumulated depreciation 63,345,000 55,570,000
------------ ------------
57,208,000 49,548,000
------------ ------------
$268,595,000 $255,658,000
------------ ------------
------------ ------------
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable $ 27,788,000 $ 29,309,000
Accrued expenses 49,814,000 49,585,000
------------ ------------
Total current liabilities 77,602,000 78,894,000
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 9,355,000 6,322,000
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - -
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock, par value $1.00; 2,050,000
shares authorized; none issued - -
Preferred stock - Series A Junior
Participating, par value $1.00; 450,000
shares authorized; none issued - -
Common stock, par value $.01; 37,440,000
shares authorized; shares issued and
outstanding, 15,694,316 in 2002;
16,228,412 in 2001 157,000 162,000
Class B common stock, par value $.01;
7,560,000 shares authorized, issued,
and outstanding 76,000 76,000
Accumulated other comprehensive income
(loss) (122,000) 320,000
Retained earnings 181,527,000 169,884,000
------------ ------------
181,638,000 170,442,000
------------ ------------
$268,595,000 $255,658,000
------------ ------------
------------ ------------
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
Arctic Cat Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
Years ended March 31,
2002 2001 2000
------------ ------------ ------------
Net sales $556,079,000 $502,449,000 $461,460,000
Cost of goods sold 433,297,000 398,019,000 373,367,000
Watercraft inventory writedown - - 2,835,000
------------ ------------ ------------
Gross profit 122,782,000 104,430,000 85,258,000
Selling, general and
administrative expenses 83,228,000 68,712,000 69,884,000
Watercraft exit costs - - 6,186,000
Watercraft asset impairment - - 3,480,000
------------ ------------ ------------
Operating profit 39,554,000 35,718,000 5,708,000
Other income
Interest income 2,543,000 4,563,000 4,591,000
------------ ------------ ------------
EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME
TAXES 42,097,000 40,281,000 10,299,000
Income tax expense 13,471,000 13,293,000 2,678,000
------------ ------------ ------------
NET EARNINGS $ 28,626,000 $ 26,988,000 $ 7,621,000
------------ ------------ ------------
------------ ------------ ------------
NET EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic $1.21 $1.11 $0.30
Diluted $1.20 $1.10 $0.30
------------ ------------ ------------
------------ ------------ ------------
Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic 23,587,000 24,231,000 25,535,000
Diluted 23,925,000 24,457,000 25,586,000
------------ ------------ ------------
------------ ------------ ------------
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
Arctic Cat Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Years Ended March 31,
Accumulated
Class B Additional Other
Common Stock Common Stock Paid-in Comprhensive Retained
Shares Amount Shares Amount Capital Income Earnings Total
________ ______ ______ ______ _______ ________ _____ ______ ________
Balances at April 1, 1999
18,828,775 $188,000 7,560,000 $76,000 $ - $ - $175,215,000
$175,479,000
Repurchase of common stock
(1,500,800) (15,000) - - - - (14,396,000)
(14,411,000)
Net earnings - - - - - - 7,621,000
7,621,000
Dividends ($0.24 per share)
- - - - - - (6,131,000)
(6,131,000)
________________________________________________________________________
Balances at March 31, 2000
17,327,975 173,000 7,560,000 76,000 - - 162,309,000
162,558,000
Exercise of stock options
290,859 3,000 - - 2,984,000 - -
2,987,000
Tax benefits from stock option exercises
- - - - 95,000 - -
95,000
Repurchase of common stock
(1,390,422) (14,000) - - (3,079,000) - (13,598,000)
(16,691,000)
Net earnings - - - - - - 26,988,000
26,988,000
Unrealized gain on securities available-
for-sale, net of tax
- - - - - 320,000 -
320,000
Total other comprehensive income
- - - - - - -
27,308,000
Dividends ($0.24 per share)
- - - - - - (5,815,000)
(5,815,000)
_______________________________________________________________________
Balances at March 31, 2001
16,228,412 $162,000 7,560,000 $76,000 - $320,000 $169,884,000
$170,442,000
Exercise of stock options
801,869 8,000 - - 5,986,000 - 1,936,000
7,930,000
Tax benefits from stock option exercises
- - - - 1,256,000 - -
1,256,000
Repurchase of common stock
(1,335,965) (13,000) - - (7,242,000) - (13,252,000)
(20,507,000)
Net earnings - - - - - - 28,626,000
28,626,000
Unrealized loss on securities available-
for-sale, net of tax
- - - - - (49,000) -
(49,000)
Effect of adoption of SFAS No. 133
- - - - - (741,000) -
(741,000)
Unrealized gain on derivative instruments,
net of tax
- - - - - 348,000 -
348,000
Total other comprehensive income
- - - - - - -
28,184,000
Dividends ($0.24 per share)
- - - - - - (5,667,000)
(5,667,000)
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Balances at March 31, 2002
15,694,316 $157,000 7,560,000 $76,000 -($122,000) $181,527,000
$181,638,000
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
Arctic Cat Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Years ended March 31,
2002 2001 2000
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Cash flows from operating activities
Net earnings $ 28,626,000 $ 26,988,000 $ 7,621,000
Adjustments to reconcile net
earnings to net cash provided
by operating activities
Depreciation 14,571,000 9,985,000 10,569,000
Deferred income taxes 4,694,000 1,164,000 (5,301,000)
Tax benefit from stock option
exercises 1,256,000 95,000 -
Watercraft inventory writedown,
exit costs and asset impairment - - 21,462,000
Changes in operating assets and
liabilities, net of effect of
watercraft charges
Trading securities (2,845,000) (8,855,000) (5,009,000)
Accounts receivable 1,078,000 (6,549,000) 4,915,000
Inventories (1,237,000) 730,000 1,689,000
Prepaid expenses (1,536,000) 479,000 (305,000)
Accounts payable (1,521,000) 1,991,000 3,303,000
Accrued expenses 229,000 (192,000) 3,207,000
Income taxes (3,395,000) (982,000) (2,330,000)
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Net cash provided by
operating activities 39,920,000 24,854,000 39,821,000
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property and
equipment (22,231,000) (23,147,000) (11,219,000)
Sale and maturity of available-for-
sale securities 1,140,000 665,000 555,000
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Net cash used in
investing activities (21,091,000) (22,482,000) (10,664,000)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of common
stock 6,514,000 2,184,000 -
Repurchase of common stock (19,091,000) (15,888,000) (14,411,000)
Dividends paid (5,667,000) (5,815,000) (6,131,000)
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Net cash used in
financing activities(18,244,000) (19,519,000) (20,542,000)
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and
equivalents 585,000 (17,147,000) 8,615,000
Cash and equivalents at beginning
of year 42,881,000 60,028,000 51,413,000
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Cash and equivalents at end of
year $ 43,466,000 $ 42,881,000 $ 60,028,000
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Supplemental disclosure of cash payments
for income taxes $ 10,787,000 $ 14,686,000 $ 11,168,000
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Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities
As of March 31, 2002 and 2001, the unrealized gain on securities available
-for-sale, net of tax was $271,000 and $320,000.
As of March 31, 2002, the unrealized loss on derivative instruments, net of
tax was $393,000.
During 2002 and 2001, mature common shares with a fair market value of
$1,416,000 and $803,000 were exchanged in settlement for the exercise of
certain stock options.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
Arctic Cat Inc.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000
NOTE A - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Arctic Cat Inc. (the "Company") operates in a single industry segment and
designs, engineers, manufactures and markets snowmobiles and all-terrain
vehicles (ATVs) under the Arctic Cat brand name, and related parts, garments
and accessories principally through its facilities in Thief River Falls,
Minnesota. The Company's products are sold through a network of independent
dealers and distributors located throughout the United States, Canada,
Scandinavia and other international markets.
Use of Estimates
Preparation of the Company's consolidated financial statements in conformity
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America
requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported
amounts of assets and liabilities, related revenues and expenses and disclosure
about contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements. Actual results could differ from the estimates used by management.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Arctic Cat Inc.
and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and
transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Cash and Equivalents
The Company considers highly liquid temporary investments with an original
maturity of three months or less or with put options exercisable in three
months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash and equivalents consist primarily
of commercial paper and put bonds. The Company's cash management policy
provides for bank disbursement accounts to be reimbursed on a daily basis.
Checks issued but not presented to the banks for payment are included in cash
and equivalents as a reduction of other cash balances.
Fair Values of Financial Instruments
Except where noted, the carrying value of current financial assets and
liabilities approximates their fair value, due to their short-term nature.
Short-Term Investments
Short-term investments are reported at fair value and include trading
securities, with unrealized gains and losses included in net earnings, and
available-for-sale securities, with unrealized gains and losses reported as a
separate component of shareholders' equity. The Company utilizes the specific
identification method in accounting for its short-term investments.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined
using the first-in, first-out method.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
The Company enters into forward exchange contracts to hedge the variability in
foreign exchange rates related to purchase commitments denominated in Japanese
yen for ATV engines. The Japanese yen contracts are designated as, and meet
the criteria for, cash flow hedges. The Company does not enter into forward
contracts for the purpose of trading. Gains and loss on forward contracts are
recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, and
subsequently reclassified into cost of goods sold upon the sale of ATV units.
During the year ended March 31, 2002, $1,712,000 was reclassified from
accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into cost of goods sold. The
Company estimates amounts recorded within accumulated other comprehensive
income (loss) will be reclassified into cost of goods sold within the next 12
months.
As of March 31, 2002, the Company had open Japanese yen forward exchange
contracts, maturing through September 2002, with notional amounts totaling
$30,998,000 and a fair value liability of $624,000, which is included as a
component of inventory.
Property and Equipment
Depreciation is provided in amounts sufficient to relate the cost of
depreciable assets to operations over their estimated service lives, using the
units of production method for tooling and the straight-line method for all
other property and equipment. Tooling is amortized over the life of the
product, generally three years. Estimated services lives range from 15 - 20
years for buildings and improvements and 5 - 7 years for machinery and
equipment. Accelerated and straight-line methods are used for income tax
reporting.
Product Warranties
The Company provides for estimated warranty costs at the time of sale and
accrues for specific items after the sale when their existence is known and the
amounts are determinable. During fiscal 2000, the Company recognized an
increase of approximately $3,100,000 to its accrual for estimates of warranty
costs.
Insurance
The Company is self-insured for employee medical, workers' compensation, and
product liability claims. Specific stop loss coverages are provided for
catastrophic claims. Losses and claims are charged to operations when it is
probable a loss has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue and provides for estimated marketing and sales
incentive costs when products are shipped to dealers.
Marketing and Sales Incentive Costs
At the time product revenue is recognized the Company provides for various
marketing and sales incentive costs which are offered to its dealers and
product consumers. Examples of these costs, which are recognized as a
reduction of revenue when the products are sold, include: dealer and consumer
rebates, dealer floor plan financing assistance, sales associate incentives and
other incentive and promotion programs. Generally, the Company records costs
related to these marketing programs at the later of when the revenue is
recognized or when the sales incentive or marketing program is announced for
products previously shipped. Sales incentives that involve a free product or
service delivered to the consumer are recorded as a component of cost of goods
sales. The Company estimates the costs of these various incentive and
marketing programs at the time of sale based on historical experience with
similar programs for each product line. (See Note A - Accounting Policy and
Disclosure Changes).
Research and Development
Research and development costs are expensed as incurred and are reported as a
component of selling, general and administrative expenses. Research and
development expense was $15,244,000, $10,449,000 and $9,872,000 during 2002,
2001 and 2000.
Advertising
The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred, except for cooperative
advertising obligations arising related to the sale of the Company's products
to its dealers. The estimated cost of cooperative advertising, which the
dealer is required to support, is recorded as marketing expense at the time the
product is sold. Total advertising expense, including cooperative advertising,
was $20,172,000, $16,896,000 and $10,449,000 in 2002, 2001 and 2000.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company utilizes the intrinsic value method of accounting for its employee
stock-based compensation plans. Pro forma information related to the fair
value based method of accounting is contained in Note K.
Net Earnings Per Share
The Company's diluted weighted average shares outstanding include common shares
and common share equivalents relating to stock options, when dilutive. Options
to purchase 512,848, 438,583 and 1,206,084 shares of common stock with weighted
average exercise prices of $16.80, $13.44 and $11.47 were outstanding during
2002, 2001 and 2000, but were excluded from the computation of common share
equivalents because they were anti-dilutive.
Foreign Currency Translation
The Company's sales and marketing activities with Canadian dealers are
denominated in Canadian currency with the U.S. dollar serving as the functional
currency. Assets and liabilities denominated in Canadian currency are
translated using the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date.
Revenues and expenses are translated at the average foreign exchange rate in
effect for the period. Exchange gains and losses are reflected in the results
of operations.
Accounting Policy and Disclosure Changes
Sales Incentives and Marketing Promotions - The Company adopted Emerging Issues
Task Force Issues 00-14 (EITF 00-14), "Accounting for Certain Sales
Incentives," and 01-9 (EITF 01-9), "Accounting for Consideration Given by a
Vendor to a Customer (Including a Reseller of the Vendor's Product," in January
2002. EITF 00-14 and 01-9 require that cash sale incentives and various forms
of consideration from a vendor to a retailer or reseller be classified as a
reduction of sales. Sales incentives that involve a free product or service
delivered at the time of sale be classified as a cost of sale. The Company
records a reduction of revenue for such expenses based on the estimated amount
and type of sales incentives offered to its customers when the related revenue
is recognized or upon communication of the cash incentive program.
Historically, the Company had presented marketing and sales incentive programs
as marketing expense. As a result, the adoption of EITF 00-14 and 01-9
required the Company to reclassify $27,436,000, $28,199,000 and $33,415,000 as
a reduction in sales from marketing expense included in selling, general and
administrative expense. The Company reclassified $1,329,000, $3,791,000 and
$1,880,000 to cost of goods sold from marketing expense for sales incentives
that involved a free product or service. The adoption of these EITF issues did
not change previously reported operating profit.
Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities - The Company
adopted SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities," and No. 138, "Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments and
Certain Hedging Activities," on April 1, 2001. These standards require
entities to recognize derivatives in their financial statements as either
assets or liabilities measured at fair value. The accounting for changes in
the fair value of a derivative is recognized into earnings unless certain
criteria are met. These Standards also require formal documentation,
designation and effectiveness assessment of transactions receiving hedge
accounting. At April 1, 2001, the Company had open Japanese yen forward
exchange contracts with notional amounts totaling $21,495,000 maturing through
June 2001. Under the new standard the Company recorded a liability of
$1,176,000 for the open Japanese yen forward contracts, accumulated other
comprehensive income, net of tax, of $741,000, and current deferred tax assets
of $435,000.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In July 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued two new
pronouncements: "Business Combinations" and "Goodwill and Intangible Assets."
These pronouncements, among other things, eliminate the pooling-of-interest
method of accounting for business combinations and require that the purchase
method be used. In addition, they eliminate the amortization of goodwill
arising from purchase business combinations but require annual tests for
impairment. The implementation of these statements in April 2002 should not
have a material effect on the Company as it has no goodwill or intangible
assets on its balance sheet.
The FASB issued SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of
Long-lived Assets." SFAS No. 144 clarifies the accounting impairment of long-
lived assets. This statement is effective for the Company beginning April 1,
2002 and is not expected to have a material effect.
NOTE B - SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
Short-term investments consist primarily of a diversified portfolio of
municipal bonds and money market funds and are classified as follows at March
31:
2002 2001
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Trading securities $48,096,000 $45,251,000
Available-for-sale debt securities 10,478,000 11,696,000
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$58,574,000 $56,947,000
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Trading securities consists of $32,451,000 and $25,549,000 invested in four
money market funds at March 31, 2002 and 2001, while the remainder of trading
securities and available-for-sale securities consists primarily of A rated or
higher municipal bond investments. The amortized cost and fair value of debt
securities classified as available-for-sale was $10,048,000 and $10,478,000,
at March 31, 2002. The unrealized gain on available-for-sale debt securities
is reported, net of tax, as a separate component of shareholders' equity. The
contractual maturities of available-for-sale debt securities at March 31, 2002,
are as follows: $1,809,000 within one year, $8,300,000 from one year through
five years, and $369,000 from five years through ten years.
NOTE C - INVENTORIES
Inventories consist of the following at March 31:
2002 2001
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Raw materials and sub-assemblies $14,630,000 $20,948,000
Finished goods 17,111,000 16,147,000
Parts, garments and accessories 29,811,000 23,844,000
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$61,552,000 $60,939,000
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NOTE D - ACCRUED EXPENSES
Accrued expenses consist of the following at March 31:
2002 2001
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Marketing $16,305,000 $17,292,000
Compensation 9,697,000 6,139,000
Warranties 12,937,000 11,922,000
Insurance 3,062,000 3,810,000
Watercraft exit costs 7,509,000 7,958,000
Other 304,000 2,464,000
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$49,814,000 $49,585,000
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NOTE E - DISCONTINUED PERSONAL WATERCRAFT BUSINESS AND RELATED COSTS
On October 7, 1999, the Company announced that it was exiting the personal
watercraft (PWC) business effective September 30, 1999 and recorded a charge
of $21,462,000. The charge included $8,961,000 for consumer incentives to aid
Company dealers in the disposition of their current inventory. This amount
has now been reclassified as a reduction of net sales for presentation purposes
at March 31, 2002 to comply with the new accounting standards described in Note
A. Additionally, the Company analyzed all long-lived PWC assets in connection
with this exit that indicated an impaired carrying value. The Company was able
to utilize a portion of these assets in other production areas. All long-lived
assets with no alternative use, totaling $3,480,000, were taken out of service
and written off. Costs to dispose as well as any gain on sale of long-lived
assets were not significant. The Company also analyzed inventories and
recorded a charge of $2,835,000 to reduce the current carrying value to a net
realizable value. The Company did not produce additional PWC units beyond the
completed production of the 1999 model. Therefore, the Company identified and
wrote off inventories of $2,451,000 that were not used beyond September 30,
1999. The Company also accrued $3,735,000 relating to other matters. The
majority of the Company's PWC exit plan has concluded while other aspects of
the plan will extend beyond calendar 2002.
The Company had no significant sales of the PWC product line in the years ended
March 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000.
As of March 31, 2002, cumulative charges related to accrued consumer incentives
and other accrued exit costs were $4,306,000 and $1,511,000. The remaining
accrued expenses, included within the balance sheet caption accrued expenses,
for these items at March 31, 2002 were $4,655,000 and $2,854,000. There were
no adjustments to the initial recorded accrual in conjunction with the PWC exit
plan for the period ending March 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000.
NOTE F - FINANCING
The Company has a $60,000,000 unsecured bank credit agreement for documentary
and stand-by letters of credit and for working capital purposes. Total working
capital borrowings under the credit agreement are limited to $45,000,000 during
the last six months of the fiscal year. The credit agreement is due on demand
and expires July 29, 2002, however, management believes they will be able to
renew the existing line of credit under materially similar terms. Interest on
the working capital borrowings is payable monthly at alternative interest
rates, at the Company's election. The credit agreement contains certain
covenants. At March 31, 2002, there were $24,436,000 of issued letters of
credit outstanding and no working capital borrowings outstanding. Of the
issued letters of credit outstanding, $20,862,000 were issued to Suzuki Motor
Corporation (Suzuki) for engine purchases (see Note H). Outstanding letters of
credit will be repaid over the following six months in accordance with the
credit agreement and any such renewal.
NOTE G - RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN
The Company's 401(k) retirement savings plan covers substantially all eligible
employees. Employees may contribute up to 20% of their compensation with the
Company matching 100% of the employee contributions, up to a maximum of 3% of
the employee's compensation. The Company can elect to make additional
contributions at its discretion. Total Company matching contributions were
$1,230,000, $1,099,000 and $1,066,000 in 2002, 2001 and 2000. There were no
discretionary contributions made during 2002, 2001 and 2000.
NOTE H - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company purchases engines and related parts from Suzuki (see Note K) in
Japan. Such purchases totaled $124,438,000, $124,910,000 and $120,505,000 in
2002, 2001 and 2000. The purchase price of the engines and related parts is
determined annually. The Company has an agreement with Suzuki for snowmobile
engine purchases to share the impact of fluctuations in the exchange rate
between the U.S. dollar and the Japanese yen above and below a fixed range
contained in the agreement. This agreement renews annually.
The Company is dependent on Suzuki for the near term supply of its engines and
related parts. An interruption of this supply could have a material adverse
effect on the Company's operations.
Certain raw materials and freight services are purchased from vendors in which
certain of the Company's directors are officers or significant shareholders.
In 2002, 2001 and 2000, these transactions aggregated $4,315,000, $7,544,000
and $7,612,000. No related party freight services were purchased in 2002.
NOTE I - INCOME TAXES
Income tax expense consists of the following for the years ended March 31:
2002 2001 2000
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Current
Federal $ 8,159,000 $ 10,285,000 $ 6,923,000
State 973,000 1,656,000 1,056,000
Deferred 4,339,000 1,352,000 (5,301,000)
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$ 13,471,000 $ 13,293,000 $ 2,678,000
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The following is a reconciliation of the Federal statutory income tax rate to
the effective tax rate for the years ended March 31:
2002 2001 2000
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Statutory income tax rate 35.0% 35.0% 35.0%
State taxes 1.1 2.1 4.0
Tax exempt interest (0.8) (1.4) (5.1)
Foreign sales corporation (1.6) (1.7) (6.7)
Other (1.7) (1.0) (1.2)
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32.0% 33.0% 26.0%
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The effective rate decrease for the year ended March 31, 2000 is due to the
effect of decreased earnings subject to tax and implementation of income tax
reduction strategies.
The cumulative temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and
liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes are
as follows at March 31:
2002 2001
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Short-term deferred income taxes
Accrued expenses $11,697,000 $11,969,000
PWC exit costs 2,778,000 2,944,000
Inventory capitalization and writedowns 1,768,000 2,459,000
Other 401,000 673,000
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Net short-term deferred tax asset $16,644,000 $18,045,000
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Long-term deferred income taxes
Property and equipment $ 5,443,000 $ 2,134,000
Other 3,912,000 4,188,000
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Net long-term deferred tax
liability $ 9,355,000 $ 6,322,000
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NOTE J - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Dealer Financing
Finance companies provide certain of the Company's dealers and distributors
with floor plan financing. The Company has agreements with these finance
companies to repurchase certain repossessed products sold to its dealers. At
March 31, 2002, the Company was contingently liable under these agreements for
a maximum repurchase amount of approximately $11,157,000. The Company has also
guaranteed approximately 50% of the amounts financed by its dealers and
distributors with one of the finance companies. At March 31, 2002, the
Company's maximum exposure under this guarantee was $73,176,000. Losses
incurred under these agreements during the periods presented have not been
significant.
Litigation
The Company is subject to legal proceedings and claims which arise in the
ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the ultimate
outcome of these matters will not be material to the Company's consolidated
financial position, results of operations or cash flows. During fiscal 2000,
the Company recognized an increase of approximately $1,600,000 to its accrual
for estimates of litigation costs.
NOTE K - SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Stock Option Plans
The Company has stock option plans that provide for incentive and non-qualified
stock options to be granted to directors, officers and other key employees.
The stock options granted generally have a five to ten year life, vest over a
period of one to three years, and have an exercise price equal to the fair
market value of the stock on the date of grant. At March 31, 2002, the Company
had 71,942 shares of common stock available for grant under the plans.
Transactions under the plans during each of the three years in the period ended
March 31, 2002 are summarized as follows:
Number of Weighted
shares under average
option exercise price
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Outstanding at April 1, 1999 1,764,040 $10.80
Granted 320,000 9.38
Canceled (87,848) 14.35
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Outstanding at March 31, 2000 1,996,192 10.42
Granted 282,000 12.06
Exercised (290,859) 10.27
Canceled (78,721) 11.75
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Outstanding at March 31, 2001 1,908,612 10.60
Granted 282,500 15.21
Exercised (801,869) 9.89
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Outstanding at March 31, 2002 1,389,243 $11.87
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Options exercisable at March 31 are as follows:
Number of Weighted
shares under average
option exercise price
----------- --------------
2000 1,425,526 $10.78
2001 1,403,112 $10.59
2002 937,906 $11.26
The following tables summarize information concerning currently outstanding
and exercisable stock options at March 31, 2002:
Options Outstanding Weighted Weighted
Average Average
Range of Number Remaining Exercise
Exercise Prices Outstanding Contractual Life Price
- --------------- ----------- ---------------- --------
$ 6.11 - $ 9.13 25,721 1.1 years $ 7.04
9.38 - 13.33 983,157 5.8 years 10.51
14.20 - 19.75 380,365 7.0 years 15.71
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1,389,243 $11.87
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Options Exercisable Weighted
Average
Range of Number Exercise
Exercise Prices Exercisable Price
- --------------- ----------- --------
$ 6.11 - $ 9.13 25,721 $ 7.04
9.38 - 13.33 758,320 10.34
14.20 - 19.75 153,865 16.46
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937,906 $11.26
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The Company's pro forma net earnings and basic and diluted net earnings per
share would have been as follows had the fair value method been used for
valuing stock options granted to employees:
2002 2001 2000
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Pro forma net earnings $27,559,000 $26,108,000 $6,667,000
Pro forma net earnings per share
Basic $1.17 $1.08 $0.26
Diluted $1.15 $1.07 $0.26
The fair value of each stock option award was estimated on the date grant using
the binomial options pricing model. The following assumptions were used to
estimate the fair value of options:
2002 2001 2000
Assumptions: ---- ---- ----
Dividend yield 1.5% 2.0% 2.0%
Average term 7.8 years 6.7 years 8 years
Volatility 37% 35% 35%
Risk-free rate of return 5.0% 6.2% 6.2%
The weighted average fair value of options granted are as follows:
2002 2001 2000
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Fair value of options granted $6.46 $4.58 $3.75
Class B Common Stock
Suzuki owns all outstanding shares of the Company's Class B common stock. At
the option of Suzuki, the Class B common stock is convertible into an equal
number of shares of the Company's common stock. The Class B shareholder is
entitled to elect one member of the Company's Board of Directors but cannot
vote for the election of other directors of the Company. The Class B
shareholder can vote on all other matters submitted to the common
shareholders. The Class B common stock participates equally with the common
stock in all dividends and other distributions duly declared by the Company's
Board of Directors. The Class B common shares are converted into an equal
number of shares of common stock if: Suzuki owns less than 15% of the aggregate
number of outstanding common and Class B common shares; the Company becomes a
non-surviving party due to a merger or recapitalization; the Company sells
substantially all of its assets; or Suzuki transfers its Class B common stock
to any person.
In addition, the Company has a Stock Purchase Agreement with Suzuki that
prohibits the purchase of additional shares of the Company's common stock
unless, following such purchase, Suzuki's ownership is less than or equal to
32% of the aggregate outstanding shares of common and Class B common stock.
The Company has the first right of refusal to purchase any shares Suzuki
intends to sell. Suzuki has agreed not to compete in the manufacture of
snowmobiles or related parts so long as it supplies engines to the Company or
owns at least 10% of the aggregate common and Class B common shares
outstanding.
Preferred Stock
The Company's Board of Directors is authorized to issue 2,050,000 shares of
$1.00 par value preferred stock in one or more series. The board can determine
voting, conversion, dividend and redemption rights and other preferences of
each series. No shares have been issued.
Shareholders' Rights Plan
In connection with the adoption of a Shareholders' Rights Plan, the Company
created a Series B Junior Participating preferred stock. Under terms of the
Company's Shareholder Rights Plan, upon the occurrence of certain events,
registered holders of common stock and Class B common stock are entitled to
purchase one-hundredth of a share of Series B Junior Participating preferred
stock at a stated price, or to purchase either the Company's common shares or
common shares of an acquiring entity at half their market value. The Rights
related to this plan expire September 17, 2011.
Share Repurchase Authorization
The Company invested $9,705,000, $15,733,000 and $14,411,000 during 2002, 2001
and 2000 to repurchase and cancel 674,500, 1,313,500 and 1,500,800 shares,
pursuant to Board of Directors' authorizations. At March 31, 2002,
authorization to repurchase $19,121,000 or approximately 949,000 shares remain
outstanding. Cumulative shares repurchased through March 31, 2002 under all
current and past authorizations totaled 7,035,314 shares for a total of
$73,265,000.
NOTE L - EXPORT SALES
Sales to foreign customers, located primarily in Canada, amounted to
$100,694,000, $93,307,000 and $97,968,000 in 2002, 2001 and 2000.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
Board of Directors
Arctic Cat Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Arctic Cat Inc.
and subsidiaries as of March 31, 2002 and 2001, and the related consolidated
statements of earnings, shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the
three years in the period ended March 31, 2002. These financial statements are
the responsibility of the company's management. Our responsibility is to
express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we
plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Arctic Cat Inc.
and subsidiaries as of March 31, 2002 and 2001, and the consolidated results of
their operations and their consolidated cash flows for each of the three years
in the period ended March 31, 2002, in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America.
/s/ Grant Thornton LLP
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
May 10, 2002
EXHIBIT NUMBER
21 Subsidiaries of Registrant
23 Consent of Independent Certified Public Accountants