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Acquisition
3 Months Ended
Feb. 25, 2012
Acquisition [Abstract]  
Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]
Acquisition

On December 29, 2010 we purchased, through Towables, substantially all of the assets of SunnyBrook, a manufacturer of travel trailer and fifth wheel RVs. The aggregate consideration paid was $4.7 million in cash, net of cash acquired, including the repayment of $3.3 million of SunnyBrook commercial and shareholder debt on the closing date. The assets acquired included inventory, equipment and other tangible and intangible property and are being used in connection with the operation of manufacturing towable recreation vehicles. Also on December 29, 2010, we entered into a five year operating lease agreement for the SunnyBrook facilities. The operations of Towables are included in our consolidated operating results from the date of its acquisition. Towables will continue to manufacture products under the SunnyBrook brands. In addition, early in Fiscal 2012, Towables began diversifying its product line by including Winnebago brand trailer and fifth wheel products. The primary reason for the acquisition was diversification outside of the motorized market while utilizing the Winnebago brand strength in the towable market allowing for the potential of revenue and earnings growth.

The following table summarizes the approximate fair value of the net assets acquired at the date of the closing:
(In thousands)
 
December 29, 2010
Current assets
 
$
5,773

Property, plant and equipment
 
337

Goodwill
 
1,228

Dealer network
 
535

Trademarks
 
196

Non-compete agreement
 
40

Current liabilities
 
(2,513
)
     Total fair value of net assets acquired
 
5,596

Less cash acquired
 
(902
)
     Total cash paid for acquisition less cash acquired
 
$
4,694


At December 29, 2010, the amortizable intangible assets had a weighted average useful life of 9.8 years. The dealer network was valued based on the Discounted Cash Flow Method and is being amortized on a straight line basis over 10 years. The trademarks were valued based on the Relief from Royalty Method and are being amortized on a straight line basis over 10 years. The non-compete agreement is being amortized on a straight line basis over 7 years. Goodwill is not subject to amortization and is tax deductible. Pro forma financial information has not been presented due to its insignificance.