Thor Industries, Inc. · NYSE:THO

Thor Industries — FY2014 Earnings Presentation

35 slides from Thor Industries's earnings presentation, Aug 4, 2014

  1. Slide 1: Thor Industries

  2. Slide 2: Forward Looking Statements

    Forward Looking Statements e This presentation includes certain statements that are “forward looking” statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). These forward looking

  3. Slide 3: Who is THOR

    Who is THOR e Founded in 1980 by Wade Thompson & Peter Orthwein with the acquisition of Airstream, Inc. e The sole owner of operating subsidiaries that, combined, represent one of the world’s largest manufacturers of recreational vehicles + #1in overall RV 35.5% of market” #2 in Travel Trailers 35.1

  4. Slide 4: THOR's Strategic Vision

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

  5. Slide 5: The RV Consumer

    The RV Consumer ® Arecent review of trends Py pembaretids of America (KOA) revealed some interesting trends among consumers. There are SL pronmatEly 39.5 million active campers in North America, but only 9.1 million, or 23% of them, are RV campers. The rest camp primarily in tents or cabins, making

  6. Slide 6: 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: $2,722 Class A 77% ClassB&C *Fiscal year ended July 31, 2014, preliminary sales, continuing operations ($ in millions) TH

  7. Slide 7: THOR RV Group

    THOR RV Group ar Bion» 2 ® coach Ay CROSSROADS’ £ Dutchmen RECREATIONAL VEHICLES Ee

  8. Slide 8: Why Invest in THOR

    Why Invest in THOR e Disciplined, Profitable Growth + Profitable every year since 1980. - All time record $3.5 billion preliminary sales FY2014, up 9% from FY2013 + $3.2 billion sales FY2013, up 23% from FY2012 + F¥2013 net income from continuing operations of $151.7 million, up 36% from FY2012 + FY

  9. Slide 9: What Makes THOR Different

    What Makes THOR Different e Proven business model: + Entrepreneurial and decentralized « No ivory tower: approximately 8,300 employees, only 40 in corporate staff* + Decision-making driven by the needs of the customer + Big, but nimble Best management team in the business, as proven by sustained per

  10. Slide 10: THOR's Competitive Advantages

    10 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 Traile

  11. Slide 11: Top three RV competitors account for 82.0% of units

    "1 Top three RV competitors account for 82.0% of in its* “Flight to quality’ — consumers, dealers, lenders all seek to do business with strong companies like Thor Industry better balanced today for supply and demand Pricing & promotional environment remains competitive, but improved over prior year

  12. Slide 12: RV Market Wholesale Trends

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  13. Slide 13: RV Market Motorized Wholesale Trends

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  14. Slide 14: RV Market Towable Wholesale Trends

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  15. Slide 15: Dealers & Consumers

    _R alers © Consumers Continued optimism - Better access to retail credit Right-sized towable inventory - Historically low interest rates propriate motorized inventory - Great demographic trends cess to wholesale credit + Renewed focus on family vacations + Will shorten trips to reduce fuel usage THO

  16. Slide 16: THOR RV Dealer Inventory

    16 THOR RV Dealer Inventory e Total Dealer inventory remains appropriate for current conditions, towable inventory is stable, motorized inventory is somewhat light. e Dealer inventory at April 30, 2014 up 1.7% compared with April 30, 2013, supportive of current industry retail trends and sales growt

  17. Slide 17: The RV Market Ahead

    The RV Market Ahead e Retail demand has driven rebound in towables, rebound in motorized continuing © Wholesale units outpacing retail in the early part of the year, historically has become more balanced as we reach the peak retail selling season Calendar Year 2011 2012 2013 2014YTD Industry Retail

  18. Slide 18: Acquisition of K-Z, Inc.

    18 Acquisition of K-Z, Inc. eo OnApril 17, 2014 Thor announced the acquisition of RV manufacturer K-Z, Inc., based in Shipshewana, Indiana, for cash consideration of $53.4 million, subject to adjustment. The acquisition closed on May 1, 2014. © K-Z generated sales of nearly $150 million in calendar

  19. Slide 19: Acquisition of Bison Coach

    19 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

  20. Slide 20: Acquisition of Livin' Lite

    Acquisition of Livin’ Lite © On August 30, 2013 Thor acquired the net assets of innovative RV manufacturer Livin’ Lite based in Wakarusa, Indiana for aggregate net cash consideration of $16.8 million © Livin’ Lites products are complementary to existing product lines, with light-weight aluminum cons

  21. Slide 21: Three-Year Strategic Plan Update

    24 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: e@ RETURNS: Strive to be unceasingl

  22. Slide 22: Three-Year Strategic Plan Update

    Three-Year Strategic Plan Update Key Milestones to achieving the plan: e Mid-single-digit top line growth through FY 17 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 4th Quarter 2014 Preliminary Sales

    23 Comments on 4‘ Quarter 2014 Preliminary Sales e Double-digit sales growth in both motorized and towable sales resulting in a 14% improvement in sales from continuing operations of $1.04 billion. Sales from continuing operations for the full year were $3.53 billion, up 9% from $3.24 billion in fis

  24. Slide 24: Comments on 3rd Quarter 2014 Results

    Comments on 3" Quarter 2014 Results ® Strong sales growth in motorized along with moderate growth in towable sales resulting in a 13% improvement in sales from continuing operations of $1.05 billion. Sales from continuing operations for the first nine months were $2.48 billion, up 7% from $2.33 bill

  25. Slide 25: THOR - Key Takeaways

    THOR - Key Takeaways e Profitable every year since inception e Successfully weathered a severe downtum in 2008-09 e Recent capital investments position Thor for growth and margin improvement over the long term © #1 overall RV market share in North America” e Rock-solid balance sheet. Significant cas

  26. Slide 26: Appendix: Financial & Market Data

    Appendix: Financial & Market Data

  27. Slide 27: Corporate Integrity

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

  28. Slide 28: THOR's RV Competitive Advantage

    THOR’s RV Competitive Advantage U.S. and Canada Retail Registrations (units) ee 45468 355% | 111,576 37.0% | 99,170 87.7% 92,414 37.5% Fowstater | sero] ond gee) sah sige) seed ces 32.024 13.0% 5.549 2.3%) 6.168 2.5% 0.0% 210,190 85.4%] 35,989) 14.6% 246.179 100.0%| 112,660 All Others. 15,524 [Grand

  29. Slide 29: Sales, continuing operations ($ millions)

    29 Sales, continuing operations ($ millions) Fiscal years ended July 31, Preliminary $3,525 $3,242 $2,640 $2,340 $1,849 : oe _ 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

  30. Slide 30: Net Income, continuing operations ($ millions)

    30 Net Income, continuing operations ($ millions) Fiscal years ended July 31, Year-to-Date through April 30 $151.7 $111.4 $91.2 $91.6 $2.5, - - 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2013 YTD 2014 YTD. THOR iNouUSTRIES

  31. Slide 31: Diluted EPS, Continuing Operations

    31 Diluted EPS, Continuing Operations Fiscal years ended July 31, Year-to-Date through April 30 $2.86 $2.07 $2.04 $1.72 $1.66 Si.82 04 i 2008 2010 2011 2012 2013 2013YTD 2014 YTD THOR iNouUSTRIES

  32. Slide 32: Quarter Financial Summary

    32 34 Quarter Financial Summary [Net Sales [Gross Profit 9% 0f Sales SG&A % of Sales jal Other income Before Tax % of Sales lincome Taxes Net Income (cont. ops.) 8.3% 17.3% [Total *Amountsin Net Sales by segment: + Towables +8%, motorized +31% + Sales recovered from severe cold and winter weather du

  33. Slide 33: Quarterly Thor RV Unit Shipments

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  34. Slide 34: Thor RV Retail Market Share: Units

    Thor RV Retail Market Share: Units mTowable Retail Share’ Class A/C Retail Share’ = Class B Retail Share* 40.0% 39.5% 39.7% 38.7% 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 YTD “Source: Statistical Surveys inc,,U.S, and Canada, 2014 YTD 5731/14 THOR -f& a : ea SS

  35. Slide 35: Thor Industries

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