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Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2014
Earnings Results
January 27, 2015
POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.
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Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this document, including but
not limited to management’s expectations regarding 2015 sales, shipments, margins, net income and
cash flow, the opportunities for expansion and diversification of the Company’s business and the
Company’s guidance on earnings per share from continuing operations are forward-looking statements
that involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include such factors as product offerings,
promotional activities and pricing strategies by competitors; manufacturing operation initiatives;
acquisition integration costs; warranty expenses; foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations;
environmental and product safety regulatory activity; effects of weather; commodity costs; uninsured
product liability claims; uncertainty in the retail and wholesale credit markets; performance of affiliate
partners; changes in tax policy and overall economic conditions, including inflation, consumer
confidence and spending and relationships with dealers and suppliers. Investors are also directed to
consider other risks and uncertainties discussed in our 2013 annual report and Form 10-K filed by the
Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake any duty to
any person to provide updates to its forward-looking statements.
The data source for retail sales figures included in this presentation is registration information provided
by Polaris dealers in North America and compiled by the Company or Company estimates. The Company
must rely on information that its dealers supply concerning retail sales, and other retail sales data
sources and this information is subject to revision.
Q4-FY14 1/27/15 2
Scott W. Wine
Chairman & CEO
Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2014
Earnings Results
January 27, 2015
POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.
$108.7
$135.4
Q4 2013 Q4 2014
Q4 2014 Sales and Net Income
Record 4th quarter sales and net income
Sales of Motorcycles +50%; PG&A +21%; ORV +19%
Sales in EMEA -5%, Asia Pacific +7%; Latin America +14%
N.A. retail sales increased 13%; ORV, motorcycles and snowmobiles up strong
Earnings per share increased 27% to a record $1.98
Operating income increased 24% to $210.0 million
Net income margins were up 59 bps to 10.62%
$1,083.7
$1,275.0
Q4 2013 Q4 2014
Another Strong Quarter and Finish to the 2014 Year
Q4 Net IncomeQ4 Sales
(in millions)(in millions)
Q4-FY14 1/27/15 4
$381.1
$454.0
FY 2013 FY 2014
2014 Sales and Net Income
5th straight year of record full year sales and earnings
All businesses grew sales in 2014
International Sales were up 16%
EMEA +12%; Asia Pacific +33%; Latin America +17%
Earnings per share* increased 23% to a record $6.65
Operating income increased 24% to $714.7 million
Net income* margin ended at 10.14% up 5 bps
$3,777.1
$4,479.6
FY 2013 FY 2014
Impressive, Record Full Year Results... Again
Net Income*Total Company Sales
(in millions)(in millions)
Q4-FY14 1/27/15 5* from continuing operations
ORV
65%
17%
8%
7%
3%
Motorcycles
Small Vehicles
Snow
PG&A
FY 2014 Sales by Product
Polaris Strategic Objectives
Vision & Strategy
VISION STRATEGY
Fuel the passion of riders,
workers and outdoor enthusiasts
around the world by delivering
innovative, high quality vehicles,
products, services and
experiences that enrich their
lives.
Polaris will be a highly profitable, customer centric,
$8B global enterprise by 2020. We will make the best
off-road and on-road vehicles and products for recreation,
transportation and work supporting consumer, commercial
and military applications. Our winning advantage is our
innovative culture, operational speed and flexibility, and
passion to make quality products that deliver value to
our customers.
Strategic Objectives
Best in Powersports PLUS Global Market Leadership Strong Financial
Performance
Growth Through Adjacencies LEAN Enterprise is
Competitive Advantage
5-8% annual organic growth >33% of Polaris revenue
>$2B from acquisitions & new markets
Significant Quality,
Delivery & Cost Improvement
Sustainable, profitable growth
Net Income Margin >10%
Guiding Principles
Performance Priorities
Best People, Best Team
Safety & Ethics Always
Customer Loyalty
Growth
Margin Expansion
Product & Quality Leadership
LEAN Enterprise
GROW SALES >$8 Billion by 2020 12% CAGR INCREASE NET INCOME >10% of Sales by 2020 13% CAGR
Q4-FY14 1/27/15 6
2014 Strategic Progress . . .
Q4-FY14 1/27/15 7
Best in Powersports Plus
Over 30 new products; RZRs, RANGERs, ACE, Scout, Roadmaster, AXYS
Complementary acquisitions; Kolpin and Pro Armor
Customer loyalty strong; >12,000 in attendance at Camp RZR East
Growth Through Adjacencies
Introduced Slingshot, Polaris’ first three-wheeled Roadster motorcycle
New organization structure to improve focus – Global Adjacent Markets
Defense growing with new DAGOR vehicle
Global Market Leadership
International sales up 16% - all regions grew sales and share
Poland plant began initial ORV production – shipments to begin in Q1 2015
Eicher/Polaris JV new vehicle launch scheduled for Q2 2015
LEAN Enterprise is Competitive Advantage
ATV RFM process implemented – Dealer learning curve similar to MVP
Spirit Lake paint capacity on-line in Q1 2015 – processes improving daily
Alabama site selected for new ORV plant – expected start of production Q2 2016
Strong Financial Performance
Sales up 19%; operating income up 24%; EPS up 23%; ROIC = 42%
2014 2020
GROW SALES
>$8B by 2020
12% CAGR
+19%
$4.5B
>$8B
Overcame Challenges to Deliver Impressive Record Results
2014 2020
INCREASE
NET INCOME
>10% of Sales
by 2020
13% CAGR
+5 bps
10.14% >10%
Bennett Morgan
President & COO
Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2014
Earnings Results
January 27, 2015
POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.
2013 2014
N.A. Retail Sales & Dealer Inventory – FY 2014
Dealer Inventory Up, but Remains Appropriate, Opportunities Exist
N.A. Dealer InventoryN.A. Powersports Market Share & Retail Sales
Polaris N.A. retail 13% for Q4 and 12% FY 2014 vs. 2013
Gained share in ORV, motorcycles and snowmobiles season-to-date
Polaris year-end 2014 N.A. dealer inventory 16% vs. 2013
ORV high-teens % driven primarily by new models and market segments; ATVs moving to RFM
Indian motorcycles ; Victory year-over-year; Slingshot began shipping in November 2014; stockouts
Snowmobiles and Small Vehicles single-digits %
ATV dealers using RFM process beginning Q4 2014
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Polaris Industry
+5%
+12%
Q4-FY14 1/27/15 9
Consolidated Market Share in Units
Using Total Motorcycle Industry
Retail SalesMarket Share
4% Existing Models
8% New models/
categories
4% New Dealers
16% Total Increase
+16%
Best in Powersports
PLUS
Q4 2014 FY 2014 FY 2015
Guidance
Operational Excellence
Q4 production delays in motorcycles – paint system, new product readiness
Plant capacity challenges improving
Spirit Lake paint system operational and Poland producing, other capacity projects coming on-line
Gross Profit Margin in Q4 due primarily to currency pressures
RFM implementation for ATVs implemented
Factory inventory up 35% vs. 2013; PG&A, raw materials, mix and acquisitions
Polaris quality improving; #1 in NPS for Motorcycles, SxS, ATVs
10Q4-FY14 1/27/15
Motorcycle Production & Capacity Challenges Impacted Customers & Q4
Gross Profit Margin
LEAN Enterprise is
Competitive Advantage
-43 bps
28.8%
-23 bps
29.4%
Up to +20 bps
29.4% to 29.6%
New paint operations in Spirit Lake, SOP Q4 2014
New Manufacturing Plant Announced
600,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant
ORV, primarily
Ground breaking Feb. 2015, open Q2 2016
~1,700 employees at capacity
Central to Huntsville, Decatur & Athens
(MSA 400,000 pop.)
Investment ~$150 million
Lean design, value stream focused
11Q4-FY14 1/27/15
Adding Capacity to Supply Future Consumer Demand
3 Miles
Airport / Intermodal
7 miles
453 Acre
Site
FY 2014
(Reclassified)
FY 2015
Guidance
Q4 2014 FY 2014
Off-Road Vehicles
Grew sales in every product line: RANGER, RZR,
Sportsman
Polaris ORV Q4 2014 retail sales were low-
double digits
SxS double digits %, ATV high-single digits %
ACE accelerated sales in each sequential quarter in 2014
ORV remains #1 and gaining market share
MY ‘15 products successful against aggressive competition
Introduced 4 new MY 15.5 models – RZR 170 EFI and
RANGER 900S 4
12Q4-FY14 1/27/15
Building Upon Clear Market Share Lead in ORV
Polaris ORV Sales
Up mid-single
digits %
+15%
$2,909.0
Best in Powersports
PLUS
+19%
$781.5
($ millions)
+15%
$2,793.1*
*2014 reclassified to exclude Defense and Commercial Sales
Motorcycles
Polaris N.A. motorcycle retail sales 40% in Q4
Indian ; retail, share, and dealer expansion
Victory single digits %
Heavyweight Industry low-single digits %; tough comps
Initial retail of Slingshot in November/December
Indian Motorcycle distribution expanding
Over 175 N.A. dealers signed; 118 currently retailing
Initial shipments of mid-sized motorcycle Indian Scout in Q4
Bike well-received by consumers, but shipments constrained
Slingshot shipments began in November; ~330 dealers
Shipments constrained; Production ramping-up
New Spirit Lake paint system on-line; speed & quality improving
Dealer and consumer order backlog in all products
13Q4-FY14 1/27/15
Production & Capacity Delays Impacted Q4
Polaris Motorcycle Sales
Q4 2014 FY 2014 FY 2015
Guidance
Up 50% to 65%
+59%
$348.7
+50%
$103.5
($ millions)
Best in Powersports
PLUS
Snowmobiles
N.A. Industry STD retail high-single digits% – early
snow fall, colder weather and new products
However Q1 2015 snow conditions spotty
Polaris N.A. retail STD in the high-teens %; largest
N.A. share winner STD
N.A. Dealer inventory high-single digits %
MY’15 sleds with new AXYS chassis selling well
Exciting news for MY’16 coming in March
European snowmobile sales weak due to poor snow
and Russia uncertainty
14Q4-FY14 1/27/15
Strong Start to Snow Season – Polaris Outperforming
Polaris Snowmobile Sales
Q4 2014 FY 2014 FY 2015
Guidance
($ millions)
Down
mid-single
digits %
+2%
$138.1
+7%
$322.4
Best in Powersports
PLUS
PG&A
Record Q4 sales; 21%
ORV sales 28%, Motorcycles 90%,
Accessories 36%, Parts 6%, Apparel 2%,
timing
Pro Armor solid addition to Polaris aftermarket
accessories portfolio
Added over 400 new accessories & 200 new
apparel items in 2014
15Q4-FY14 1/27/15
Continued Strong Growth
Polaris PG&A Sales
Q4 2014 FY 2014 FY 2015
Guidance
Up high-teens %+21%
$742.1
+21%
$210.7
($ millions)
53%
Parts
39%
8%
Accessories
ORV
69%
9%
4%
13%
5%
FY 2014 PG&A Sales by Category
FY 2014 PG&A Sales by Product Line
Motorcycles
Small
Vehicles
Other
Apparel
Snow
Best in Powersports
PLUS
Q4 2014 FY 2014 FY 2014
(Reclassified)
FY 2015
Guidance
Global Adjacent Markets
Full Year 2014
Small Vehicles (SV) strong, but down in Q4 due to weak Europe economy
Commercial: National Accounts & partnerships (Bobcat, Ariens) working well, BRUTUS improved in 2H
Defense sales 55%; DAGOR well-positioned
Announced contracts for U.S. Special Forces; first 15 units delivered
2015
NEW Global Adjacent Markets business unit established; focused on growth outside powersports
Combines Small Vehicles, Defense and Commercial
Increase focus and leverage resources of individual businesses
Focused on adding and developing new strategic pillars for Polaris to grow
16Q4-FY14 1/27/15
New Global Adjacent Market Structure will Drive Synergies, Focus & Growth
Small Vehicle Sales
Up
10% to 15%+24%
$273.3*
Growth Through
Adjacencies
-11%
$41.2
($ millions)
+28%
$157.4
Global Adjacent Market Sales
($ millions)
*2014 reclassified to include Defense and Commercial Sales
ORV
46% Small
Vehicles
19%
PG&A
16%
International
International sales 3% in Q4
ORV 10%; Motorcycles 7%; SV 13%; Snow 25%
EMEA 5%; Asia Pacific 7%; Latin America 14%
Russia very weak, but just ~1% of sales
EMEA market share gains in ORV, motorcycles, snow &
Aixam
Q4 European powersports industries stable; full year ORV ;
snowmobiles ; motorcycles
Polaris Asia Pacific solid – Australia and India
Australia share gains – #1 in ORV; big gains in motorcycles
Latin America – Mexico very strong
Poland plant producing and shipping
17Q4-FY14 1/27/15
Q4 European Weakness Offset Asia Pacific/Latin America Growth
International Sales
Q4 2014 FY 2014 FY 2015
Guidance
FY 2014 International Sales by Product
FY 2014 International Sales by Geography
Up low-single
digits %
+16%
$685.1
Global Market Leadership
-3%
$198.0
($ millions)
Motorcycles
11%
Europe
68%
Latin
America
7%
Asia 4%
Aus / NZ
12%
ME /
Africa
9%
Snow
8%
Mike Malone
V.P. Finance & CFO
Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2014
Earnings Results
January 27, 2015
POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.
METRIC GUIDANCE
Sales Components
Off-Road Vehicles Up mid-single digits % (reclassified 2014 actuals)
Snowmobiles Down mid-single digits %
Motorcycles Up 50% to 65%
Global Adjacent Markets Up 10% to 15% (reclassified 2014 actuals)
PG&A Up high-teens %
International Up low-single digits %
Total Company sales Up 9% to 12%
Gross profit margin Flat to Up 20 bps
Operating expenses (% of sales) About flat
Income from financial services Up low-single digits %
Income taxes 34.5% to 35.0% of pretax income
Net income Up 9% to 12%
EPS, diluted $7.22 to $7.42 (+9% to +12%)
Solid Growth Expectations
2015 Full Year Guidance
Guidance from 2014
Increased/
favorable
Decreased/
unfavorable
Neutral
Q4-FY14 1/27/15 19
METRIC
Actual
Q4 2014
Actual
FY 2014
Guidance
FY 2015
Prior period 29.3% 29.7% 29.4%
Production volume/capacity
Product cost reduction efforts
Commodity costs
Currency rates
Higher selling prices
Product mix
New plant start-up costs
Warranty costs
Depreciation/Tooling amortization
Sales promotional costs
Contract dispute charge in 2013 N/A N/A
Current period 28.8% 29.4% 29.4% to 29.6%
Change -43 bps -23 bps Flat to Up +20 bps
2015 Gross Profit Margin Guidance
Improvement to gross profit margin % Impairment to gross profit margin % Neutral to gross profit margin %
Q4-FY14 1/27/15 20
Significant Impact in 2014, Pressure Expected to Persist into 2015
21
Major Foreign Currencies for Polaris
Q4-FY14 1/27/15
Currency
Approximate
Exposure
∆ in Avg.
Rate 2013
to 2014
∆ to 2014
Avg. Rate
in Jan. 2015
FY 2015
Exposure
Hedged
Impact
2015 vs.
2014
Canadian Dollar (CAD) Long ~$400M -7% -10% ~10% Negative
Euro (EUR) Net Long ~$150M Flat -15% 0% Negative
Australian Dollar (AUD) Long ~$75M -7% -10% ~10% Negative
Norwegian Kroner (NOK) Long ~$50M -6% -20% 0% Negative
Swedish Krona (SEK) Long ~$50M -5% -20% 0% Negative
Mexican Peso (MXN) Short ~$50M -4% -8% ~66% Positive
Japanese Yen (JPY) Short ~$50M -8% -15% ~66% Positive
Balance Sheet Re-measurement Long Negative Positive 0% Positive
Net Impact to Gross Profit Negative
Approximate
Financial Impact
Q4 2014
Actual
FY 2014
Actual
2015
Expectations
Sales (2%) (1%) ~(2%)
Gross Margin % >(150 bps) >(100 bps) ~(100 bps)
Balance Sheet and Liquidity Profile
$ In millions
(except per share and rate data) FY 2014
Fav / (UnFav)
FY 2013 2015 Full Year Guidance
Cash $137.6 49% Increase
Debt / Capital lease obligations $226.1 21% Unchanged
Credit facility $350.0 Flat Unchanged
Factory inventory $565.7 (35%) Improved Turns
Capital expenditures $205.1 8% >$250M
Depreciation and amortization $127.5 38% Increase about 25% from 2014
Operating cash flow
from continuing operations
$529.3 6% Increase at higher % than net
income
Dividend (per share) $1.92 14% Increase 10% over 2014
Polaris Acceptance receivables $1,141.1 23% About flat with 2014
Retail credit – Volume
– Approval rate
– Penetration rate
$903.7
58%
32%
16%
Flat
Flat
Rates stable
Q4-FY14 1/27/15 22
Scott W. Wine
Chairman & CEO
Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2014
Earnings Results
January 27, 2015
POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.
Improved Execution will Drive 6th Consecutive Year of Record Results
24
Summary – 2015 Business Outlook
Q4-FY14 1/27/15
U.S. Economy improving; Europe weak
Oil/gas and Ag/farm industries manageable; currency challenges ongoing
Powersports Industry growing; competition remains aggressive
Innovation & dealer focus continues growth in ORV’s
Bigger year for motorcycles; much improved execution
Indian expansion continues; Slingshot wows & grows; Victory races forward
Global Adjacent Markets; New leader, aggressive growth plans
“Work & Transportation” focus: Small Vehicles, Defense & Commercial
PG&A growth continues; opportunities abound
Retail improvements and M&A accelerate
Operations/LEAN moves to next level of execution
Quality, Delivery, Inventory & Cost will improve
Q4 fy 2014 earnings pres 1-27-15 f

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Q4 fy 2014 earnings pres 1-27-15 f

  • 1. Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2014 Earnings Results January 27, 2015 POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.
  • 2. Safe Harbor Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this document, including but not limited to management’s expectations regarding 2015 sales, shipments, margins, net income and cash flow, the opportunities for expansion and diversification of the Company’s business and the Company’s guidance on earnings per share from continuing operations are forward-looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include such factors as product offerings, promotional activities and pricing strategies by competitors; manufacturing operation initiatives; acquisition integration costs; warranty expenses; foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; environmental and product safety regulatory activity; effects of weather; commodity costs; uninsured product liability claims; uncertainty in the retail and wholesale credit markets; performance of affiliate partners; changes in tax policy and overall economic conditions, including inflation, consumer confidence and spending and relationships with dealers and suppliers. Investors are also directed to consider other risks and uncertainties discussed in our 2013 annual report and Form 10-K filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake any duty to any person to provide updates to its forward-looking statements. The data source for retail sales figures included in this presentation is registration information provided by Polaris dealers in North America and compiled by the Company or Company estimates. The Company must rely on information that its dealers supply concerning retail sales, and other retail sales data sources and this information is subject to revision. Q4-FY14 1/27/15 2
  • 3. Scott W. Wine Chairman & CEO Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2014 Earnings Results January 27, 2015 POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.
  • 4. $108.7 $135.4 Q4 2013 Q4 2014 Q4 2014 Sales and Net Income Record 4th quarter sales and net income Sales of Motorcycles +50%; PG&A +21%; ORV +19% Sales in EMEA -5%, Asia Pacific +7%; Latin America +14% N.A. retail sales increased 13%; ORV, motorcycles and snowmobiles up strong Earnings per share increased 27% to a record $1.98 Operating income increased 24% to $210.0 million Net income margins were up 59 bps to 10.62% $1,083.7 $1,275.0 Q4 2013 Q4 2014 Another Strong Quarter and Finish to the 2014 Year Q4 Net IncomeQ4 Sales (in millions)(in millions) Q4-FY14 1/27/15 4
  • 5. $381.1 $454.0 FY 2013 FY 2014 2014 Sales and Net Income 5th straight year of record full year sales and earnings All businesses grew sales in 2014 International Sales were up 16% EMEA +12%; Asia Pacific +33%; Latin America +17% Earnings per share* increased 23% to a record $6.65 Operating income increased 24% to $714.7 million Net income* margin ended at 10.14% up 5 bps $3,777.1 $4,479.6 FY 2013 FY 2014 Impressive, Record Full Year Results... Again Net Income*Total Company Sales (in millions)(in millions) Q4-FY14 1/27/15 5* from continuing operations ORV 65% 17% 8% 7% 3% Motorcycles Small Vehicles Snow PG&A FY 2014 Sales by Product
  • 6. Polaris Strategic Objectives Vision & Strategy VISION STRATEGY Fuel the passion of riders, workers and outdoor enthusiasts around the world by delivering innovative, high quality vehicles, products, services and experiences that enrich their lives. Polaris will be a highly profitable, customer centric, $8B global enterprise by 2020. We will make the best off-road and on-road vehicles and products for recreation, transportation and work supporting consumer, commercial and military applications. Our winning advantage is our innovative culture, operational speed and flexibility, and passion to make quality products that deliver value to our customers. Strategic Objectives Best in Powersports PLUS Global Market Leadership Strong Financial Performance Growth Through Adjacencies LEAN Enterprise is Competitive Advantage 5-8% annual organic growth >33% of Polaris revenue >$2B from acquisitions & new markets Significant Quality, Delivery & Cost Improvement Sustainable, profitable growth Net Income Margin >10% Guiding Principles Performance Priorities Best People, Best Team Safety & Ethics Always Customer Loyalty Growth Margin Expansion Product & Quality Leadership LEAN Enterprise GROW SALES >$8 Billion by 2020 12% CAGR INCREASE NET INCOME >10% of Sales by 2020 13% CAGR Q4-FY14 1/27/15 6
  • 7. 2014 Strategic Progress . . . Q4-FY14 1/27/15 7 Best in Powersports Plus Over 30 new products; RZRs, RANGERs, ACE, Scout, Roadmaster, AXYS Complementary acquisitions; Kolpin and Pro Armor Customer loyalty strong; >12,000 in attendance at Camp RZR East Growth Through Adjacencies Introduced Slingshot, Polaris’ first three-wheeled Roadster motorcycle New organization structure to improve focus – Global Adjacent Markets Defense growing with new DAGOR vehicle Global Market Leadership International sales up 16% - all regions grew sales and share Poland plant began initial ORV production – shipments to begin in Q1 2015 Eicher/Polaris JV new vehicle launch scheduled for Q2 2015 LEAN Enterprise is Competitive Advantage ATV RFM process implemented – Dealer learning curve similar to MVP Spirit Lake paint capacity on-line in Q1 2015 – processes improving daily Alabama site selected for new ORV plant – expected start of production Q2 2016 Strong Financial Performance Sales up 19%; operating income up 24%; EPS up 23%; ROIC = 42% 2014 2020 GROW SALES >$8B by 2020 12% CAGR +19% $4.5B >$8B Overcame Challenges to Deliver Impressive Record Results 2014 2020 INCREASE NET INCOME >10% of Sales by 2020 13% CAGR +5 bps 10.14% >10%
  • 8. Bennett Morgan President & COO Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2014 Earnings Results January 27, 2015 POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.
  • 9. 2013 2014 N.A. Retail Sales & Dealer Inventory – FY 2014 Dealer Inventory Up, but Remains Appropriate, Opportunities Exist N.A. Dealer InventoryN.A. Powersports Market Share & Retail Sales Polaris N.A. retail 13% for Q4 and 12% FY 2014 vs. 2013 Gained share in ORV, motorcycles and snowmobiles season-to-date Polaris year-end 2014 N.A. dealer inventory 16% vs. 2013 ORV high-teens % driven primarily by new models and market segments; ATVs moving to RFM Indian motorcycles ; Victory year-over-year; Slingshot began shipping in November 2014; stockouts Snowmobiles and Small Vehicles single-digits % ATV dealers using RFM process beginning Q4 2014 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Polaris Industry +5% +12% Q4-FY14 1/27/15 9 Consolidated Market Share in Units Using Total Motorcycle Industry Retail SalesMarket Share 4% Existing Models 8% New models/ categories 4% New Dealers 16% Total Increase +16% Best in Powersports PLUS
  • 10. Q4 2014 FY 2014 FY 2015 Guidance Operational Excellence Q4 production delays in motorcycles – paint system, new product readiness Plant capacity challenges improving Spirit Lake paint system operational and Poland producing, other capacity projects coming on-line Gross Profit Margin in Q4 due primarily to currency pressures RFM implementation for ATVs implemented Factory inventory up 35% vs. 2013; PG&A, raw materials, mix and acquisitions Polaris quality improving; #1 in NPS for Motorcycles, SxS, ATVs 10Q4-FY14 1/27/15 Motorcycle Production & Capacity Challenges Impacted Customers & Q4 Gross Profit Margin LEAN Enterprise is Competitive Advantage -43 bps 28.8% -23 bps 29.4% Up to +20 bps 29.4% to 29.6% New paint operations in Spirit Lake, SOP Q4 2014
  • 11. New Manufacturing Plant Announced 600,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant ORV, primarily Ground breaking Feb. 2015, open Q2 2016 ~1,700 employees at capacity Central to Huntsville, Decatur & Athens (MSA 400,000 pop.) Investment ~$150 million Lean design, value stream focused 11Q4-FY14 1/27/15 Adding Capacity to Supply Future Consumer Demand 3 Miles Airport / Intermodal 7 miles 453 Acre Site
  • 12. FY 2014 (Reclassified) FY 2015 Guidance Q4 2014 FY 2014 Off-Road Vehicles Grew sales in every product line: RANGER, RZR, Sportsman Polaris ORV Q4 2014 retail sales were low- double digits SxS double digits %, ATV high-single digits % ACE accelerated sales in each sequential quarter in 2014 ORV remains #1 and gaining market share MY ‘15 products successful against aggressive competition Introduced 4 new MY 15.5 models – RZR 170 EFI and RANGER 900S 4 12Q4-FY14 1/27/15 Building Upon Clear Market Share Lead in ORV Polaris ORV Sales Up mid-single digits % +15% $2,909.0 Best in Powersports PLUS +19% $781.5 ($ millions) +15% $2,793.1* *2014 reclassified to exclude Defense and Commercial Sales
  • 13. Motorcycles Polaris N.A. motorcycle retail sales 40% in Q4 Indian ; retail, share, and dealer expansion Victory single digits % Heavyweight Industry low-single digits %; tough comps Initial retail of Slingshot in November/December Indian Motorcycle distribution expanding Over 175 N.A. dealers signed; 118 currently retailing Initial shipments of mid-sized motorcycle Indian Scout in Q4 Bike well-received by consumers, but shipments constrained Slingshot shipments began in November; ~330 dealers Shipments constrained; Production ramping-up New Spirit Lake paint system on-line; speed & quality improving Dealer and consumer order backlog in all products 13Q4-FY14 1/27/15 Production & Capacity Delays Impacted Q4 Polaris Motorcycle Sales Q4 2014 FY 2014 FY 2015 Guidance Up 50% to 65% +59% $348.7 +50% $103.5 ($ millions) Best in Powersports PLUS
  • 14. Snowmobiles N.A. Industry STD retail high-single digits% – early snow fall, colder weather and new products However Q1 2015 snow conditions spotty Polaris N.A. retail STD in the high-teens %; largest N.A. share winner STD N.A. Dealer inventory high-single digits % MY’15 sleds with new AXYS chassis selling well Exciting news for MY’16 coming in March European snowmobile sales weak due to poor snow and Russia uncertainty 14Q4-FY14 1/27/15 Strong Start to Snow Season – Polaris Outperforming Polaris Snowmobile Sales Q4 2014 FY 2014 FY 2015 Guidance ($ millions) Down mid-single digits % +2% $138.1 +7% $322.4 Best in Powersports PLUS
  • 15. PG&A Record Q4 sales; 21% ORV sales 28%, Motorcycles 90%, Accessories 36%, Parts 6%, Apparel 2%, timing Pro Armor solid addition to Polaris aftermarket accessories portfolio Added over 400 new accessories & 200 new apparel items in 2014 15Q4-FY14 1/27/15 Continued Strong Growth Polaris PG&A Sales Q4 2014 FY 2014 FY 2015 Guidance Up high-teens %+21% $742.1 +21% $210.7 ($ millions) 53% Parts 39% 8% Accessories ORV 69% 9% 4% 13% 5% FY 2014 PG&A Sales by Category FY 2014 PG&A Sales by Product Line Motorcycles Small Vehicles Other Apparel Snow Best in Powersports PLUS
  • 16. Q4 2014 FY 2014 FY 2014 (Reclassified) FY 2015 Guidance Global Adjacent Markets Full Year 2014 Small Vehicles (SV) strong, but down in Q4 due to weak Europe economy Commercial: National Accounts & partnerships (Bobcat, Ariens) working well, BRUTUS improved in 2H Defense sales 55%; DAGOR well-positioned Announced contracts for U.S. Special Forces; first 15 units delivered 2015 NEW Global Adjacent Markets business unit established; focused on growth outside powersports Combines Small Vehicles, Defense and Commercial Increase focus and leverage resources of individual businesses Focused on adding and developing new strategic pillars for Polaris to grow 16Q4-FY14 1/27/15 New Global Adjacent Market Structure will Drive Synergies, Focus & Growth Small Vehicle Sales Up 10% to 15%+24% $273.3* Growth Through Adjacencies -11% $41.2 ($ millions) +28% $157.4 Global Adjacent Market Sales ($ millions) *2014 reclassified to include Defense and Commercial Sales
  • 17. ORV 46% Small Vehicles 19% PG&A 16% International International sales 3% in Q4 ORV 10%; Motorcycles 7%; SV 13%; Snow 25% EMEA 5%; Asia Pacific 7%; Latin America 14% Russia very weak, but just ~1% of sales EMEA market share gains in ORV, motorcycles, snow & Aixam Q4 European powersports industries stable; full year ORV ; snowmobiles ; motorcycles Polaris Asia Pacific solid – Australia and India Australia share gains – #1 in ORV; big gains in motorcycles Latin America – Mexico very strong Poland plant producing and shipping 17Q4-FY14 1/27/15 Q4 European Weakness Offset Asia Pacific/Latin America Growth International Sales Q4 2014 FY 2014 FY 2015 Guidance FY 2014 International Sales by Product FY 2014 International Sales by Geography Up low-single digits % +16% $685.1 Global Market Leadership -3% $198.0 ($ millions) Motorcycles 11% Europe 68% Latin America 7% Asia 4% Aus / NZ 12% ME / Africa 9% Snow 8%
  • 18. Mike Malone V.P. Finance & CFO Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2014 Earnings Results January 27, 2015 POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.
  • 19. METRIC GUIDANCE Sales Components Off-Road Vehicles Up mid-single digits % (reclassified 2014 actuals) Snowmobiles Down mid-single digits % Motorcycles Up 50% to 65% Global Adjacent Markets Up 10% to 15% (reclassified 2014 actuals) PG&A Up high-teens % International Up low-single digits % Total Company sales Up 9% to 12% Gross profit margin Flat to Up 20 bps Operating expenses (% of sales) About flat Income from financial services Up low-single digits % Income taxes 34.5% to 35.0% of pretax income Net income Up 9% to 12% EPS, diluted $7.22 to $7.42 (+9% to +12%) Solid Growth Expectations 2015 Full Year Guidance Guidance from 2014 Increased/ favorable Decreased/ unfavorable Neutral Q4-FY14 1/27/15 19
  • 20. METRIC Actual Q4 2014 Actual FY 2014 Guidance FY 2015 Prior period 29.3% 29.7% 29.4% Production volume/capacity Product cost reduction efforts Commodity costs Currency rates Higher selling prices Product mix New plant start-up costs Warranty costs Depreciation/Tooling amortization Sales promotional costs Contract dispute charge in 2013 N/A N/A Current period 28.8% 29.4% 29.4% to 29.6% Change -43 bps -23 bps Flat to Up +20 bps 2015 Gross Profit Margin Guidance Improvement to gross profit margin % Impairment to gross profit margin % Neutral to gross profit margin % Q4-FY14 1/27/15 20
  • 21. Significant Impact in 2014, Pressure Expected to Persist into 2015 21 Major Foreign Currencies for Polaris Q4-FY14 1/27/15 Currency Approximate Exposure ∆ in Avg. Rate 2013 to 2014 ∆ to 2014 Avg. Rate in Jan. 2015 FY 2015 Exposure Hedged Impact 2015 vs. 2014 Canadian Dollar (CAD) Long ~$400M -7% -10% ~10% Negative Euro (EUR) Net Long ~$150M Flat -15% 0% Negative Australian Dollar (AUD) Long ~$75M -7% -10% ~10% Negative Norwegian Kroner (NOK) Long ~$50M -6% -20% 0% Negative Swedish Krona (SEK) Long ~$50M -5% -20% 0% Negative Mexican Peso (MXN) Short ~$50M -4% -8% ~66% Positive Japanese Yen (JPY) Short ~$50M -8% -15% ~66% Positive Balance Sheet Re-measurement Long Negative Positive 0% Positive Net Impact to Gross Profit Negative Approximate Financial Impact Q4 2014 Actual FY 2014 Actual 2015 Expectations Sales (2%) (1%) ~(2%) Gross Margin % >(150 bps) >(100 bps) ~(100 bps)
  • 22. Balance Sheet and Liquidity Profile $ In millions (except per share and rate data) FY 2014 Fav / (UnFav) FY 2013 2015 Full Year Guidance Cash $137.6 49% Increase Debt / Capital lease obligations $226.1 21% Unchanged Credit facility $350.0 Flat Unchanged Factory inventory $565.7 (35%) Improved Turns Capital expenditures $205.1 8% >$250M Depreciation and amortization $127.5 38% Increase about 25% from 2014 Operating cash flow from continuing operations $529.3 6% Increase at higher % than net income Dividend (per share) $1.92 14% Increase 10% over 2014 Polaris Acceptance receivables $1,141.1 23% About flat with 2014 Retail credit – Volume – Approval rate – Penetration rate $903.7 58% 32% 16% Flat Flat Rates stable Q4-FY14 1/27/15 22
  • 23. Scott W. Wine Chairman & CEO Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2014 Earnings Results January 27, 2015 POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.
  • 24. Improved Execution will Drive 6th Consecutive Year of Record Results 24 Summary – 2015 Business Outlook Q4-FY14 1/27/15 U.S. Economy improving; Europe weak Oil/gas and Ag/farm industries manageable; currency challenges ongoing Powersports Industry growing; competition remains aggressive Innovation & dealer focus continues growth in ORV’s Bigger year for motorcycles; much improved execution Indian expansion continues; Slingshot wows & grows; Victory races forward Global Adjacent Markets; New leader, aggressive growth plans “Work & Transportation” focus: Small Vehicles, Defense & Commercial PG&A growth continues; opportunities abound Retail improvements and M&A accelerate Operations/LEAN moves to next level of execution Quality, Delivery, Inventory & Cost will improve