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Winnebago up 12%, discloses buyout offer
May 19th, 2012NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — Shares of Winnebago Industries Inc. rose 12% to $9.50 a share on Friday. The company said it received a buyout offer of $11 a share from North Street Capital LP, a Greenwich, Conn.-based private equity and hedge fund advisory firm. The Forest City, Iowa, maker of recreational vehicles said it has "not received sufficient information to deem the offer as credible …
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Winnebago RV maker rejects $321.5 million takeover bid
May 19th, 2012Winnebago Industries Inc., maker of the cult favorite recreational vehicles, reviewed and rejected an unsolicited $321.5 million takeover bid from a private equity firm Friday.
In a letter, North Street Capital offered $11 per share in cash for Winnebago – a 29% premium over the Iowa company’s Thursday close.
But Winnebago said in a statement that the letter didn’t have “sufficient information to deem the offer as credible” and that the proposal was conditional upon further due diligence and negotiation.
The company said it would look at more information if Connecticut-based North Street decides to offer it and then “respond in due course.”
Winnebago RVs are seemingly omnipresent in popular culture, showing up as a rocket ship in Mel Brooks’ “Spaceballs” film, in “National Lampoon” releases and in songs from the Dead Kennedys and others.
The company’s stock has been volatile in the past 12 months, swinging to close at $8.51 a share Thursday from $12.02 a year earlier. On Friday, the stock surged to $10.02 a share on the news of the buyout offer and was trading up 6.7% at $9.08 in afternoon trading in New York.
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Municipal attorney: Banning RVs in city would be mistake
May 17th, 2012Municipal Attorney Daniel Blasdell believes that banning recreational vehicles from city limits is a mistake.
Blasdell discussed the matter with City Council during the Tuesday meeting. He said an ordinance already exists that prohibits any type of vehicles from being parked in front or side yards in all zoned areas.
North Main Street resident Nora Salmen submitted a letter to council earlier this month wishing to have RVs banned because she believes they are “devaluing property and the atmosphere of the whole town.”
Planning Commission Chairman Richard McBane said the matter was discussed in detail at its recent meeting. The matter had been forwarded to the commission by Mayor Dave Spatholt following the May 1 council meeting when Salmen’s letter was read aloud.
“We talked a lot about whether there should be a total ban versus restrictions on whether to park on private property. We were concerned about a need for commercial storage. There are one or two businesses in town that provide storage; that’s something we should probably take into account,” McBane said.
He also said that of the two photographs of RVs Salmen attached with her letter, one was parked on commercial property. The RV was in a parking lot on North Main Street. The other RV was parked in a back yard of a Firestone Avenue property.
McBane then argued that RVs are occasionally parked outside a home in preparation for a trip.
“There are a lot of situations in which people are getting ready to go on a trip. I have a small RV, a pop-up camper, and it might be sitting there a few days before we actually take a trip. There (needs) to be some sort of accommodation for people who may have it on their property for a period of time,” he said.
RVs parked outside are also occasionally those of out-of-town residents visiting family or friends, he added.
During his research of other communities he found that a 1977 ordinance banning RVs in Euclid was overturned by the Ohio Appeals Court.
“Basically (the court) said that any ordinances that are based on aesthetic purposes only are illegal. They have to be based on public health, safety, morals or welfare,” he said.
Salmen did not cite any of these issues as a reason for banning RVs in her letter.
McBane said the planning commission wants to gather more input from council, city residents and Blasdell before making a decision, and asked Blasdell to weigh in on the matter.
Blasdell said most of the ordinances he has seen in other communities “indicate a focus on placing them in an areas where they are less noticeable.”
He pointed out the city’s current ordinance does not prohibit RVs from being parked in back yards- only front or side yards-and said that a driveway could be considered a front or side yard.
He said the matter is a “dicey issue” because a lot of people have RVs. “In my opinion an attempt to ban them is a mistake.”
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May 17th, 2012COLUMBIANA – Municipal Attorney Daniel Blasdell believes that banning recreational vehicles from city limits is a mistake.
Blasdell discussed the matter with City Council during the Tuesday meeting. He said an ordinance already exists that prohibits any type of vehicles from being parked in front or side yards in all zoned areas.
North Main Street resident Nora Salmen submitted a letter to council earlier this month wishing to have RVs banned because she believes they are “devaluing property and the atmosphere of the whole town.”
Planning Commission Chairman Richard McBane said the matter was discussed in detail at its recent meeting. The matter had been forwarded to the commission by Mayor Dave Spatholt following the May 1 council meeting when Salmen’s letter was read aloud.
“We talked a lot about whether there should be a total ban versus restrictions on whether to park on private property. We were concerned about a need for commercial storage. There are one or two businesses in town that provide storage; that’s something we should probably take into account,” McBane said.
He also said that of the two photographs of RVs Salmen attached with her letter, one was parked on commercial property.
The RV was in a parking lot on North Main Street. The other RV was parked in a back yard of a Firestone Avenue property.
McBane then argued that RVs are occasionally parked outside a home in preparation for a trip.
“There are a lot of situations in which people are getting ready to go on a trip. I have a small RV, a pop-up camper, and it might be sitting there a few days before we actually take a trip. There (needs) to be some sort of accommodation for people who may have it on their property for a period of time,” he said.
RVs parked outside are also occasionally those of out-of-town residents visiting family or friends, he added.
During his research of other communities he found that a 1977 ordinance banning RVs in Euclid was overturned by the Ohio Appeals Court.
“Basically (the court) said that any ordinances that are based on aesthetic purposes only are illegal. They have to be based on public health, safety, morals or welfare,” he said.
Salmen did not cite any of these issues as a reason for banning RVs in her letter.
McBane said the planning commission wants to gather more input from council, city residents and Blasdell before making a decision, and asked Blasdell to weigh in on the matter.
Blasdell said most of the ordinances he has seen in other communities “indicate a focus on placing them in an areas where they are less noticeable.”
He pointed out the city’s current ordinance does not prohibit RVs from being parked in back yards- only front or side yards-and said that a driveway could be considered a front or side yard.
He said the matter is a “dicey issue” because a lot of people have RVs. “In my opinion an attempt to ban them is a mistake.”
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NEW Evergreen Element Walk-Thru Video
May 15th, 2012The Element is one of the few travel trailers on the market to meet the 60 square feet "frontal area towing requirements" of the OEM automotive manufacturers. Defined as the total area of the trailer that is exposed to air resistance, the Element does not exceed 60 square feet-thus far exceeding the aer
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Insurer's new Website Helps Customers Find the Right RV, Manufactured Home, and Vacation Home Rental Coverage
May 15th, 2012International Insurance Group, Inc. recently launched a new website at http://www.iigins.com which allows customers to more easily learn about specialty insurance for Recreational Vehicles, Manufactured Homes, and Non-Standard Home Insurance coverage for Rental, Vacant, and Vacation Homes. “For many years, consumers have been placing these coverages with traditional Home and Auto insurers, who may not specialize in these markets. Our website educates our specialty insurance customers about the unique risks and coverages that are available for RVers, Mobilehome Owners, and Landlords”, stated Nate Watson, IIG’s Chief Operation Officer.
Flagstaff, Arizona (PRWEB) May 14, 2012
Leading Recreational Vehicle, Manufactured Home, and Non Standard Homeowners (Rental, Vacant, Vacation Rental) insurance provider International Insurance Group, Inc, has recently launched a new website that allows its customers to learn about the unique insurance risks and coverages available for these niches.
Consumers can research specialty coverages and obtain quotes from multiple A rated insurers from the website, which is located at http://www.iigins.com
The site also offers a robust Service Center where customers can make payments, obtain copies of policies, and request changes to their policies.
“For many years, consumers have been placing these coverages with traditional Home and Auto insurers, who may not specialize in these markets. Our website educates our specialty insurance customers about the unique risks and coverages that are available for RVers, Mobilehome Owners, and Landlords”, stated Nate Watson, IIG’s Chief Operation Officer.
The site also offers Blog Post and a News section so that customers in these niches can spend some time learning about current events which are important to them.
International Insurance Group, Inc, licensed in every state except Hawaii, is a leading provider of Specialty Personal Lines Insurance for owners of RV’s, Travel Trailers, Manufactured Homes, Vacant, Rental, and Vacation Dwellings, and Mexico Coverage.
Derek Kartchner
International Insurance Group, Inc.
888-467-4639
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Drew Industries To Present At Citi 2012 Global Consumer Conference May 22
May 15th, 2012WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Drew Industries Incorporated (DW), a leading supplier of components for recreational vehicles (RV) and manufactured homes, today announced that Fred Zinn, President and CEO, and Joseph Giordano, CFO and Treasurer, will present at 11:35 AM at the Citi 2012 Global Consumer Conference on May 22 at the New York Palace Hotel in New York City.
A live webcast, as well as an audio replay, which will be available following the conference, may be accessed by logging onto www.drewindustries.com and going to the Presentations page under the Investor Relations tab.
About Drew
Drew, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Kinro and Lippert Components, supplies a broad array of components for RVs and manufactured homes, including windows, doors, chassis, chassis parts, bath and shower units, axles, and upholstered furniture, and slide-out mechanisms for RVs. In addition, Drew manufactures components for modular housing, truck caps and buses, as well as for trailers used to haul boats, livestock, equipment and other cargo. Currently, from 29 factories located throughout the United States, Drew serves most major national manufacturers of RVs and manufactured homes in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Additional information about Drew and its products can be found at www.drewindustries.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to financial condition, results of operations, business strategies, operating efficiencies or synergies, competitive position, growth opportunities for existing products, acquisitions, plans and objectives of management, markets for the Company’s Common Stock and other matters. Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” for the purpose of the safe harbor provided by Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”).
Forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, those relating to our future business prospects, net sales, expenses and income (loss), cash flow, and financial condition, whenever they occur in this press release are necessarily estimates reflecting the best judgment of our senior management at the time such statements were made, and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made. You should consider forward-looking statements, therefore, in light of various important factors, including those set forth in this press release, and in our subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
There are a number of factors, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, which could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, in addition to other matters described in this press release, pricing pressures due to domestic and foreign competition, costs and availability of raw materials (particularly steel, steel-based components, and aluminum) and other components, availability of credit for financing the retail and wholesale purchase of products for which we sell our components, availability and costs of labor, inventory levels of retail dealers and manufacturers, levels of repossessed manufactured homes and RVs, changes in zoning regulations for manufactured homes, sales declines in the industries to which we sell our products, the financial condition of our customers, the financial condition of retail dealers of products for which we sell our components, retention and concentration of significant customers, the successful integration of recent acquisitions, interest rates, oil and gasoline prices, and the outcome of litigation. In addition, international, national and regional economic conditions and consumer confidence affect the retail sale of products for which we sell our components.
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RV Propane Gas Regulators
May 13th, 2012Understand how propane gas regulators for recreational vehicles work, the benefits, types and more. A TrailerLifeTV original video. For more RV videos, please visit www.trailerlife.tv!
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