8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 22, 2004

POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Minnesota
(State of Incorporation) 1-11411
(Commission File Number) 41-1790959
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

2100 Highway 55
Medina, Minnesota 55340
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

(763) 542-0500
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Presentation Materials

Item 7(c).	EXHIBITS
99.1	Presentation Materials
Item 9.	REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

     Attached hereto is a copy of materials dated July 22, 2004 and prepared with respect to presentations to investment analysts and others that may be made by Mr. Thomas C. Tiller, President and Chief Executive Officer, or other senior officers of Polaris Industries Inc. These materials are also available on the Company’s website at www.polarisindustries.com. These materials replace and supercede any and all presentation materials included as exhibits to the Company’s Current Reports on Forms 8-K furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission prior to the date of this Form 8-K.

SIGNATURE

     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.

Date: July 22, 2004

POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.
 

/s/ Michael W. Malone  

Michael W. Malone 

Vice President — Finance,
Chief Financial Officer and
Secretary of Polaris Industries Inc. 

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

The Last Five Years In a tough environment..... Recession Iraq War Afghanistan war Sept. 11 terrorist attacks Roseau flood 4 out of 5 low/no snow winters We have performed well..... 25 consecutive quarters of increased revenue and earnings 23 years of earnings growth Investing in Victory, Strengthening R&D, dealers, brand, and team And Investors have been rewarded June 30, 1999 June 30, 2004 CAGR Stock price $21.75 $48.00 17.2% Market Cap. $1,096,400,000 $2,061,473,000 13.5% Total Return $10,000 $24,500 19.6% A GOOD COMPANY IMPROVES

     

Polaris in 2009 Objective: Position Polaris to eventually become the best company in the power sports industry. The strongest brand, the highest quality products, and the best dealer network. Diversified for the cycles. Not the biggest.....The best. Key Strategies: Build strength in existing strong businesses Innovation, industry leading quality and cost Spread the Polaris brand and culture globally Push International hard, including on-road ATVs Grow Victory motorcycles rapidly and steadily Continue to strengthen the management team with world class talent Build R&D and technology capabilities Continue to leverage PG&A and Financial Services to create total solutions for consumers and dealers. Drive innovation. Develop one new "BIG IDEA" Become the Best