Cavco Industries Reports Fourth Quarter Results




                        Net Sales $34.2 Million
                        Net Income $1.3 Million

PHOENIX, May 1, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Cavco Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:CVCO) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2008 ended March 31, 2008.

Net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 totaled $34,204,000, up 1% from $33,812,000 for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2007.

Net income for the fiscal 2008 fourth quarter of $1,303,000 was 26% below the $1,759,000 reported in the same quarter one year ago. Net income per share based on basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding was $0.20, versus $0.28 and $0.27, respectively last year.

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008, net sales decreased 16% to $141,914,000 from $169,114,000 for fiscal year 2007, and net income declined 45% to $6,312,000 from $11,549,000 last year. For fiscal 2008, net income per share based on basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding was $0.98 and $0.95, respectively, versus $1.81 and $1.74, respectively for the year-earlier period.

"Our fourth quarter results were adversely impacted by continued declines in industry shipments of factory built homes, particularly in our core markets of Arizona and California. In view of the state of the housing industry and the general economy, we are proud that our people produced profitable financial results and that we achieved some success in market share improvement and expanded distribution," stated Joseph Stegmayer, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cavco Industries, Inc.

"Amid the uncertain U.S. economic outlook, it is not possible to predict the conditions we may face in the months ahead. We do believe, however, that the affordable housing we build should play an increasing role in serving our nation's housing needs given the tighter credit markets and the absence of the aggressive mortgage financing of recent years that enabled a disproportionate number of buyers to consider more expensive homes," Mr. Stegmayer continued.

"Meanwhile, Cavco's strong financial condition provides us the flexibility to consider various ways to position ourselves for increased growth opportunities as market conditions improve. At March 31, 2008 cash and cash equivalents were $73.6 million and we had no short or long-term debt outstanding," Mr. Stegmayer concluded.

Cavco's senior management will hold a conference call to review these results tomorrow, May 2, 2008, at 12:00 noon (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.opencompany.info. 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 and site-built housing industries; 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; general economic conditions; a write-off of all or part of our goodwill, which could adversely affect operating results and net worth; the cyclical and seasonal nature of our business; limitations on our ability to raise capital; curtailment of available financing in the manufactured housing industry; our contingent repurchase obligations related to wholesale financing; competition; our ability to maintain relationships with retailers; labor shortages; pricing and availability of raw materials and unfavorable zoning ordinances; together with all of the other risks described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are specifically referred to the Risk Factors described in Item 1A of the 2007 Form 10-K, as may be amended from time to time, which identify important risks that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. 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.



                        CAVCO INDUSTRIES, INC.
                      CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                        (Dollars in thousands)

                                                March 31,     March 31,
                                                  2008          2007
                                                ---------    ---------
                                               (Unaudited)
  ASSETS
  Current assets
    Cash and cash equivalents                   $  73,610    $  12,976
    Short-term investments                             --       50,900
    Restricted cash                                   330          339
    Accounts receivable                            10,093        8,107
    Inventories                                    11,293       13,464
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets       1,839        2,273
    Deferred income taxes                           4,033        3,930
                                                ---------    ---------
 Total current assets                             101,198       91,989
                                                ---------    ---------

 Property, plant and equipment, at cost:
    Land                                            6,050        6,050
    Buildings and improvements                      7,290        7,029
    Machinery and equipment                         7,979        7,617
                                                ---------    ---------
                                                   21,319       20,696
    Accumulated depreciation                       (8,613)      (7,894)
                                                ---------    ---------
                                                   12,706       12,802
                                                ---------    ---------
 Goodwill                                          67,346       67,346
                                                ---------    ---------

 Total assets                                   $ 181,250    $ 172,137
                                                =========    =========

 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 Current liabilities
    Accounts payable                            $   2,147    $   2,868
    Accrued liabilities                            18,005       18,417
                                                ---------    ---------
 Total current liabilities                         20,152       21,285
                                                ---------    ---------

 Deferred income taxes                             14,747       12,760

 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; 20,000,000
     shares authorized; Outstanding 6,452,415
     and 6,382,980 shares, respectively                65           64
    Additional paid-in capital                    124,814      122,868
    Retained earnings                              21,472       15,160
                                                ---------    ---------
 Total stockholders' equity                       146,351      138,092
                                                ---------    ---------

 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity     $ 181,250    $ 172,137
                                                =========    =========



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


                          Three Months Ended           Year Ended
                               March 31,                March 31,
                        ----------------------  ----------------------
                           2008        2007        2008        2007
                        ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------

 Net sales              $   34,204  $   33,812  $  141,914  $  169,114
 Cost of sales              29,404      28,497     121,538     138,813
                        ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
 Gross profit                4,800       5,315      20,376      30,301
 Selling, general and
  administrative
  expenses                   3,373       3,407      13,825      15,311
                        ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
 Income from operations      1,427       1,908       6,551      14,990
 Interest income               467         605       2,539       2,387
                        ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
 Income from continuing
  operations before 
  income taxes               1,894       2,513       9,090      17,377
 Income tax expense            591         754       2,778       5,962
                        ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
 Income from continuing
  operations                 1,303       1,759       6,312      11,415
 Income from
  discontinued retail
  operations net of
  income taxes of $0
  and $66                       --          --          --         134
                        ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
 Net income             $    1,303  $    1,759  $    6,312  $   11,549
                        ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========

 Net income per share 
  (basic):
   Continuing
    operations          $     0.20  $     0.28  $     0.98  $     1.79
   Discontinued
    retail operations   $       --  $       --  $       --  $     0.02
                        ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
   Net income           $     0.20  $     0.28  $     0.98  $     1.81
                        ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========

 Net income per share 
  (diluted):
   Continuing
    operations          $     0.20  $     0.27  $     0.95  $     1.72
   Discontinued
    retail operations   $       --  $       --  $       --  $     0.02
                        ----------  ----------  ----------  ----------
   Net income           $     0.20  $     0.27  $     0.95  $     1.74
                        ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========

 Weighted average 
  shares outstanding:
   Basic                 6,452,415   6,377,247   6,427,264   6,363,368
                        ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========
   Diluted               6,674,902   6,624,558   6,664,111   6,629,580
                        ==========  ==========  ==========  ==========



                        CAVCO INDUSTRIES, INC.
             OTHER OPERATING DATA - CONTINUING OPERATIONS
      (Dollars in thousands, except average sales price amounts)
                              (Unaudited)


                          Three Months Ended          Year Ended
                               March 31,               March 31,
                         ---------------------   ---------------------
                           2008        2007        2008        2007
                         ---------   ---------   ---------   ---------
 Net sales             
                       
   Manufacturing         $  32,879   $  32,484   $ 134,301   $ 161,242
   Retail                    2,328       2,933      12,429      14,807
   Less: Intercompany       (1,003)     (1,605)     (4,816)     (6,935)
                         ---------   ---------   ---------   ---------
 Net sales               $  34,204   $  33,812   $ 141,914   $ 169,114
                         =========   =========   =========   =========
                       
 Floor shipments -     
  manufacturing              1,316       1,181       5,104       5,884
                         =========   =========   =========   =========
 Average sales price   
  per floor -          
  manufacturing          $  24,984   $  27,506   $  26,313   $  27,403
                         =========   =========   =========   =========
                       
 Home shipments -      
  manufacturing                876         746       3,301       3,612
                         =========   =========   =========   =========
 Average sales price   
  per home -           
  manufacturing          $  37,533   $  43,544   $  40,685   $  44,641
                         =========   =========   =========   =========
                       
 Home shipments - retail        27          30         158         145
                         =========   =========   =========   =========
                       
 Capital expenditures    $      74   $     339   $     689   $   1,150
                         =========   =========   =========   =========
 Depreciation            $     200   $     173   $     785   $     692
                         =========   =========   =========   =========


            

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