“Given the significant and consistent operating losses Arctic Cat Inc (NASDAQ: ACAT) has displayed the past several years, worsening further still as we see in 3Q
results, we view it unlikely that another strategic or financial buyer would be willing to pay a meaningful premium to the
$18.50/share buyout offer already on the table,” Wunderlich’s Rommel Dionisio said in a note.
The analyst maintains a Hold rating on the company, with a price target of $18.50.
Higher Offer Unlikely
Following the recent announcement of having entered into a definitive
agreement to be acquired by Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT)
for $18.50 per share, Arctic Cat reported its Q3 results well below the guidance and consensus expectations.
Dionisio mentioned that the results reflected competitive challenges and tough retail environments for both snowmobiles and
ATV/ROVs, as well as for parts and accessories.
“Given Arctic
Cat’s current lack of earnings visibility and considerable operating losses, we would view higher buyout offers as somewhat
unlikely,” the analyst stated.
Disappointing Fundamentals
The company reported its Q3 revenue at $117 million, with EPS of $(2.85), meaningfully missing the consensus forecasts.
Dionisio pointed out that Arctic Cat’s fundamental performance has continued to deteriorate sharply, against the backdrop of
tough retail environments, high dealer inventories, competitive promotional pressure and weak reception of new products.
The revenue and EPS estimates for fiscal year 2017 and 2018 have been reduced to reflect “ongoing weakness in both the
snowmobile and ATV/ROV markets, combined with Arctic Cat’s declining market share, high dealer inventory levels, and disappointing
recent new product introductions,” the analyst added.
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Latest Ratings for ACAT
Date |
Firm |
Action |
From |
To |
Jan 2017 |
BMO Capital |
Upgrades |
Underperform |
Market Perform |
Jan 2017 |
Jefferies |
Downgrades |
Buy |
Hold |
Jan 2017 |
Wells Fargo |
Downgrades |
Market Perform |
Underperform |
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