10-Q 1 a06-17274_110q.htm QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13 OR 15(D)

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 10-Q

 

x                              Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the quarter ended June 30, 2006 or

 

o                                 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

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  o

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer.

Large accelerated filer  o

Accelerated filer  x

Non-accelerated filer  o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes  o

 

No  x

 

 

At August 7, 2006, 12,559,423 shares of Common Stock and 6,717,000 shares of Class B Common Stock of the Registrant were outstanding.

 

 




 

Part I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM I — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Arctic Cat Inc.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(unaudited)

 

 

June 30,

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2006

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and equivalents

 

$

12,789,000

 

$

40,075,000

 

Short-term investments

 

2,174,000

 

29,818,000

 

Accounts receivable, less allowances

 

41,225,000

 

42,295,000

 

Inventories

 

168,263,000

 

92,289,000

 

Prepaid expenses

 

5,456,000

 

5,463,000

 

Income taxes receivable

 

256,000

 

 

Deferred income taxes

 

9,283,000

 

8,810,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total current assets

 

239,446,000

 

218,750,000

 

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - at cost

 

 

 

 

 

Machinery, equipment and tooling

 

176,155,000

 

170,536,000

 

Land, buildings and improvements

 

26,357,000

 

24,556,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

202,512,000

 

195,092,000

 

Less accumulated depreciation

 

111,635,000

 

106,145,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

90,877,000

 

88,947,000

 

OTHER ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Goodwill and other intangibles

 

3,485,000

 

3,539,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total other assets

 

3,485,000

 

3,539,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

333,808,000

 

$

311,236,000

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

Notes payable

 

$

26,300,000

 

$

 

Accounts payable

 

73,956,000

 

65,613,000

 

Accrued expenses

 

39,009,000

 

43,775,000

 

Income taxes payable

 

 

1,014,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

 

139,265,000

 

110,402,000

 

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES

 

10,914,000

 

11,469,000

 

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, 12,666,682 at June 30, 2006; 12,708,365 at March 31, 2006

 

127,000

 

127,000

 

Class B common stock, par value $.01; 7,560,000 shares authorized; issued, and outstanding, 6,717,000 at June 30, 2006; and at March 31, 2006

 

67,000

 

67,000

 

Additional Paid in Capital

 

397,000

 

1,010,000

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

 

328,000

 

(440,000

)

Retained earnings

 

182,710,000

 

188,601,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

183,629,000

 

189,365,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

333,808,000

 

$

311,236,000

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed statements.

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Arctic Cat Inc.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(unaudited)

 

 

Three Months

 

 

 

Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

96,418,000

 

$

107,924,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of goods sold

 

80,137,000

 

85,644,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross profit

 

16,281,000

 

22,280,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

22,844,000

 

21,908,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Profit (Loss)

 

(6,563,000

)

372,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

243,000

 

310,000

 

Interest expense

 

(212,000

)

(23,000

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31,000

 

287,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings (Loss) before income taxes

 

(6,532,000

)

659,000

 

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

(2,000,000

)

211,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings (loss)

 

$

(4,532,000

)

$

448,000

 

Net earnings (loss) per share

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

(0.23

)

$

0.02

 

Diluted

 

$

(0.23

)

$

0.02

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

19,417,000

 

20,015,000

 

Diluted

 

19,417,000

 

20,229,000

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed statements.

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Arctic Cat Inc.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings (loss)

 

$

(4,532,000

)

$

448,000

 

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

To net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation

 

5,953,000

 

4,694,000

 

Deferred income taxes

 

(843,000

)

(273,000

)

Stock based compensation expense

 

274,000

 

 

Tax benefit from stock option exercises

 

89,000

 

 

Other

 

78,000

 

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Trading securities

 

27,284,000

 

59,874,000

 

Accounts receivable

 

1,473,000

 

(2,007,000

)

Inventories

 

(75,337,000

)

(66,229,000

)

Prepaid expenses

 

25,000

 

(275,000

)

Accounts payable

 

7,812,000

 

6,409,000

 

Accrued expenses

 

(4,807,000

)

(5,007,000

)

Income taxes

 

(1,271,000

)

(1,821,000

)

Net cash used in operating activities

 

(43,802,000

)

(4,187,000

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of property and equipment

 

(7,800,000

)

(4,651,000

)

Sale and maturity of available-for-sale securities

 

351,000

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(7,449,000

)

(4,651,000

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Borrowings from Line of Credit

 

26,300,000

 

 

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

 

1,075,000

 

 

Dividends paid

 

(1,359,000

)

(1,399,000

)

Repurchase of common stock

 

(2,051,000

)

(3,934,000

)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

23,965,000

 

(5,333,000

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net decrease in cash and equivalents

 

(27,286,000

)

(14,171,000

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and equivalents at the beginning of period

 

40,075,000

 

20,765,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and equivalents at the end of period

 

$

12,789,000

 

$

6,594,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosure of cash payments for income taxes

 

$

7,000

 

$

2,381,000

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed statements.

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Arctic Cat Inc.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

NOTE A-BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Arctic Cat Inc. (the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with Regulation S-X pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although management believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.

In the opinion of management, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position as of June 30, 2006 and the results of operations for the three month periods ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 and cash flows for the three month periods ended June 30, 2006 and 2005.  Results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2006 is derived from the audited balance sheet as of that date.

Preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities and related revenues and expenses.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Certain 2005 amounts have been reclassified to conform with the 2006 financial statement presentation. The reclassification had no effect on previously reported operating results.

NOTE B—STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

At June 30, 2006, the Company had stock based compensation plans, all previously approved by our shareholders. Stock options granted under these plans generally vest ratably over one to three years of service, have a contractual life of five to ten years and provide for accelerated vesting if there is a change in control, as defined. At June 30, 2006, the Company had approximately 545,000 shares available for future grant under its stock option plans.

On April 1, 2006, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 123(R), Share Based Payments (SFAS 123(R)), which requires the fair value of all share-based payment transactions, including stock options, be recognized in the income statement as an operating expense, based on their fair value over the requisite service period. The Company has elected the modified prospective transition method in applying SFAS 123(R). Accordingly, periods prior to adoption have not been restated. Under this transition method, the Company will apply the provisions of SFAS 123(R) to new awards modified, repurchased, or cancelled after April 1, 2006. Additionally, the Company will recognize compensation cost for the portion of awards for which the requisite service has not been rendered (unvested awards) that are outstanding as of April 1, 2006, as the remaining service is rendered. The compensation cost recorded for these awards will be based on their grant-date fair value as calculated for the pro forma disclosures required by FAS 123. At June 30, 2006, the Company had $2,819,000 of unrecognized compensation costs related to non-vested stock options that are expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately two years.

For the three months ended June 30, 2006, the Company recorded compensation expense of $274,000,($189,000 net of income taxes) related to the adoption of SFAS 123(R), which has been included in selling, general and administrative expenses. The Company’s total stock-based compensation related expense reduced both basic and diluted earnings per share by $0.01 for the three months ended June 30, 2006.

Prior to adopting SFAS 123(R), the Company accounted for these plans under the recognition and measurement principles of APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related Interpretations. No stock-based employee compensation cost was reflected in net earnings, as all options granted under those plans had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of the grant.

Additionally, prior to adopting SFAS 123(R), the Company presented all tax benefits resulting from the exercise of stock options as operating cash flows in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. SFAS 123(R) requires that cash flows from the exercise of stock options resulting from tax benefits in excess of recognized cumulative compensation cost (excess tax benefits) be classified as financing cash flow. For the three months ended June 30,

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2006, there were no such excess tax benefits that were required to be classified as financing cash flows. The total income tax benefit from the exercise of stock options was $89,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2006.

The following table illustrates the effect on net earnings and earnings per share had the fair value based method been applied to the comparable period in the prior fiscal year.

 

Three months ended
June 30,

 

 

 

2005

 

Net earnings, as reported

 

$

448,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less total stock-based employee compensation determined under fair value methods for all awards, net of income taxes

 

(327,000

)

Pro forma net earnings

 

 

 

 

 

$

121,000

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic – as reported

 

$

0.02

 

Basic – pro forma

 

$

0.01

 

Diluted – as reported

 

$

0.02

 

Diluted – pro forma

 

$

0.01

 

 

Option transactions under the plans during the three months ended June 30, 2006 are summarized as follows:

 

Shares

 

Weighted-Average
Exercise Price

 

Outstanding at March 31, 2006

 

1,568,349

 

$

19.30

 

Granted

 

 

 

Exercised

 

(70,817

)

$

15.18

 

Cancelled

 

(125,000

)

$

23.19

 

Outstanding at June 30, 2006

 

1,372,532

 

$

19.16

 

 

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The following information applies to grants that were outstanding at June 30, 2006.

Options Outstanding

Range of exercise prices

 

Number
outstanding
at period end

 

Weighted-average
remaining
contractual life

 

Weighted-average
exercise price

 

$6.11

 

11,814

 

2.10

 

$

6.11

 

9.38-13.33

 

227,906

 

2.95

 

11.03

 

14.50-21.03

 

650,312

 

6.01

 

18.10

 

21.96-28.00

 

482,500

 

8.26

 

24.75

 

 

 

1,372,532

 

 

 

$

19.16

 

 

Options Exercisable

Range of exercise price

 

Number exercisable
at period end

 

Weighted-average
exercise price

 

$6.11

 

11,814

 

$

6.11

 

9.38-13.33

 

225,906

 

11.04

 

14.50-21.03

 

519,649

 

17.45

 

21.96-28.00

 

140,335

 

26.16

 

 

 

897,704

 

$

17.05

 

 

NOTE C-NET EARNINGS PER SHARE

The Company’s basic net earnings per share is computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted average number of outstanding common shares.  The Company’s diluted net earnings per share is computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted average number of outstanding common shares and common share equivalents relating to stock options, when dilutive. Options to purchase 782,166 and 274,000 shares of common stock with weighted average exercise prices of $23.27 and $27.60 were outstanding during the three months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, all of which were excluded from the computation of common share equivalents because they were anti-dilutive.

Weighted average shares outstanding consist of the following:

 

Three Months Ended
June 30,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number of common shares outstanding

 

19,417,000

 

20,015,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dilutive effect of option plan

 

 

214,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common and potential common shares outstanding— diluted

 

19,417,000

 

20,229,000

 

 

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NOTE D-SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS

Short-term investments consist of the following:

 

June 30,

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trading securities

 

$

161,000

 

$

27,445,000

 

Available-for-sale debt securities

 

2,013,000

 

2,373,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

2,174,000

 

$

29,818,000

 

 

NOTE E-INVENTORIES

        Inventories consist of the following:

 

June 30,

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Raw materials and sub-assemblies

 

$

44,554,000

 

$

27,214,000

 

Finished goods

 

90,051,000

 

36,193,000

 

Parts, garments and accessories

 

33,658,000

 

28,882,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

168,263,000

 

$

92,289,000

 

 

NOTE F-ACCRUED EXPENSES

        Accrued expenses consist of the following:

 

June 30,

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marketing

 

$

14,032,000

 

$

14,388,000

 

Compensation

 

4,416,000

 

8,871,000

 

Warranties

 

14,321,000

 

14,203,000

 

Insurance

 

4,571,000

 

4,446,000

 

Other

 

1,669,000

 

1,867,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

39,009,000

 

$

43,775,000

 

 

NOTE G-PRODUCT WARRANTIES

The Company generally provides a limited warranty to the original owner of snowmobiles for twelve months from the date of consumer registration and for six months on ATVs. The Company provides for estimated warranty costs at the time of sale based on historical rates and trends and makes subsequent adjustments to its estimate as actual claims become known or the amounts are determinable. The following represents changes in accrued warranty for the three month periods ended June 30:

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at beginning of period

 

$

14,203,000

 

$

12,053,000

 

Warranty provision

 

1,741,000

 

2,158,000

 

Warranty claim payments

 

(1,623,000

)

(1,245,000

)

Balance at end of period

 

$

14,321,000

 

$

12,966,000

 

 

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NOTE H—SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Dividend Declaration

On August 2, 2006, the Company announced that it’s Board of Directors had declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share, payable on or about September 1, 2006 to shareholders of record on August 17, 2006.

Share Repurchase

In May 2005, the Company’s Board of Director’s approved a $20 million repurchase program. During the three months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, the Company invested $2,051,000 and $3,934,000, respectively, to repurchase and cancel 112,500 and 185,000 shares, respectively, pursuant to the Board of Directors’ authorizations. At June 30, 2006, authorization to repurchase up to $8,487,000, or approximately 435,000 shares, remain outstanding.

Additional Paid-in-Capital

During the three months ended June 30, 2006 additional paid-in-capital increases of $1,437,000 primarily from the exercise of stock options were offset by share repurchases of $2,050,000. During the three months ended June 30, 2005 there were no additional paid-in capital increases.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The components and changes in accumulated other comprehensive income(loss), net of taxes, during the following periods were as follows:

 

 

Three months ended June 30,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive

 

 

 

 

 

Income (Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at beginning of period

 

$

(440,000

)

$

60,000

 

Unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale, net of tax

 

(6,000

)

(8,000

)

Unrealized loss on derivative instruments, net of tax

 

(310,000

)

(1,869,000

)

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 

1,084,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at end of period

 

$

328,000

 

$

(1,817,000

)

 

Other Comprehensive Income

 

Other comprehensive income was as follows:

 

 

Three months ended June 30,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

Net earnings (loss)

 

$

(4,532,000

)

$

448,000

 

Unrealized loss on securities available-for-sale, net of tax

 

(6,000

)

(8,000

)

Unrealized loss on derivative instruments, net of tax

 

(310,000

)

(1,869,000

)

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 

1,084,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

$

(3,764,000

)

$

(1,429,000

)

 

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Note I—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 June 30, 2006 the Company’s contingent maximum repurchase obligation was approximately $42,889,000. The Company’s financial exposure under these agreements is limited to the difference between the amount paid to the finance companies for repurchases and the amount received upon the resale of the repossessed product. Losses incurred under these agreements during the periods presented have not been material.

Litigation

The Company is subject to legal proceedings and claims which arise in the ordinary course of business.  Accidents involving personal injury and property damage occur in the use of snowmobiles 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. The Company is not involved in any legal proceedings which it believes will have the potential for a materially adverse impact on the Company’s business or financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Item 2.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Overview

Arctic Cat Inc. (the “Company”) 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 principally through its facilities in Thief River Falls, Minnesota.  The Company markets its products through a network of independent dealers located throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe and through distributors representing dealers in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and other international markets. The Arctic Cat brand name has existed for more than 40 years and is among the most widely recognized and respected names in the snowmobile industry.  The Company trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “ACAT”.

Results of Operations

THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2006 COMPARED TO THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2005.

Net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 decreased 10.7% to $96,418,000 from $107,924,000 for the first quarter of fiscal 2006. ATV sales increased 45.1% to $60,151,000 for the first quarter of 2007 from $41,449,000 for the same quarter in fiscal 2006. Snowmobile sales decreased to $20,910,000 for the first quarter of 2007 from $52,010,000 for the same quarter in fiscal 2006. Parts, garments and accessory sales increased 6.2% to $15,357,000 for the first quarter of 2007 from $14,465,000 in the same quarter in fiscal 2006. ATV unit volume increased 27.6% and snowmobile unit volume decreased 53.2% for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 compared to the same quarter last year. Contributing to these results was the planned shift of the Company’s extensive new 2007 model snowmobile production, along with related revenue and earnings, into the Company’s 2007 second and third fiscal quarters. For fiscal 2007, the Company expects snowmobile sales to be up 5-9%, our ATV sales to increase 3-5% and our parts, garments and accessory sales to increase 3-6% resulting in a 3-6% increase in net sales for fiscal 2007.

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Gross profit for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 decreased 26.9% as planned to $16,281,000 from $22,280,000 for the same quarter in fiscal 2006.  The quarterly gross profit percentage for the first quarter in fiscal 2007 was 16.9%, compared to 20.6% for the first quarter in fiscal 2006. The quarterly decrease in gross profit percentage was primarily due to a significantly lower amount of snowmobiles in the sales mix, higher sales incentives for ATVs and snowmobiles due to higher flooring costs related to higher interest rates and increased ATV sales incentives due to increased retail sales compared to a year ago.

Operating expenses for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 increased 4.3% to $22,844,000 from $21,908,000 for the first quarter of last year. As a percent of sales, operating expenses were 23.7% for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 versus 20.3% for the same quarter last year. The quarterly increase in operating expenses resulted primarily from increased  selling, general and administrative expenses related to our European subsidiary which was acquired in the second quarter of fiscal 2006.

Interest income for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 decreased to $243,000 from $310,000 for the first quarter of last year, and interest expense was up to $212,000 versus $23,000. Interest income was primarily affected by the lower cash levels at the beginning of our fiscal year compared to last year. Interest expense was also affected by the lower cash balances that resulted in increased borrowings from the Company’s line of credit during the first quarter of fiscal 2007 compared to the same period last year.

The net loss for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 was $4,532,000, or $0.023 per diluted share, including $0.01 per diluted share for the non-cash expensing of stock options as required by SFAS 123(R), which the Company adopted in the first quarter of fiscal 2007. The Company reported net earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2006 of $448,000, or $0.02 per diluted share, which did not include the non-cash expensing of stock options.

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’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.  During the three months ended June 30, 2006, the Company paid $2,051,000 to repurchase its common shares compared to $3,934,000 for the same three month period of the prior year. Short-term bank borrowings were $26,300,000 and $0 at June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Cash and short-term investments were $14,963,000 and $14,335,000 at June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The Company’s investment objectives are first, safety of principal and second, rate of return.

The Company believes that the 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.

Line of Credit

The Company has an unsecured credit agreement with a bank for the issuance of up to $60,000,000 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.

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Significant Accounting Policies

See the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2006 for a discussion of its critical accounting policies. The following represents an additional critical accounting policy as of June 30, 2006.

Stock based Compensation: For purposes of determining estimated fair value of stock-based payment awards on the date of grant under SFAS 123(R), the Company used the Black-Scholes Model. The Black-Scholes Model requires the input of certain assumptions that require subjective judgment. Because employee stock options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in the input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, the existing models may not provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of the employee stock options. Management will continue to assess the assumptions and methodologies used to calculate estimated fair value of stock-based compensation. Circumstances may change and additional data may become available over time, which could result in changes to these assumptions and methodologies and thereby materially impact our fair value determination. If factors change and the Company employs different assumptions in the application of SFAS 123(R) may differ significantly from what was recorded in the current period. Refer to Note B “Stock-Based Compensation” in this Form 10-Q for additional information regarding stock-based compensation.

Forward Looking Statements

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for certain forward-looking statements.  This form 10-Q contains 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. The Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

The Company is subject to certain market risk relating to changes in inflation, foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. These market risks have not changed significantly since March 31, 2006. As of June 30, 2006 the Company has notional Japanese yen and Canadian dollar denominated cash flow hedges of approximately $38.5 million (USD) and $92.6 million (USD),respectively, with a weighted average contract exchange rate of 112 and 1.12 respectively. The fair values of the Japanese yen and Canadian dollar hedge contracts at June 30, 2006 represent an unrealized loss of $1,201,000. A ten percent fluctuation in the currency rates as of June 30, 2006 would have resulted in a change in the fair value of the Japanese yen and Canadian dollar hedge contracts of approximately $3,800,000 and $9,300,000, respectively. However, since these contracts hedge foreign currency denominated transactions, any change in the fair value of the contracts would be offset by changes in the underlying value of the transaction being hedged.

Information regarding inflation,  foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates, is discussed within “Management’s Discussion and Analysis — Inflation, Exchange Rate and interest rate” and footnote A to the Financial Statements in the 2006 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Interest rate market risk is managed for cash and short-term investments by investing in a diversified frequently maturing portfolio consisting of municipal bonds

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and money market funds that experience minimal volatility and is not deemed to be significant.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

The Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, have conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “1934 Act”)as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the 1934 Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.

There have been no changes in internal control over financial reporting that has materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 2 -  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Period

 

Total Number
of Shares
Purchased

 

Average Price
Paid per Share

 

Total number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans or
Programs

 

Maximum Number
of Shares that May
Yet be Purchased
Under the Plans
or Programs

 

April 1, 2006 – April 30, 2006

 

0

 

$

 

0

 

487,177

 

May 1, 2006 – May 31, 2006

 

12,500

 

$

20.54

 

12,500

 

560,572

 

June 1, 2006 – June 30, 2006

 

100,000

 

$

17.94

 

100,000

 

435,000

 

 

The Company purchases Company common stock to offset the dilution created by employee stock option programs and because the Board of Directors believes investment in the Company’s common stock is an excellent use of its excess cash.

The Company has a publicly announced stock purchase program which has been approved by the Board of Directors. On May 12, 2005, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had approved a $20 million repurchase program. Pricing under these programs has been delegated to management. There is no expiration date for these programs.

The Company has executed the Company stock purchases in accordance with Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. There have been no other purchases of the Company’s common stock.

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Item 6.  Exhibits

Exhibit

 

 

 

 

Number

 

Description

 

 

3 (a)

 

Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Company

 

(3)

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 Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, N.A., dated September 17, 2001

 

(4)

31.1

 

CEO Certification pursuant to section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

(2)

31.2

 

CFO Certification pursuant section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Of 2002.

 

(2)

32.1

 

CEO Certification pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

(2)

32.2

 

CFO Certification pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

(2)

 


(1)             Incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Form S-1 Registration Statement (File Number 33-34984).

(2)             Filed with this Form 10-Q.

(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.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements 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.

 

ARCTIC CAT INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date:

August 9, 2006

 

By

/s/ Christopher A Twomey

 

 

 

 

 

 Christopher A. Twomey

 

 

 

 

 

 Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date:

August 9, 2006

 

By

/s/ Timothy C Delmore

 

 

 

 Timothy C. Delmore

 

 

 

 Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

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