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Cavco Industries Reports Fourth Quarter Results

Sales Increase 16% to $51.2 Million

Income from Continuing Operations Rises to $4.2 Million

PHOENIX, May 1 -- Cavco Industries, Inc. today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2006.

Net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006 rose 16% to $51,216,000 from $44,043,000 for the fourth quarter of last year.

Net income for the fourth quarter increased to $4,216,000 compared with $4,030,000 in the same period one year ago. Net income per share for the fourth quarter this year was $0.66 versus $0.64 last year based on basic weighted average shares outstanding and $0.62 versus $0.61 per share based on diluted weighted average shares outstanding. Net Income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 included income from discontinued retail operations of $400,000 or $0.06 per share. Excluding the results of discontinued operations, income from continuing operations in the fourth quarter of last year was $3,630,000, or $0.58 per basic weighted average share and $0.55 per diluted weighted average share.

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, net sales climbed 20% to $189,503,000 from $157,435,000 for fiscal year 2005. Net income for the year increased 49% to $15,049,000 versus $10,127,000 for 2005. Net income per share was $2.38 based on basic weighted average shares outstanding and $2.23 based on diluted weighted average shares for fiscal year 2006 versus $1.61 and $1.54, respectively, for fiscal year 2005.

Commenting on the quarter, Joseph Stegmayer, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "We are pleased to report excellent results for the fourth quarter and the fiscal year. We maintained a strong gross profit percentage although this measure was negatively impacted by higher raw material prices and by the start-up costs of the new Texas plant. The upward price movement of our purchased materials has shown no sign of relenting and while we are generally able to adjust our selling prices there is a time delay between the higher costs incurred and our realization of higher sales prices."

Mr. Stegmayer continued, "The Texas manufacturing facility has generated interest among buyers of park model and cabin homes and its start-up is progressing as planned. Our three plants in Arizona performed very well during the quarter. New models introduced at recent home shows were well received. Although we did experience a modest slowing of orders from the California market during the quarter, it remains healthy. Meanwhile we have seen continued improvement in demand in Arizona and Nevada. While we are certainly concerned about rising energy prices and the impact on our raw material, transportation, operating costs and on the economy in general, we are optimistic for continued growth in fiscal 2007."

Cavco's senior management will hold a conference call to review these results tomorrow, May 2, 2006, at 12:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). Interested parties can access a live webcast of the conference call on the Internet at www.cavco.com under the Investor Relations link, or the web site www.earnings.com. An archive of the webcast and presentation will be available for 90 days at these website addresses.

Cavco Industries, Inc., headquartered in Phoenix, is the largest producer of manufactured homes in Arizona, based on wholesale shipments. The Company is also a leading producer of park model homes and vacation cabins in the United States.

Certain statements contained in this release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In general, all statements that are not historical in nature are forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are typically included, for example, in discussions regarding the manufactured housing industry; our financial performance and operating results; and the expected effect of certain risks and uncertainties on our business, financial condition and results of operations. All forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. As a result, our actual results or performance may differ materially from anticipated results or performance. Factors that could cause such differences to occur include, but are not limited to, adverse industry conditions, the cyclical nature of our business, limitations on our ability to raise capital, curtailment of available financing in the manufactured housing industry, competition, our ability to maintain relationships with retailers, pricing and availability of raw materials and our lack of recent operating history as an independent public company, together with all of the other risks described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Cavco expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Investors should not place any reliance on any such forward-looking statements.

  For additional information, contact:
  Joseph Stegmayer
  Chairman and CEO
  Phone: 602-256-6263
  joes@cavco.com

                  CAVCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                       CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                          (Dollars in thousands)
                                                  March 31,      March 31,
                                                     2006           2005
  ASSETS
  Current assets
    Cash                                           $15,122        $46,457
    Short-term investments                          42,900             --
    Restricted cash                                  1,223          1,028
    Accounts receivable                             11,568          7,545
    Inventories                                     12,733         10,262
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets        1,446          1,202
    Deferred income taxes                            4,040          3,610
  Total current assets                              89,032         70,104

  Property, plant and equipment, at cost:
    Land                                             6,050          2,330
    Buildings and improvements                       6,744          5,045
    Machinery and equipment                          6,752          6,446
                                                    19,546         13,821
    Accumulated depreciation                        (7,202)        (6,349)
                                                    12,344          7,472
  Goodwill                                          67,346         67,346

  Total assets                                    $168,722       $144,922

  LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
  Current liabilities
    Accounts payable                                $6,269         $5,978
    Accrued liabilities                             26,384         21,544
  Total current liabilities                         32,653         27,522

  Deferred income taxes                             11,040          9,090

  Commitments and contingencies

  Stockholders' equity
    Preferred Stock, $.01 par value; 1,000,000
     shares authorized; No shares issued or
     outstanding                                        --             --
    Common Stock, $.01 par value; 10,000,000
     shares authorized; Outstanding 6,352,980
     and 6,288,730 shares, respectively                 64             63
    Additional paid-in capital                     121,417        119,998
    Unamortized value of restricted stock              (63)          (313)
    Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)          3,611        (11,438)
  Total stockholders' equity                       125,029        108,310

  Total liabilities and stockholders' equity      $168,722       $144,922

                  CAVCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
             (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

                                 Three Months Ended       Year Ended
                                      March 31,            March 31,
                                  2006        2005       2006       2005
  Net sales                     $51,216     $44,043   $189,503   $157,435
  Cost of sales                  41,057      34,961    151,143    127,916
  Gross profit                   10,159       9,082     38,360     29,519
  Selling, general and
   administrative expenses        4,102       3,322     16,367     14,245
  Income from operations          6,057       5,760     21,993     15,274
  Interest income                   446         197      1,479        532
  Income from continuing
   operations before income
   taxes                          6,503       5,957     23,472     15,806
  Income tax expense              2,287       2,327      8,675      6,229
  Income from continuing
   operations                     4,216       3,630     14,797      9,577
  Income from discontinued
   retail operations less
   income taxes of $148 in the
   year ended March 31, 2006
   and $250 and $350 in the
   three months and year ended
   March 31, 2005                    --         400        252        550
  Net Income                     $4,216      $4,030     15,049    $10,127

  Net income per share (basic):
    Continuing operations         $0.66       $0.58      $2.34      $1.52
    Discontinued retail
     operations                      --        0.06       0.04       0.09
    Net Income                    $0.66       $0.64      $2.38      $1.61
  Net income per share
   (diluted):
    Continuing operations         $0.62       $0.55      $2.19      $1.46
    Discontinued retail
     operations                      --        0.06       0.04       0.08
    Net Income                    $0.62       $0.61      $2.23     $ 1.54

  Weighted average shares
   outstanding:
     Basic                    6,345,980   6,288,730  6,318,070  6,288,730
     Diluted                  6,803,723   6,628,932  6,746,356  6,557,819

On January 6, 2005, Cavco Industries, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors had authorized a 2-for-1 split of its common stock in the form of a 100% stock dividend. The dividend was paid on January 31, 2005 to stockholders of record as of January 18, 2005. The information for the three months and year ended March 31, 2005 is presented as if this stock split had been completed as of the beginning of these periods.

                  CAVCO INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
               Other Operating Data - Continuing Operations
                          (Dollars in thousands)

                               Three Months Ended       Year Ended
                                    March 31,            March 31,
                                 2006       2005      2006       2005
  Net sales
    Manufacturing              $49,749    $43,845   $183,672   $155,691
    Retail                       4,235      2,489     14,446      9,655
    Less: Intercompany          (2,768)    (2,291)    (8,615)    (7,911)
  Net Sales                    $51,216    $44,043   $189,503   $157,435

  Floor shipments -
   manufacturing                 1,887      1,812      7,256      6,884
  Average sales price per
   floor - manufacturing       $26,364    $24,197    $25,313    $22,616

  Home shipments -
   manufacturing                 1,083      1,050      4,251      3,992
  Average sales price per
   home - manufacturing        $45,936    $41,757    $43,207    $39,001

  Home shipments - retail           47         31        169        132

  Capital expenditures            $583       $191     $5,795       $575
  Depreciation                    $227       $225       $923     $1,053