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Monaco Coach Corporation Reports First Quarter 2004 Results

COBURG, Ore., April 28 -- Monaco Coach Corporation today reported revenue for its first quarter ended April 3, 2004. First quarter earnings per share were 40 cents, on record quarterly revenue of $355.0 million. Net income for the first quarter was $11.9 million. Operating income for the first quarter was $19.7 million. First quarter motorhome sales totaled 2,142 units and first quarter towable recreational vehicles totaled 994 units for a total of 3,136.

"We're pleased to announce record quarterly revenue and unit sales," stated Monaco Coach Corporation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Kay Toolson. "Retail demand for recreational vehicles remains strong, and the debut of our first 2005 motor-home models was met with a very positive dealer and consumer response at recent retail shows. Also, our towable unit sales reached record quarterly levels, bolstered by demand for our new toy-haulers and lower-priced towable models. Furthermore, through the first three weeks of the second quarter, retail registrations have outpaced our production levels, which is reflected in our solid order backlog."

Monaco Coach Corporation President John Nepute added, "We continue to monitor the commodity pricing environment, specifically materials such as steel, copper, aluminum and many petroleum-based products. Price increases in these areas are reflected in our raw materials costs, as well as in several component costs from our suppliers. Additionally, our freight expenses rose due to higher fuel prices. As a result, we implemented modest price increases to offset rising costs on all of our products to take effect in the second quarter."

Monaco Coach Corporation Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Marty Daley stated, "Margins were impacted as a result of higher commodity prices and a production mix shift toward lower-margin products. However, we benefited from greater labor efficiencies, reduced warranty and legal settlement expenses, and lower indirect manufacturing costs."

Daley continued, "We expect demand to drive second quarter revenues to approximately $360-$370 million. This sales level, combined with the shift in production mix, should allow for second quarter gross margins between 12.45% and 12.65%, with sales, general, and administrative expenses expected in the 7.2% to 7.4% range."

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

                         MONACO COACH CORPORATION
                  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    (Unaudited: dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

                                                 January 03,     April 03,
                                                    2004           2004
  ASSETS
  Current assets:
    Cash                                           $13,398        $22,776
    Trade receivables, net                          89,170        114,617
    Inventories                                    127,746        146,552
    Resort lot inventory                            13,978         10,618
    Prepaid expenses                                 3,029          6,575
    Deferred income taxes                           33,836         33,676
        Total current assets                       281,157        334,814

  Property, plant and equipment, net               141,662        141,456
  Debt issuance costs, net of accumulated
    amortization of $815, and $944, respectively       596            467
  Goodwill                                          55,254         55,254

        Total assets                              $478,669       $531,991

  LIABILITIES
  Current liabilities:
    Current portion of long-term note payable      $15,000        $15,000
    Accounts payable                                64,792        103,867
    Product liability reserve                       20,723         19,602
    Product warranty reserve                        29,643         30,712
    Income taxes payable                             3,395          6,362
    Accrued expenses and other liabilities          26,373         29,930
        Total current liabilities                  159,926        205,473

  Long-term note payable                            15,000         11,250
  Deferred income taxes                             17,495         17,794
        Total liabilities                          192,421        234,517

  STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
  Common stock, $.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares
    authorized, 29,246,143 and 29,297,031 issued
    and outstanding respectively                       292            293
  Additional paid-in capital                        54,919         55,687
  Retained earnings                                231,037        241,494
      Total stockholders' equity                   286,248        297,474
      Total liabilities and stockholders' equity  $478,669       $531,991

                         MONACO COACH CORPORATION
               CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
    (Unaudited: dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

                                                        Quarter Ended
                                                  March 29,       April 03,
                                                     2003           2004
  Net sales                                       $273,574       $354,976
  Cost of sales                                    239,968        310,493
      Gross profit                                  33,606         44,483

  Selling, general and administrative expenses      25,649         24,800
  Amortization of goodwill                               0              0
      Operating income                               7,957         19,683

  Other income, net                                    206             86
  Interest expense                                  (1,012)          (405)
      Income before income taxes                     7,151         19,364

  Provision for income taxes                         2,825          7,441

      Net income                                    $4,326        $11,923

  Earnings per common share:
      Basic                                          $ .15          $ .41
      Diluted                                        $ .15          $ .40

  Weighted average common shares outstanding:
      Basic                                     28,956,906     29,296,193
      Diluted                                   29,340,788     29,967,452

  Units Sold:                                        2,367          3,136

                         MONACO COACH CORPORATION
             CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                    (Unaudited: dollars in thousands)

                                                        Quarter Ended
                                                   March 29,      April 03,
                                                     2003           2004
  Increase (Decrease) in Cash:

  Cash flows from operating activities:
    Net income                                      $4,326        $11,923
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
      used (provided) by operating activities:
    Loss on sale of assets                              16             78
    Depreciation and amortization                    2,262          2,536
    Deferred income taxes                           (1,009)           459
    Changes in working capital accounts:
      Trade receivables, net                        17,821        (25,447)
      Inventories                                  (24,292)       (18,805)
      Resort lot inventory                           2,606          3,360
      Prepaid expenses                                 792         (3,547)
      Accounts payable                               9,861         39,075
      Product liability reserve                      1,091         (1,120)
      Product warranty reserve                      (1,071)         1,068
      Income taxes payable                           2,592          2,967
      Accrued expenses and other liabilities        (2,664)         3,556
    Net cash provided by operating activities       12,331         16,103

  Cash flows from investing activities:
    Additions to property, plant and equipment      (8,439)        (2,553)
    Proceeds from sale of assets                       687            145
      Net cash used in investing activities         (7,752)        (2,408)

  Cash flows from financing activities:
    Book overdraft                                  14,698              0
    Payments on lines of credit, net               (15,713)             0
    Payments on long-term note                      (4,333)        (3,750)
    Debt issuance costs                                (11)           129
    Dividends paid                                       0         (1,465)
    Issuance of common stock                           780            769
      Net cash used by financing activities         (4,579)        (4,317)

  Net change in cash                                     0          9,378
  Cash at beginning of period                            0         13,398
  Cash at end of period                                 $0        $22,776