Thor Industries, Inc. · NYSE:THO

Thor Industries — Investor Presentation (December 2014)

34 slides from Thor Industries's investor presentation, Dec 1, 2014

  1. Slide 1: www.thorindustries.com

    www.thorindustries.com

  2. Slide 2: Forward Looking Statements

    Forward Looking Statements  This presentation includes certain statements that are “forward looking” statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1

  3. Slide 3: Who is THOR

    Who is THOR  Founded in 1980 by Wade Thompson & Peter Orthwein with the acquisition of Airstream, Inc.  The sole owner of operating subsidiaries that, combined, represent one of the world’s largest manufacturers of recreational vehicles • #1 in overall RV 35.2% of market* • #2 in Travel Trailers 3

  4. Slide 4: THOR's Product Range

    THOR’s Product Range Towable RV Segment Products Travel Trailers FY2014 Sales* Fifth Wheels Specialty Trailers Motorized RV's $804 23% Towable Motorized RV Segment Products RV's $2,722 Class A 77% Class B & C *Fiscal year ended July 31, 2014, sales, continuing operations ($ in millions) 4

  5. Slide 5: THOR RV Group

    THOR RV Group ar Buon» & ® COACH O *» CROSSROADS’ £ Dutchmen RECREATIONAL VEHICLES = RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

  6. Slide 6: THOR's Strategic Vision

    THOR’s Strategic Vision  At Thor we strive to provide RV consumers with superior products and services through innovative solutions which enhance the enjoyment of the RV lifestyle.  Our decentralized operating structure and independent operating subsidiaries foster an entrepreneurial spirit and an

  7. Slide 7: Why Invest in THOR

    Why Invest in THOR  Disciplined, Profitable Growth • Profitable every year since 1980 – 34 years without an annual loss, even during the recession of 2007-09. • All time record $3.5 billion sales from continuing operations in FY2014, up 9% from $3.2 billion sales in FY2013, which was up 23% from FY

  8. Slide 8: What Makes THOR Different

    What Makes THOR Different  Proven business model: • Entrepreneurial and decentralized • No ivory tower: approximately 9,400 employees, only 42 in corporate staff* • Decision-making driven by the needs of the customer • Big, but nimble – highly responsive to changes in demand • Best management team

  9. Slide 9: Corporate Integrity

    Corporate Integrity  No golden parachutes  No ‘pro forma’ earnings. We report net income, not adjusted earnings to cover up performance  Consistent focus on shareholder value  Simple compensation philosophy: • Mainly cash compensation, without a cap, based on pre-tax income – a true pay for perf

  10. Slide 10: THOR's Competitive Advantages

    THOR’s Competitive Advantages  Focus on assembly - not heavy manufacturing • Limited vertical integration – only where it makes sense • Flexibility – performance in any market condition • Low overhead costs • High return on assets employed  Strong market share in the primary RV categories – Travel

  11. Slide 11: RV Industry Conditions

    RV Industry Conditions  Market is competitive and very entrepreneurial  Top three RV competitors account for 82.5% of industry retail sales*  Thor’s strength is a resource – since the recession, consumers, dealers and lenders seek to do business with the strongest players in the market  Industry

  12. Slide 12: The RV Consumer

    The RV Consumer  A recent review of trends by Kampgrounds of America (KOA) revealed some interesting trends among RV consumers.  There are approximately 39.5 million active campers in North America, but only 9.1 million, or 23% of them, are RV campers. The remaining campers primarily use tents or

  13. Slide 13: RV Market Wholesale Trends: Units (000's)

    13 1974 295.8 1975 339.6 1976 441.1 1977 413.9 1978 389.9 1979 199.2 1980 106.9 1981 133.6 1982 140.6 RVIA estimate as of Fall 2014 1983 196.6 1984 215.7 1985 186.9 1986 189.9 1987 211.7 1988 215.8 1989 187.9 1990 173.1 1991 163.1 1992 203.4 1993 227.8 1994 259.5 1995 247.2 1996 247.5 Historical Dat

  14. Slide 14: RV Market Motorized Wholesale Trends: Units

    14 1974 68.9 1975 96.6 1976 156.1 1977 160.2 1978 157.2 1979 64.1 (000’s) 1980 28.5 1981 35.4 RVIA estimate as of Fall 2014 1982 41.2 1983 69.5 1984 82.0 1985 68.7 1986 67.7 1987 73.7 1988 72.8 1989 61.1 1990 52.3 1991 41.9 1992 46.9 1993 51.3 1994 58.2 1995 52.8 1996 55.3 Historical Data: Recreatio

  15. Slide 15: RV Market Towable Wholesale Trends: Units

    15 1974 226.9 1975 243.0 1976 285.0 1977 253.7 1978 232.7 1979 135.1 (000’s) 1980 78.4 1981 98.1 RVIA estimate as of Fall 2014 1982 99.4 1983 127.1 1984 133.7 1985 118.1 1986 122.1 1987 137.9 1988 142.9 1989 126.7 1990 120.8 1991 121.1 1992 156.5 1993 176.5 1994 201.3 1995 194.3 1996 192.2 Historica

  16. Slide 16: RV: State of Balance

    RV: State of Balance  Dealers  Consumers • Continued optimism • Better access to retail credit • Right-sized towable inventory • Historically low interest rates • Appropriate motorized inventory • Great demographic trends • Access to wholesale credit • Renewed focus on family • Financial health va

  17. Slide 17: THOR RV Dealer Inventory

    THOR RV Dealer Inventory  Total Dealer inventory remains appropriate for current conditions, in both the towable and motorized segments.  Dealer inventory at October 31, 2014 was up 16.3% compared with October 31, 2013, supportive of current industry retail trends and sales growth through fiscal 2

  18. Slide 18: The RV Market Ahead

    The RV Market Ahead  Retail demand has driven rebound in towables, rebound in motorized continuing  Wholesale units typically outpace retail in the early part of the calendar year, historically has become more balanced as we reach the peak retail selling season Calendar Year 2011 2012 2013 2014 YT

  19. Slide 19: Acquisition of K-Z, Inc.

    Acquisition of K-Z, Inc.  On May 1, 2014 Thor acquired RV manufacturer K-Z, Inc., based in Shipshewana, Indiana, for $55.3 million in cash, after post-closing adjustments.  K-Z generated sales of nearly $150 million in calendar 2013, and we expect the acquisition to be accretive to earnings. Appro

  20. Slide 20: Acquisition of Bison Coach

    Acquisition of Bison Coach  On October 31, 2013 Thor acquired the net assets of specialty trailer manufacturer Bison Coach based in Milford, Indiana for $16.9 million in cash, after post-closing adjustments, which were finalized in the third quarter of fiscal 2014.  Bison’s products include an inn

  21. Slide 21: Three-Year Strategic Plan Update

    Three-Year Strategic Plan Update In mid-fiscal 2013, Thor’s management team developed a three-year Strategic Plan focused on growth and operational improvement. The rolling three-year plan has been updated to cover the FY15-FY17 periods. Thor’s Strategic Goals:  RETURNS: Strive to be unceasingly at

  22. Slide 22: Three-Year Strategic Plan Update

    Three-Year Strategic Plan Update Key Milestones to achieving the plan:  Mid-single-digit top line growth through FY17 driven by organic growth, strategic expansion of production and capacity, as well as opportunistic acquisitions  Dedication to maintaining strong relationships with our dealers to

  23. Slide 23: Comments on 1st Quarter 2015 Results

    Comments on 1st Quarter 2015 Results  Double-digit sales growth in both motorized and towable sales resulting in a 15% improvement in sales from continuing operations of $922.0 million in the first quarter.  Net income from continuing operations for the first quarter was $39.2 million, up 8% from

  24. Slide 24: THOR - Key Takeaways

    THOR - Key Takeaways  Profitable every year since our founding in 1980 – 34 years of profitability  Successfully weathered a severe downturn in 2007-09 while remaining profitable  Recent capital investments position Thor for growth and margin improvement over the long term  #1 overall RV market

  25. Slide 25: Appendix: Financial & Market Data

    Appendix: Financial & Market Data

  26. Slide 26: THOR's RV Competitive Advantage

    THOR’s RV Competitive Advantage U.S. and Canada Retail Registrations (units) YTD 9/30/14 Y/E 12/31/13 Y/E 12/31/12 Y/E 12/31/11 Total Share % Total Share % Total Share % Total Share % THOR* 95,942 35.2% 111,576 37.0% 99,170 37.7% 92,414 37.5% Forest River** 94,129 34.5% 99,822 33.1% 81,873 31.2% 74,

  27. Slide 27: Sales, continuing operations ($ millions)

    Sales, continuing operations ($ millions) Fiscal years ended July 31, Year-to-Date through October 31. $3,525 $3,242 $2,640 $2,340 $1,849 $1,115 $922 $800 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2014 YTD 2015 YTD 27

  28. Slide 28: Net Income, continuing operations ($ millions)

    Net Income, continuing operations ($ millions) Fiscal years ended July 31, Year-to-Date through October 31. $179.0 $151.7 $111.4 $91.2 $91.6 $36.4 $39.2 $2.5 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2014 YTD 2015 YTD 28

  29. Slide 29: Diluted EPS, Continuing Operations

    Diluted EPS, Continuing Operations Fiscal years ended July 31, Year-to-Date through October 31. $3.29 $2.86 $2.07 $1.72 $1.66 $0.68 $0.73 $0.04 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2014 YTD 2015 YTD 29

  30. Slide 30: Regular Quarterly Dividends

    Regular Quarterly Dividends, Fiscal years ended July 31, $0.27 $0.23 $0.18 $0.15 $0.10 $0.07 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 30 In addition to regular quarterly dividends, Thor paid special dividends of $0.50 per share in FY11, $1.50 in FY13 and $1.00 in FY14.

  31. Slide 31: 1st Quarter Financial Summary

    1st Quarter Financial Summary 2014 2013 % Change Net Sales by segment: Net Sales $922.0 $800.0 15.3% • Towables +12%, motorized +26% Gross Profit 117.7 105.2 11.9% % of Sales 12.8% 13.1% SG&A 58.0 48.3 20.0% Income before tax by segment: % of Sales 6.3% 6.0% • Towables 7.0%, down from 7.3% All Other

  32. Slide 32: Quarterly Thor RV Unit Shipments

    32 0 5,000 10,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 40,000 15,000 35,000 1Q2006 2Q2006 3Q2006 4Q2006 1Q2007 2Q2007 3Q2007 4Q2007 1Q2008 2Q2008 3Q2008 4Q2008 1Q2009 2Q2009 3Q2009 4Q2009 1Q2010 2Q2010 3Q2010 4Q2010 1Q2011 2Q2011 3Q2011 4Q2011 Quarterly Thor RV Unit Shipments 1Q2012 2Q2012 3Q2012 4Q2012 1Q2013 2Q20

  33. Slide 33: Thor RV Retail Market Share: Units

    Thor RV Retail Market Share: Units Towable Retail Share* Class A/C Retail Share* Class B Retail Share* 40.0% 39.5% 39.7% 38.7% 36.2% 36.7% 23.8% 23.3% 22.1% 21.0% 19.5% 20.0% 17.8% 16.1% 16.7% 14.4% 12.4% 6.7% 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD *Source: Statistical Surveys Inc., U.S. and Canada, 2014

  34. Slide 34: www.thorindustries.com

    www.thorindustries.com

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