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Drew InDustrIes IncorporateD is a leading supplier of components 
for recreational vehicles and manufactured homes. Drew operates through 
two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Lippert Components, Inc. and Kinro, Inc.

From 30 factories located throughout the United States, Drew supplies the leading manufacturers  
of recreational vehicles and manufactured homes. In addition, Drew manufactures components for 
adjacent industries including buses, trailers used to haul boats, livestock, equipment and other cargo, 
truck caps, modular housing and factory-built mobile office units. In 2012, the RV Products Segment 
accounted for 87 percent of Drew’s con solidated net sales, of which 84 percent were of components 
sold to manufacturers of travel trailer and fifth-wheel RVs. The Manufactured Housing Products 
Segment accounted for 13 percent of Drew’s consolidated net sales.

Management of Drew is committed to acting ethically and responsibly, and to providing full and accurate 
disclosure to the Company’s stockholders, employees and other stakeholders.

drew’s produCts inClude :

 Steel chassis

  Vinyl and aluminum 
 windows and screens

  Slide-out mechanisms 
and solutions

  Axles and suspension 
solutions

  Manual, electric and 
hydraulic stabilizer and 
lifting systems

   Chassis components

  Entry, baggage, patio, 
and ramp doors

  Entry steps

  Furniture and mattresses

  Awnings

  Thermoformed bath, 
kitchen and  
other products

   Electronics

   Other accessories

Financial Data

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

2008(1)

2009(1)

2010

2011

2012

Year Ended December 31,

Operating Data:

Net sales

Goodwill impairment

Executive retirement/succession

Operating profit (loss)

Income (loss) before income taxes

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

Net income (loss)

Net income (loss) per common share:

  Basic

  Diluted

Financial Data:

Working capital

Total assets

Long-term obligations

Stockholders’ equity

$ 510,506

$ 397,839

$ 572,755

$ 681,166

$ 901,123

$  5,487

$  45,040

$  2,667

$ 

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$ 

$ 

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$ 

$ 

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$  1,456

$  19,898

$ (35,581)

$  45,428

$  48,548

$  58,132

$  19,021

$ (36,370)

$  45,210

$  48,256

$  57,802

$  7,343

$ (12,317)

$  17,176

$  18,197

$  20,462

$  11,678

$ (24,053)

$  28,034

$  30,059

$  37,340

$ 

$ 

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0.53

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1.26

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1.34

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$ 

1.66

1.64

$  84,378

$ 113,744

$  97,791

$  85,657

$  84,243

$ 311,358

$ 288,065

$ 306,781

$ 351,083

$ 373,868

$  9,763

$  8,243

$  18,248

$  21,876

$  19,843

$ 258,878

$ 244,115

$ 243,459

$ 277,296

$ 284,245

(1) The Company recorded after-tax charges for goodwill impairment of $29.4 million in 2009 and $3.3 million in 2008.

Excluding these charges, net income was $5.3 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, in 2009, and net income was $15.0 million, or $0.68 per diluted 
share, in 2008. For a reconciliation to consolidated results, see Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of 
Operations in the 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Total Sales
(in millions)

Return on Equity

Adjusted Net  Income Per 
 Common Share 
(diluted)

$901

$681

$573

$511

$398

12.7%

11.4%

11.0%

$1.64

$1.34

$1.26

5.8%(a)

2.2%(a)

$0.68(a)

$0.24(a)

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Recreational Vehicle 
Products Segment

Manufactured Housing 
Products Segment

(a)  Excludes charges for impairment of goodwill in 2008 and 2009. For a reconciliation to consolidated results, see Management’s Discussion and 

Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in the 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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To Our Stockholders:

April 8, 2013
FROm ThE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF DREW INDuSTRIES

We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate 
Jason Lippert on becoming Drew’s CEO as of May 10, 
2013, when Fred Zinn retires after a long and successful 
career with Drew. Fred’s service and dedication to Drew 
have been exceptional, and his insights, knowledge, and 
experience will be greatly missed. 

Jason has been with Drew for more than 15 years, and for 
the last five years he has been the Chairman and CEO of 
Lippert Components and Kinro, Drew’s subsidiaries, as 
well as a Director of Drew. This transition is the result of  
a comprehensive executive succession plan initiated by 
Drew’s Board of Directors in 2011, but it has actually been 
part of a much longer road that began in October 1997, 
when Drew acquired Lippert Components from Jason’s 
family. Since then, Jason has been integral to Drew’s 
operations, and essential to Drew’s success and growth. 

We are confident that Jason and the exceptionally strong 
and broad team of executives and managers that he 
helped recruit and develop, are well-prepared to lead Drew 
through new challenges and opportunities, strengthen the 
foundation for increased stockholder value and achieve 
new milestones in sales and profits.

$901million

2012 Net SaleS

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  Drew’s 2012 sales reached a record $901 million, 
quite an accomplishment considering that just three 
years earlier we were in the depths of the “Great 
Recession,” and our sales were $398 million. Not 
only has industry-wide production of recreational 
vehicles rebounded nearly 75 percent in the last three 
years, but Drew has far exceeded industry growth 
rates through 10 strategic acquisitions, new product 
introductions, and diversification into adjacent mar-
kets. As a result of our talented management team, 
strong balance sheet, and competitive strengths, 
Drew is in an excellent position to continue to grow 
and prosper. 

  We are quite proud of what we have accom-

plished since the Great Recession. In 2013 and 
beyond, we plan to build on our prior successes  
by acting on the opportunities we have developed, 
by pursuing new strategies to increase sales and 
improve our operating margins, and by appropriately 
balancing risk and reward.

GROWTh IN CORE mARkETS

  For more than a decade, Drew has consistently 
exceeded RV industry growth by providing outstand-
ing products and service to the leading producers  
of towable RVs across the United States. In 2012,  
the continuing recovery in the RV  industry, along 
with strong demand for our products, enabled Drew 
to achieve a 32 percent increase, to $659 million, in 
sales of components used in the  production of tow-
able RVs, Drew’s primary RV market. Drew was also 
quite successful during 2012 in the motorhome RV mar-
ket. Our sales of components for motorhomes rose 
91 percent, to $30 million. With several of our key 
products gaining market share, we expect our sales 
of components for both towable and motorhome RVs 
to continue to exceed industry growth rates in 2013. 
  Prospects for continued growth in the RV indus-
try also remain strong. The Recreational Vehicle Indus-
try Association (RVIA) is forecasting an 8 percent 
increase in industry-wide production of towable RVs, 
and a 13 percent increase in motorhome production 
in 2013. Long-term demographic trends also favor  
RV industry growth, as the number of consumers 
between the ages of 55 and 70, a key segment of  
the RV buying population, is expected to increase  
27 percent between 2010 and 2020. The RVIA’s long-
standing advertising campaign has also increasingly 

attracted younger families to the RV lifestyle. Further, 
data regarding the age of RVs on the road suggests 
that we may be in the early stages of an RV replace-
ment cycle that could boost retail demand in the 
coming years.

In manufactured housing, the other major mar-
ket Drew serves, industry-wide production of manu-
factured homes showed moderate improvement  
in 2012, with unit production up 6 percent. Many 
industry experts expect similar industry growth in 
2013. Sales by Drew’s Manufactured Housing Products 
Segment increased 9 percent in 2012, to $120 million. 
We are encouraged by the recent improvement in 
the single-family housing market, which could signal 
further growth for manufactured housing.

  Growth in sales of components for RVs and 
manufactured homes remains a major element of 
our long-term strategic plan.

DIvERSIFICATION INTO ADjACENT mARkETS

  Many of our quality products, including windows, 

furniture, doors, axles and awnings, are well-suited 
for use outside of our core markets. Our efforts to 
diversify into new, “adjacent markets” including cargo 
and utility trailers, buses, pick-up trucks, modular 

Drew’s 2012 sales reached a record 
$901 million, quite an accomplish- 
ment considering that just three 
years earlier we were in the depths 
of the “Great Recession,” and our 
sales were $398 million.

homes, and factory-built mobile office units, continued 
to gain momentum in 2012. Drew’s sales of compo-
nents to adjacent markets increased 67 percent in 
2012, to $96 million, and were more than 10 percent of 
consolidated sales. We anticipate that our continuing 
efforts to expand in these markets will provide us 
with significant growth opportunities well into the 
future, as the identified market for our products in 
these markets exceeds $600 million. 

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  Over the last two years, Drew has also increased 

its focus on the $250 million aftermarket for RV and 
manufactured housing products. By creating a 
 dedicated aftermarket sales force, developing new 
relationships, and creating innovative packaging, we 
have established a platform from which we have the 
opportunity to grow significantly. 

  By utilizing our key strengths and competitive 
advantages, over time we expect to become a lead-
ing supplier and valued partner to our customers in 
these markets, just as we have in our core markets.

COST CONTROL AND PRODuCTION 
EFFICIENCIES

Improving our bottom-line results is the top  
priority of our entire management team. In 2012,  
we “paid the price,” so to speak, for our exceptional  
top-line growth, as adding more than 1,000 new 
employees caused overtime, hiring and training 
costs, and scrap rates to all be higher than normal. 
We also invested heavily in new products and markets, 
as well as facility consolidation, lean manufacturing 
 initiatives, and other production improvements. 
Together, these “costs of growth” reduced our 
 operating margin for 2012 by more than 2 percent. 
However, production efficiencies have begun to 
improve, and we are in an excellent position to 

achieve further improvements, particularly in the 
second half of 2013.

PAY FOR PERFORmANCE

  Drew’s executive compensation plans have 
long been designed to reward high returns on invest-
ment. As a result, management is very motivated to 
seek profit growth and optimal asset utilization, and 
to identify investments likely to yield high returns. 
Our performance-based awards are also structured 
to link a substantial portion of executives’ potential 
compensation to Drew’s long-term performance. 
Our compensation programs focus the efforts of our 
executives, and yield results for our stockholders.  
In 2012, our Return on Equity reached 12.7 percent, 
well above the recent median ROE of 8.9 percent for 
the S&P Small Cap 600. In 2013, we are expanding 
these performance-based compensation programs 
to include even more key executives.

FINANCIAL STRENGTh AND RETuRNS TO 
STOCkhOLDERS

In December 2012, we returned $45 million to 
our stockholders with a special cash dividend of $2 
per share. This followed a special cash dividend of 
$33 million, or $1.50 per share, just two years earlier. 
These dividends, paid during a period when we also 

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made significant investments in our future through 
acquisitions, capacity expansion, and productivity 
initiatives, exemplify our commitment to optimizing 
cash flow and long-term stockholder returns. Despite 
these expenditures, at December 31, 2012, we had 
no debt, $10 million of cash, and substantial unused 
borrowing capacity. Accordingly, we have the finan-
cial strength to respond quickly to opportunities  
as they arise.

2013

  Both Drew and the industries we serve are 
 well-positioned for continued growth in 2013. Early 
indications are that RV and manufactured housing 
industry production levels have increased over year-
earlier levels. Drew’s first quarter 2013 sales increased 
approximately 13 percent compared to the first 
quarter of 2012, despite the difficult comparisons 
against the 32 percent sales growth we achieved in 
the 2012 first quarter. Favorable reports on consumer 
traffic and sales at numerous retail RV trade shows 
in early 2013 are an encouraging sign for retail 
demand in 2013.

  Throughout 2013, we will continue to focus on 
cost control and improving production efficiencies. 

At the same time, we will seek further growth in  
our core markets, adjacent markets, and the related 
aftermarkets, by continuing to provide innovative 
products and outstanding service to our customers. 
We are enthusiastic about the opportunities we  
have identified, and look forward to reporting on the 
status of our progress during the coming year.

Leigh j. Abrams
Chairman of the Board

Fredric m. Zinn
President and Chief Executive Officer

jason D. Lippert
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lippert 
Components, Inc. and Kinro, Inc.

On a personal note, I look forward to my retirement with mixed emotions. I will truly miss the 
 wonderful people I have had the privilege to know during more than 32 years at Drew—my mentor 
Leigh Abrams, our Board, my fellow employees, our investors, and many other valued business 
associates. My career at Drew has provided me with a fascinating education and extraordinary 
opportunities. While it will be difficult to leave behind the day-to-day interaction with all of you,  
I depart knowing that Drew is in excellent hands. 

Jason D. Lippert

Fredric M. Zinn

Leigh J. Abrams

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RecReatioNal
Vehicle PRoDuctS

Drew’s RV Products Segment accounted for 87 percent 
of consolidated net sales in 2012, of which 84 percent 
were of components sold to manufacturers of travel 
trailer and fifth-wheel RVs.

We are committed to listening and responding to the needs of 

our customers, and providing innovative, high quality products, 

as well as exceptional customer service. We believe these factors 

have been, and will continue to be, vital in increasing our sales 

to the industries we supply.

Our Rv Segment products are primarily sold to manufacturers 

of towable Rvs. In addition, as a result of investments made 

over the past few years, and new sales teams, our focus on 

additional end markets has expanded, including motorhome 

Rvs, buses, trailers and truck caps, as well as the aftermarket 

for these industries. Collectively, our sales to these end mar-

kets, other than travel trailer and fifth-wheel Rvs, accounted for 

16 percent of Rv Segment net sales in 2012, up from 10 percent 

of Rv Segment net sales in 2010.

Drew’S SaleS COnTenT  
per Travel Trailer anD 
fifTh-wheel rv prODuCeD 
inDuSTry-wiDe

Peak sales potential is approximately $5,000  
per travel trailer and fifth-wheel RV

$2,713

$2,348

$2,148

$2,010

$1,847

$1,716

$1,542

$1,374

$1,281

$1,012

$862

$670

$871

$796

$ 663

$1,666

$1,330

$1,281

$1,450 $1,429

$1,368

$1,333

$1,493 $1,465

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$781million
$781m

RV PRoDuctS  
SeGmeNt ReVeNue

RV PRoDuct S 
SeGmeNt ReVeNue

$ 659m

Travel Trailer & 
Fifth-Wheel—OEm

$ 73m

Adjacent 
Industries

$ 30m

motorhome—OEm

$ 19m

Aftermarket

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$ 659m

Travel Trailer & 
Fifth-Wheel—OEm

$ 73m

Adjacent 
Industries

$ 30m

motorhome—OEm

$ 19m

Aftermarket

$781m

RV PRoDuct S 
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 84% Travel Trailer & FiFTh-Wheel—OeM

Between 2001 and 2012, we quadrupled our content per travel trailer and fifth-wheel Rv, demonstrating the 
successful execution of our strategy to grow. With continual improvements to existing products, and the 
 frequent introduction of new products, such as awnings, we believe there is significant opportunity for con-
tinued growth in sales of our products to manufacturers of travel trailer and fifth-wheel Rvs.

 9% aDjacenT inDusTries

In june 2011, we formed a sales team dedicated to adjacent industries, including trailers for cargo, livestock 
and equipment, as well as truck caps, and transit and school buses. We estimate that the market size for 
our existing products in these adjacent industries exceeds $500 million.

 4% MOTOrhOMe—OeM

In 2012, our content per motorhome Rv increased by 68 percent compared to 2011, which along with  
a 14 percent increase in industry-wide production of motorhome Rvs, enabled us to nearly double our 
motorhome sales from 2011 to 2012. We estimate that the market size for our existing products in the 
motorhome industry exceeds $100 million.

 2% aFTerMarkeT

In early 2011, we formed another sales team dedicated to the aftermarket for the Company’s products. 
many of our existing products, including doors, windows, mattresses, furniture, leveling devices, 
suspension products, awnings, and other accessories, have significant aftermarket potential. We esti-
mate that the market size for our existing products in the Rv, bus and trailer aftermarket exceeds 
$200 million.

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houSiNG PRoDuctS

Drew’s mh Products Segment accounted for  
13 percent of consolidated net sales in 2012.

Since 2001, our content per manufactured home has increased 

over $800 per unit, or more than 120 percent. Over that same 

period, manufactured housing industry-wide production declined 

72 percent. In response, we have adjusted, closing facilities and 

reducing fixed costs. As a result, our operating margin in the  

$2,713

MH Segment in 2012 was consistent with 2001. Looking forward, 
$2,148
we believe that we have the capacity to significantly increase our 

$2,010

$2,348

sales in the MH Segment without adding  significant fixed costs  

$1,716

$1,847

Drew’S SaleS COnTenT  
per ManufaCTureD hOMe 
prODuCeD inDuSTry-wiDe

Peak sales potential is approximately $4,500  
per manufactured home

$1,666

$1,330

$1,281

$1,450 $1,429

$1,368

$1,333

$1,493 $1,465

in the short-term. 

$1,542

$1,374

$1,281

$1,012

$862

$670

$871

$796

$ 663

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Adjacent 
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mh PRoDuct S 
SeGmeNt ReVeNue

$16m

Aftermarket

 67% OeM

Based on our content per manufactured home produced by the industry, for every 1,000 
units produced, our sales would increase by approximately $1.5 million.

 20% aDjacenT inDusTries

Our sales to adjacent industries in the mh Segment are primarily to manufacturers of 
modular homes, factory-built mobile office units and sheds.

 13% aFTerMarkeT

We supply windows, doors, and thermoformed bath products as replacement parts to the 
manufactured housing aftermarket. 

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COrpOraTe i nfOr MaTiOn

B OA R D  O F  D I R E CT O R S   
(pictured left, from top to bottom)

leigh j. abrams
Chairman of the Board  
of Drew Industries Incorporated

james F. Gero(1)(2)(3)
Lead Director of the Board  
of Drew Industries Incorporated,
Private Investor and  
Chairman of Orthofix International, N.v.

Fredric M. Zinn*
President and Chief Executive Officer  
of Drew Industries Incorporated

jason D. lippert*
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of  
Lippert Components, Inc. and kinro, Inc.

edward W. rose, iii(1)(3) 
President of Cardinal Investment Company, Inc.

Frederick B. hegi, jr.(1)(2)(3)
Founding Partner, Wingate Partners

David a. reed(1)(2)(3)
President of Causeway  
Capital management LLC

john B. lowe, jr.(1)(2)(3)
Chairman of TDIndustries, Inc.

Brendan j. Deely(1)(2)(3)
President and Chief Executive Officer  
of L&W Supply Corporation, 
a subsidiary of uSG Corporation

  members of the Committees of the  
  Board of Directors, as follows:

(1) Compensation Committee

(2) Audit Committee

(3) Corporate Governance and  

Nominating Committee

C O R P O R AT E  O F F I C E R S

Fredric M. Zinn*
President and Chief Executive Officer

joseph s. Giordano iii*
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

harvey F. Milman, esq.*
vice President-Chief Legal Officer  
and Secretary

christopher l. smith*
Corporate Controller

E X E CU T I V E  O F F I C E S*
200 mamaroneck Avenue  
White Plains, NY 10601  
(914) 428-9098  
website: www.drewindustries.com  
E-mail: drew@drewindustries.com

L I P P E RT  C O M P O N E N T S ,  I N C .
K I N R O,  I N C .
Corporate headquarters  
2703 College Avenue  
Goshen, IN 46528  
(574) 535-1125

I N D E P E N D E N T  R E g I ST E R E D  P U B L I C 
AC C OU N T I Ng   F I R M
kPmG LLP  
Stamford Square  
3001 Summer Street  
Stamford, CT 06905

T R A N S F E R  AgE N T  A N D  R E gI ST R A R
American Stock Transfer  
& Trust Company  
59 maiden Lane  
New York, NY 10038  
(212) 936-5100  
(800) 937-5449  
website: www.amstock.com

C O R P O R AT E gOV E R NA N C E
Copies of the Company’s Governance Principles, 
Guidelines for Business Conduct, Code of Ethics  
for Senior Financial Officers, Whistleblower Policy, 
and the Charters and key Practices of the Audit, 
Compensation, and Corporate Governance and 
Nominating Committees are on the Company’s  
website, and are available upon request, without 
charge, by writing to:
     Secretary  

Drew Industries Incorporated  
200 mamaroneck Avenue  
White Plains, NY 10601

C E O / C F O   CE RT I F I CAT I O N S
The most recent certifications by our Chief 
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursu-
ant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 
2002 are filed as exhibits to our Form 10-k. We have 
also filed with the New York Stock Exchange the 
most recent Annual CEO Certification as required 
by Section 303A.12 (a) of the New York Stock 
Exchange Listed Company manual.

*For additional information regarding executive 
succession and corporate relocation, see 2012  
Form 10-k Item 1. Business—Executive Succession

Pay-F o R-P e R F o R m a Nc e
Through a combination of performance-based incentives and stock-based awards, Drew strives to attract, moti-
vate and retain talented, entrepreneurial and innovative management.

We have designed our pay-for-performance incentive compensation program to be the “workhorse” of our man-
agement compensation. Performance-based incentive compensation has historically represented the major 
portion of the overall compensation of our key managers. We believe that those key employees who have the 
greatest ability to influence the Company’s results should be compensated primarily based on the financial 
results of those operations for which they are responsible.

Our stock-based awards ensure that our managers have a continuing personal interest in the long-term  
success of the Company and create a culture of ownership among management, while also rewarding long-
term return to stockholders.

 
 
 
2012 Form 10-K
Drew InDustrIes IncorporateD

UNITED STATES 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 
Washington, D.C. 20549 

FORM 10-K 

 (Mark One)  

  ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 

1934  

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012  

  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT 

OF 1934  

For the transition period from              to              

Commission file number 001-13646  

DREW INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 

Delaware 
(State or other jurisdiction of 
incorporation or organization) 

200 Mamaroneck Ave. 
White Plains, New York 
(Address of principal executive offices) 

13-3250533 
(I.R.S. Employer 
Identification Number) 

10601 
(Zip Code) 

(914) 428-9098 
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code) 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: 

Title of each class 
Common Stock, $.01 par value 

Name of each exchange 
    on which registered     
New York Stock Exchange 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: 
None 

Indicate  by  check  mark  if  the  registrant  is  a  well-known  seasoned  issuer,  as  defined  in  Rule  405  of  the  Securities 
Act.    Yes      No   
Indicate  by  check  mark  if  the  registrant  is  not  required  to  file  reports  pursuant  to  Section 13  or  Section 15(d)  of  the 
Act.    Yes      No   
Indicate  by  check  mark  whether  the  registrant  (1) has  filed  all  reports  required  to  be  filed  by  Section 13  or  15(d)  of  the 
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required 
to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes      No   

 
 
 
 
  
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
  
  
    
  
  
 
   
   
   
 
  
  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every 
Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232-405 of this chapter) 
during  the  preceding  12 months  (or  for  such  shorter  period  that  the  registrant  was  required  to  submit  and  post  such 
files.)    Yes      No   
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229-405 of this chapter) is 
not  contained  herein,  and  will  not  be  contained,  to  the  best  of  registrant's  knowledge,  in  definitive  proxy  or  information 
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.   
Indicate  by  check  mark  whether  the  registrant  is  a  large  accelerated  filer,  an  accelerated  filer,  a  non-accelerated  filer,  or  a 
smaller  reporting  company.  See  the  definitions  of  “large  accelerated  filer,”  “accelerated  filer”  and  “smaller  reporting 
company” in Rule 12(b)-2 of the Exchange Act.  Accelerated filer  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange 
Act).    Yes      No   
The aggregate market value of the voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which 
the common equity was last sold, or the average bid and asked price of such common equity, as of the last business day of the 
registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter was $413,078,900. The registrant has no non-voting common stock. 
The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock, as of the latest practicable date (February 28, 2013) was  
22,805,806 shares of common stock. 

Proxy Statement with respect to the 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 23, 2013 is incorporated by 
reference into Items 10, 11, 12 and 14 of Part III. 

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 

SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS 

This  Form  10-K  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 Form 10-K 
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  Form  10-K  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 Form 10-K, and in 
our subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).  

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 Form 10-K, 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  acquisitions, 
realization of efficiency improvements, 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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Item 1.  BUSINESS. 

Summary 

PART I 

Drew  Industries  Incorporated  (“Drew”  or  the  “Company”  or  the  “Registrant”)  has  two  reportable 
operating segments: the recreational vehicle (“RV”) products segment (the “RV Segment”), and the manufactured 
housing products segment (the “MH Segment”). The RV Segment accounted for 87 percent of consolidated net 
sales for 2012, and the MH Segment accounted for 13 percent of consolidated net sales for 2012. Approximately 
84 percent of the Company’s RV Segment net sales were of products to manufacturers of travel trailer and fifth-
wheel  RVs.  The  balance  represents  sales  of  components  for  motorhomes,  truck  caps  and  buses,  as  well  as  for 
trailers used to haul boats, livestock, equipment and other cargo, and for the aftermarket. Drew’s operations are 
conducted  through  its  wholly-owned  subsidiaries,  Lippert  Components,  Inc.  and  its  subsidiaries  (collectively, 
“Lippert”) and Kinro, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Kinro”), each of which has operations in both the 
RV Segment and the MH Segment.   

Over  the  last  fifteen  years,  the  Company  acquired  a  number  of  manufacturers  of  components  for  RVs, 
manufactured homes, specialty trailers and adjacent industries, expanded its geographic market and product lines, 
consolidated manufacturing facilities, and integrated manufacturing, distribution and administrative functions. At 
December 31, 2012, the Company operated 30 manufacturing facilities in 11 states, and achieved consolidated net 
sales of $901 million for the year ended December 31, 2012.  

The Company was incorporated under the laws of Delaware on March 20, 1984, and is the successor to 
Drew  National  Corporation,  which  was  incorporated  under  the  laws  of  Delaware  in  1962.  The  Company's 
principal executive and administrative offices are located at 200 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, New York 
10601; telephone number (914) 428-9098; website www.drewindustries.com; e-mail drew@drewindustries.com. 
The Company makes available free of charge on its website its Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports 
on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K (and amendments to those reports) filed with the SEC as soon as 
reasonably practicable after such materials are electronically filed. 

Recent Developments 

Executive Succession and Corporate Relocation 

On February 12, 2013, the Company announced that Fred Zinn, President and Chief Executive Officer, 
will  retire  effective  May  10,  2013.  Jason  D.  Lippert,  Chairman  and  Chief  Executive  Officer  of  Lippert 
Components and Kinro, subsidiaries of the Company, has been named to succeed Mr. Zinn as Chief Executive 
Officer of the Company. This leadership transition is the result of a comprehensive succession process initiated by 
the Board of Directors in 2011.  

Mr. Zinn, who will turn 62 in March, has been an executive officer of the Company since 1986, served as 
President  and  a  Director  since  2008,  and  as  CEO  since  2009.  Mr.  Zinn  is  not  standing  for  re-election  as  a 
Director, but he will continue to serve as a consultant to the Company through 2013.  

Mr.  Lippert,  age  40,  has  served  as  Chairman  and  Chief  Executive  Officer  of  Lippert  Components  and 
Kinro,  and  as  a  Director  of  the  Company  for  the  last  five  years,  and  will  also  continue  in  these  positions.  Mr. 
Lippert held various executive positions at Lippert Components and Kinro since 1998. 

Scott  T.  Mereness,  age  41,  has  been  appointed  President  and  Chief  Operating  Officer  of  the  Company 
effective May 10, 2013. Mr. Mereness will also continue to serve as President of Lippert and Kinro, as he has 
since 2010. Mr. Mereness held various executive positions at Lippert and Kinro since 2001. 

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Drew  also  announced  that  its  corporate  headquarters  will  relocate  from  White  Plains,  New  York  to 
Elkhart County, Indiana, the location of the corporate headquarters of Lippert Components and Kinro, and where 
more than 80 percent of all RVs produced in the U.S. are manufactured. 

Joseph  S.  Giordano  III,  age  44,  Chief  Financial  Officer  and Treasurer  of the  Company  since  2008  and 
Corporate  Controller  from  2003  to  2008,  will  relocate  to  Elkhart  County,  and  will  continue  to  serve  as  Chief 
Financial Officer and Treasurer.  

Harvey F. Milman, age 71, who has served as General Counsel then Chief Legal Officer of the Company 
since 1969, will retire effective July 31, 2013. Mr. Milman will continue to serve as a consultant to the Company 
through 2015. Mr. Milman will be succeeded by Robert A. Kuhns, age 47. For the past thirteen years Mr. Kuhns 
was a partner in the Corporate Group at the Minneapolis offices of Dorsey & Whitney, a full-service global law 
firm. 

Christopher  L.  Smith,  age  37,  has  been  Corporate  Controller  since  May  2008,  and  was  Assistant 
Controller  from  August  2005  to  May  2008.  Mr.  Smith’s  tenure  will  terminate  on  or  about  July  31,  2013  in 
connection with the relocation of the Company’s offices. Mr. Smith will be succeeded by Brian M. Hall, age 38. 
Mr. Hall has been a senior manager at Crowe Horwath LLP for the past 8 years. 

Sales and Profits 

In  Item 7. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” 

we describe in detail the increase in our sales and profits during 2012.  

Net sales for 2012 reached a record $901 million, a 32 percent increase over net sales of $681 million in 
2011, as both of the Company’s segments achieved greater net sales growth than the industries they serve. Net 
sales of the Company’s RV Segment increased 37 percent, compared to a 14 percent increase in industry-wide 
wholesale  shipments  of  travel  trailer  and  fifth-wheel  RVs.  Approximately  84  percent  of  the  Company’s  RV 
Segment  net  sales  are  components  to  manufacturers  of  travel  trailer  and  fifth-wheel  RVs.  The  RV  Segment 
represented 87 percent of consolidated net sales in 2012. Net sales of the Company’s MH Segment increased 9 
percent, compared to a 6 percent increase in industry-wide production of manufactured homes. The MH Segment 
represented  13  percent  of  consolidated  net  sales  in  2012.  The  Company’s  net  sales  growth  exceeded  industry-
wide  wholesale  shipments  of  RVs  and  manufactured  homes  during  2012  primarily  as  a  result  of  acquisitions, 
market share gains and the introduction of new products. In addition, the Company achieved increased sales of 
components to adjacent industries, such as buses, modular housing, mobile office units, truck caps, and trailers 
used to haul boats, livestock, equipment and other cargo.  

For 2012, the Company reported net income of $37.3 million, or $1.64 per diluted share, an increase of 24 

percent from net income of $30.1 million or $1.34 per diluted share for 2011.  

Net  income  in  2012  was  impacted  by  lower  operating  efficiencies  resulting  from  training  in  excess  of 
1,000  new  employees,  overtime,  outsourcing  and  other  costs  required  to  meet  the  greater  than  expected  $220 
million sales increase in 2012. In addition, the Company incurred facility consolidation and realignment costs in 
order  to  meet  the  rising  demand  for  its  products.  Further,  the  Company  continued  to  incur  costs  related  to  its 
investments  in  aluminum  extrusion,  awnings,  and  the  aftermarket,  and  also  incurred  costs  related  to  process 
changes and lean manufacturing initiatives.  

Over the latter half of 2012, the Company developed and implemented action plans to increase capacity 
and  improve  efficiencies.  In  certain  product  lines,  the  Company  has  begun  to  realize  the  benefits  of  these 
initiatives.  However,  the  full  impact  of  these  plans  will  take  time  to  realize.  The  Company  expects  production 
efficiencies to further improve in 2013, in particular the second half of 2013.  

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On December 20, 2012, the Company paid a special cash dividend of $2.00 per share, an aggregate of $45 
million, to holders of record of its Common Stock on December 10, 2012. At December 31, 2012, the Company 
had $9.9 million in cash, no debt, and substantial available borrowing capacity. 

RV Segment 

Through  its  wholly-owned  subsidiaries,  the  Company  manufactures  and  markets  a  variety  of  products 

used in the production of RVs, including:  

•  Steel chassis for towable RVs 
•  Axles and suspension solutions  

for towable RVs 

•  Slide-out mechanisms and solutions 
•  Thermoformed bath, kitchen and  

other products  

•  Manual, electric and hydraulic stabilizer 

and lifting systems  

•  Aluminum windows and screens 
•  Chassis components 
•  Furniture and mattresses 
•  Entry, baggage, patio and ramp doors  
•  Entry steps  
•  Awnings 
•  Other accessories 

The Company also supplies certain of these products to the RV aftermarket, and to adjacent industries, 
including manufacturers of truck caps, buses and trailers used to haul boats, livestock, equipment and other cargo. 

In 2012, the RV Segment represented 87 percent of the Company's consolidated net sales, and 81 percent 
of consolidated segment operating profit. Approximately 84 percent of the Company’s RV Segment net sales are 
components to manufacturers of travel trailer and fifth-wheel RVs.  

Raw materials used by the Company's RV Segment, consisting primarily of steel (coil, sheet, tube and I-
beam), extruded aluminum, glass, wood, fabric and foam are available from a number of sources, both domestic 
and foreign.  

Operations  of  the  Company's  RV  Segment  consist  primarily  of  fabricating,  welding,  painting  and 
assembling  components  into  finished  products.  The  Company's  RV  Segment  operations  are  conducted  at  23 
manufacturing  and  warehouse  facilities  throughout  the  United  States,  strategically  located  in  proximity  to  the 
customers they serve. Of these facilities, 6 also conduct operations in the Company's MH Segment. See Item 2. 
“Properties.” 

During  2011  and  2012,  the  Company  added  the  capability  to  extrude  aluminum  at  its  new  aluminum 
extrusion plant. The extruded aluminum components produced are used in a variety of the Company’s products, 
and  the  lighter  weight  and  durability  of  aluminum  is  expected  to  be  attractive  to  manufacturers  of  RVs  and 
motorhomes.  In  2012,  the  Company  used  in  excess  of  30  million  pounds  of  extruded  aluminum.  Further,  the 
Company markets extruded aluminum parts to manufacturers in other industries.  

In late 2011, the Company launched a newly-developed line of RV awnings. The awnings are available in 
both manual and electric versions. The market potential for the awning product line is in excess of $75 million for 
manufacturers  of  RVs  and  an  estimated  $75  million for  aftermarket  sales. The raw  materials,  components,  and 
manufacturing  processes  used  to  manufacture  awnings  are  very  similar  to  those  the  Company  uses  in  its  other 
product  lines.  The  extruded  aluminum  components  used  in  the  awnings  are  produced  in  the  Company’s  new 
aluminum  extrusion  operation.  The  Company  markets  the  awnings  directly  to  RV  manufacturers,  as  well  as 
through aftermarket distributors.  

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The  Company's  RV  Segment  products  are  sold  primarily  to  major  manufacturers  of  RVs  such  as  Thor 
Industries (symbol: THO), Forest River (a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, symbol: BRKA) and other OEMs, 
and, to a lesser extent, to distributors of aftermarket products. 

The  Company's  RV  Segment  operations compete  on  the basis  of  customer  service,  product  quality  and 
innovation, price and reliability. Although definitive information is not readily available, the Company believes 
that with respect to its principal products (i) it is the leading supplier of windows and doors for towable RVs, and 
the Company’s market share for most of its towable RV window and door products is approximately 80 percent; 
(ii) the Company is the leading supplier of chassis and slide-out mechanisms for towable RVs, and the Company's 
market share for chassis and slide-out mechanisms for towable RVs exceeds 90 percent; (iii) the leading suppliers 
of  axles  for  towable  RVs  are  the  Company,  AL-KO  Kober  Corporation  and  Dexter  Axle  Company,  and  the 
Company’s  market  share  for  axles  for  towable  RVs  is  approximately  50  percent;  and  (iv)  its  market  share  for 
furniture  for  towable  RVs  is  approximately  60  percent,  and  the  Company  competes  with  several  other 
manufacturers.   

The Company’s share of the market for its products in adjacent industries cannot be readily determined; 
however, RV Segment net sales to adjacent industries increased from $40 million in 2011 to $73 million in 2012. 
The Company’s share of the aftermarket for RV parts is not significant. The Company has made investments to 
increase its share of both adjacent industries and the aftermarket, and is committed to continue these expansion 
efforts. 

Detailed narrative information about the results of operations of the RV Segment is included in Item 7.  

“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” 

MH Segment 

Through  its  wholly-owned  subsidiaries,  the  Company  manufactures  and  markets  a  variety  of  products 
used in the production of manufactured homes and to a lesser extent, modular housing and mobile office units, 
including:  

•  Vinyl and aluminum windows and screens 
•  Thermoformed bath and kitchen products 
•  Steel and fiberglass entry doors 
•  Aluminum and vinyl patio doors 

•  Steel chassis 
•  Steel chassis parts 
•  Axles 

The Company also supplies windows, doors, and thermoformed bath products as replacement parts to the 

manufactured housing aftermarket, and to adjacent industries. 

In 2012, the MH Segment represented 13 percent of the Company's consolidated net sales, and 19 percent 
of  consolidated  segment  operating  profit.  Certain  of  the  Company’s  MH  Segment  customers  manufacture  both 
manufactured homes and modular homes, and certain of the products manufactured by the Company are suitable 
for  both  types  of  homes.  As  a  result,  the  Company  is  not  always  able  to  determine  in  which  type  of  home  its 
products are installed.  

Raw  materials  used  by  the  Company's  MH  Segment,  consisting  primarily  of  steel  (coil,  sheet  and  I-
beam),  extruded  aluminum  and  vinyl,  glass,  and  ABS  resin,  are  available  from  a  number  of  sources,  both 
domestic and foreign. 

Operations  of  the  Company's  MH  Segment  consist  primarily  of  fabricating,  welding,  thermoforming, 
painting  and  assembling  components  into  finished  products.  The  Company's  MH  Segment  operations  are 
conducted  at  13  manufacturing  and  warehouse  facilities  throughout  the  United  States,  strategically  located  in 

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proximity  to  the  customers  they  serve.  Of  these  facilities,  6  also  conduct  operations  in  the  Company's  RV 
Segment. See Item 2. “Properties.” 

The  Company's  manufactured  housing  products  are  sold  primarily  to  major  producers  of  manufactured 
homes  such  as  Clayton  Homes  (a  subsidiary  of  Berkshire  Hathaway,  symbol:  BRKA),  Cavco  Industries,  Inc. 
(symbol: CVCO), Champion Home Builders, Inc. (a private company), Skyline Corporation (symbol: SKY) and 
other OEMs, and, to a lesser extent, to distributors of aftermarket products.  

The Company's MH Segment competes on the basis of customer service, product quality and innovation, 
price  and  reliability.  Although  definitive  information  is  not  readily  available,  the  Company  believes  that  with 
respect  to  its  principal  products  (i)  it  is  the  leading  supplier  of  windows  for  manufactured  homes,  and  the 
Company's market share for windows exceeds 80 percent; (ii) the Company's manufactured housing chassis and 
chassis  parts  operations  compete  with  several  other manufacturers  of  chassis  and  chassis  parts,  as  well  as  with 
builders of manufactured homes, many of which produce their own chassis and chassis parts, and the Company’s 
market  share  for  chassis  and  chassis  parts  for  manufactured  homes  is  approximately  25  percent;  and  (iii)  the 
Company’s thermoformed bath and kitchen unit operation competes with three other manufacturers of bath and 
kitchen units, and the Company’s market share for bath and kitchen products in the product lines the Company 
supplies is approximately 65 percent. 

The Company’s share of the market for its products in adjacent industries cannot be readily determined; 
however, MH Segment net sales to adjacent industries increased from $17 million in 2011 to $24 million in 2012. 
The  Company’s  share  of  the  aftermarket  for  manufactured  housing  parts  is  not  significant.  The  Company  has 
made  investments  to  increase  its  share  of  both  adjacent  industries  and  the  aftermarket,  and  is  committed  to 
continue these expansion efforts. 

Detailed narrative information about the results of operations of the MH Segment is included in Item 7.  

“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” 

Sales and Marketing 

Other than the activities of its sales personnel and maintenance of customer relationships through quality 
of its products, innovation, service, price and customer satisfaction, the Company does not engage in significant 
marketing efforts, and does not incur significant marketing or advertising expenditures.  

The  Company  has  several  supply  agreements  or  other  arrangements  with  certain  of  its  customers  that 
provide for prices of various products to be fixed for periods generally not in excess of eighteen months; however, 
in certain cases the Company has the right to renegotiate the prices on sixty-days notice. Both the RV Segment 
and the MH Segment typically ship products on average within one to two weeks of receipt of orders from their 
customers and, as a result, neither segment has any significant backlog. 

Because  of  fluctuations  in  dealer  inventories,  and  volatile  economic  conditions,  current  and  future 

seasonal industry trends may be different than in prior years. 

Capacity 

In 2012, the Company’s facilities operated at an average of approximately 65 percent of their practical 
capacity,  and  typically  ran  one  shift  of  production  per  day.  Capacity  varies  significantly  based  on  seasonal 
demand,  as  well  as  by  production  facility,  product  line  and  geographic  region,  with  certain  facilities  at  times 
operating below 50 percent utilization, while other facilities at times operating above 90 percent utilization. 

At December 31, 2012, the Company operated 30 facilities, and for most products has the ability to fill 
demand in excess of capacity at individual facilities by shifting production to other facilities, but the Company 

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would  incur  additional  freight  costs.  Capital  expenditures  for  2012  were  $32  million.  The  ability  to  expand 
capacity  in  certain  product  areas,  if  necessary,  as  well  as  the  potential  to  reallocate  existing  resources,  is 
monitored  regularly  by  management  to  help  ensure  that  the  Company  can  maintain  a  high  level  of  production 
efficiencies throughout its operations. 

Intellectual Property 

The  Company  holds  several  United  States  and  foreign  patents  and  patent  applications  that  relate  to 
various products sold by the Company, and has granted certain licenses that permit third parties to manufacture 
and sell products in consideration for royalty payments. Approximately 10 percent of the Company’s consolidated 
net  sales  are  generated  by  products  covered  by  patents  and  patent  applications  held  by  the  Company.  The 
Company believes that its patents are valuable, and vigorously protects its patents when appropriate. 

From time to time, the Company has received notices or claims that it may be infringing certain patent or 
other  intellectual  property  rights  of  others,  and  the  Company  has  given  notices  to,  or  asserted  claims  against, 
others that they may be infringing certain patent or other intellectual property rights of the Company. However, 
no material litigation is currently pending as a result of these claims. 

Regulatory Matters  

Windows  and  entry  doors  produced  by  the  Company  for  manufactured  homes  must  comply  with 
performance  and  construction  regulations  promulgated  by  the  United  States  Department  of  Housing  and Urban 
Development  (“HUD”)  and  by  the  American  Architectural  Manufacturers  Association  relating  to  air  and water 
infiltration,  structural  integrity,  thermal  performance,  emergency  exit  conformance,  and  hurricane  resistance. 
Certain of the Company’s products must also comply with the International Code Council standards, such as the 
IRC (International Residential Code), the IBC (International Building Code), and the IECC (International Energy 
Conservation Code) as well as state and local building codes. Thermoformed bath products manufactured by the 
Company for manufactured homes must comply with performance and construction regulations promulgated by 
HUD. 

Windows  and  doors  produced  by  the  Company  for  the  RV  industry  are  regulated  by  the  United  States 
Department  of  Transportation  Federal  Highway  Administration  (“DOT”)  and  the  National  Highway  Traffic 
Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) division of the DOT governing safety glass performance, egress ability, door 
hinge and lock systems, egress window retention hardware, and baggage door ventilation. Windows produced by 
the Company for buses are regulated by the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. 

Trailers  produced  by  the  Company  for  hauling  boats,  personal  watercraft,  snowmobiles  and  equipment 
must  comply  with  regulations  promulgated  by  the  Federal  Motor Vehicle  Safety  Standards relating  to  lighting, 
braking, wheels, tires and other vehicle systems.  

Rules promulgated under the Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability and Documentation Act 
(the  “Tread  Act”)  require  manufacturers  of  motor  vehicles  and  certain  motor  vehicle  related  equipment  to 
regularly  make  reports  and  submit  documents  and  certain  historical  data  to  NHTSA  to  enhance  motor  vehicle 
safety, and to respond to requests for information relating to specific complaints or incidents.  

Upholstered  products  and  mattresses  produced  by  the  Company  for  motorized  RVs  and  buses  must 
comply  with  Federal  Motor  Vehicle  Safety  Standards  promulgated  by  NHTSA  regarding  flammability.  In 
addition,  upholstered  products  and  mattresses  produced  by  the  Company  for  motorized  and  towable  RVs  must 
comply  with  regulations  promulgated  by  the  Consumer  Products  Safety  Commission  regarding  flammability. 
Plywood,  particleboard  and  fiberboard  used  in  RV  products  are  required  to  comply  with  standards  for 
formaldehyde emission levels promulgated by the California Air Resources Board and adopted by the Recreation 
Vehicle Industry Association (“RVIA”). 

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The Company believes that it is currently operating in compliance with applicable laws and regulations 
and has made reports and submitted information as required. The Company does not believe that the expense of 
compliance with these laws and regulations, as currently in effect, will have a material effect on the Company's 
operations, financial condition or competitive position.  

The  Company’s  operations  are  also  subject  to  certain  Federal,  state  and  local  regulatory  requirements 
relating  to  the  use,  storage,  discharge  and  disposal  of  hazardous  materials  used  during  the  manufacturing 
processes. Although the Company believes its operations have been consistent with prevailing industry standards, 
and  are  in  substantial  compliance  with  applicable  environmental  laws  and  regulations,  one  or  more  of  the 
Company’s operating sites, or adjacent sites owned by third-parties, have been affected by releases of hazardous 
materials. As a result, the Company may incur expenditures for future investigation and remediation of these sites. 
In the past, environmental compliance costs have not had, and are not expected in the future to have, a material 
effect on the Company’s operations or financial condition; however, there can be no assurance that this trend will 
continue.  

Employees 

The number of persons employed full-time by the Company and its subsidiaries at December 31, 2012 
was  5,179,  compared  to  4,130  at  December  31,  2011.  The  total  at  December  31,  2012  included  4,387  in 
manufacturing and product research and development, 227 in transportation, 48 in sales, 108 in customer support 
and servicing, and 409 in administration. None of the employees of the Company and its subsidiaries are subject 
to collective bargaining agreements. The Company and its subsidiaries believe that relations with its employees 
are good.  

Item 1A.  RISK FACTORS. 

Industry Risk Factors 

Economic and business conditions beyond our control, including cyclicality and seasonality, have in the 

past had a significant adverse impact on our earnings, and could negatively impact our future results. 

In  2008,  a  combination  of  factors,  including  the  weak  economy  and  resulting  recession,  tight  credit, 
reduced  availability  of  home  equity  credit  lines,  high  unemployment,  low  consumer  confidence,  and  the 
deterioration in the real estate and mortgage markets adversely impacted our operating results. As a result of these 
conditions,  dealers  reduced  inventories  and  consumers  were  cautious  about  making  purchases  of  discretionary 
“big-ticket” items such as RVs and manufactured homes. These conditions abated during 2011 and continued to 
improve  during  2012.  Our  net sales in  2011 increased  19  percent compared to 2010,  and  in  2012 increased  32 
percent compared to 2011. However, if the severity of these conditions resumes in the future, our earnings could 
be  significantly  impacted.  See  Item  7.  “Management’s  Discussion  and  Analysis  of  Financial  Condition  and 
Results of Operations.” 

The RV and manufactured housing markets have been characterized by cycles of growth and contraction 
in consumer demand. Companies in these industries are subject to volatility in sales and operating results due to 
external factors such as economic and demographic changes. Consequently, the results for any prior period may 
not be indicative of results for any future period. 

In addition, the long-term decline in the retail demand and wholesale production of manufactured homes 
has reduced the demand for our manufactured housing products. Although industry-wide wholesale production of 
manufactured homes improved modestly in 2012, our annual results of operations could decline if manufactured 
housing industry conditions worsen.  

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Reductions  in  the  availability  of  wholesale  financing  limits  the  inventories  carried  by  retail  dealers  of 
RVs and manufactured homes, which would cause reduced production of RVs and manufactured homes by our 
customers, and therefore reduced demand for our products. 

Retail  dealers  of  RVs  and  manufactured  homes  generally  finance  their  purchases  of  inventory  with 
financing known as floor-plan financing provided by lending institutions. Reduction in the availability of floor-
plan  financing  has  in  the  past  caused,  and  would  cause,  many  dealers  to  reduce  inventories  of  RVs  and 
manufactured  homes,  which  would  result  in  reduced  production  of  RVs  and  manufactured  homes,  resulting  in 
reduced demand for our products.  

Moreover, dealers which are unable to obtain adequate financing could cease operations. Their remaining 
inventories would likely be sold at deep discounts. Such sales would cause a decline in orders for new inventory, 
which would reduce demand for our products.   

Conditions in the credit market could limit the ability of consumers to obtain retail financing for RVs and 

manufactured homes, resulting in reduced demand for our products. 

As  a  result  of  the  recession  and  the  factors  leading  to  it,  significant  changes  were  implemented  in  the 
lending  practices  of  financial  institutions,  and  many  lenders  restricted  loan  availability.  Restrictions  on  the 
availability of financing for RVs and manufactured homes limited the ability of consumers to purchase RVs and 
manufactured homes. Although these conditions have improved, a return to these conditions would again limit the 
ability  of  consumers  to  purchase  RVs  and  manufactured  homes,  resulting  in  reduced  production  of  RVs  and 
manufactured homes by our customers, and therefore reduced demand for our products. 

Limited availability of retail financing for manufactured homes, and higher costs of financing, limits the 

ability of consumers to purchase manufactured homes, which would result in reduced demand for our products. 

Loans used to finance the purchase of manufactured homes usually have shorter terms and higher interest 
rates, and are more difficult to obtain, than mortgages for site-built homes. Historically, lenders required higher 
down  payment,  higher  credit  scores  and  other  criteria  for  these  loans.  Current  lending  criteria  are  higher  than 
historical criteria, and many potential buyers of manufactured homes may not qualify.  

The  availability,  cost,  and  terms  of  these  loans  are  also  dependent  on  economic  conditions,  lending 
practices  of  financial  institutions,  government  policies,  and  other  factors,  all  of  which  are  beyond  our  control. 
Reductions  in the  availability  of  financing  for  manufactured  homes  and increases  in the  costs  of this  financing 
have limited, and could continue to limit, the ability of consumers to purchase manufactured homes, resulting in 
reduced production of manufactured homes by our customers, and therefore reduced demand for our products.  

Excess inventories at dealers and manufacturers can cause a decline in the demand for our products. 

Dealers and manufacturers of RVs and manufactured homes could accumulate excess unsold inventory. 
Existence  of  excess  inventory  has in the  past  caused,  and  would cause,  a  reduction in  orders for  new  RVs  and 
manufactured homes, which would cause a decline in demand for our products. 

High  levels  of  repossessions  of  manufactured  homes  and  RVs  could  cause  manufacturers  to  reduce 

production of new manufactured homes and RVs, resulting in reduced demand for our products. 

Repossessed  manufactured  homes  and  RVs  are  resold  by  lenders,  often  at  substantially  reduced  prices, 
which reduces the demand for new manufactured homes and RVs. Economic conditions have resulted, and could 
continue to result, in loan defaults and cause high levels of repossessions, which would cause manufacturers to 
reduce production of new manufactured homes and RVs, resulting in reduced demand for our products.   

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Gasoline shortages, or high prices for gasoline, could lead to reduced demand for our products. 

Travel trailer and fifth-wheel RVs, components for which represent approximately 84 percent of our RV 
Segment  net  sales,  are  usually  towed  by  light  trucks  or  SUVs.  Generally,  these  vehicles  use  more  fuel  than 
automobiles, particularly while towing RVs. High prices for gasoline, or anticipation of potential fuel shortages, 
can affect consumer use and purchase of light trucks and SUVs, which would result in reduced demand for travel 
trailer and fifth-wheel RVs, and therefore reduced demand for our products. 

The manufactured housing industry has experienced a significant long-term decline in shipments, which 

may continue. 

Our  MH  Segment,  which  accounted  for  13  percent  of  consolidated  net  sales  for  2012,  operates  in  an 
industry  which  has  experienced  a  decline  in  production  of  new  homes  compared  to  the  peak  of  production  in 
1998.  The  downturn  was  caused,  in  part,  by  limited  availability  and  high  cost  of  financing  for  manufactured 
homes, and has been exacerbated by economic conditions. 

Moreover,  because  of  the  weak  market  for  conventional  housing,  retirees  may  not  be  able  to  sell  their 
primary  residence,  or  may  be  unwilling  to  sell  at  currently  depressed  prices,  and  purchase  less  expensive 
manufactured homes. In addition, the availability of foreclosed site-built homes at reduced prices has impacted, 
and could continue to impact, the demand for manufactured homes.   

If these conditions persist, the manufactured housing industry may not improve significantly. Certain of 
our  manufactured  housing  customers  have  experienced  financial  difficulties  and  more  of  our  manufactured 
housing customers may be similarly affected. These factors could result in reduced demand for products from our 
MH Segment, as well as difficulties in collecting accounts receivable.  

Changes in zoning regulations for manufactured homes could lead to reduced demand for our products. 

Manufactured  housing  communities  and  individual  home  placements  are  subject  to  local  zoning 
regulations.  There  has  been  resistance  by  local  property  owners  and  zoning  officials  to  zoning  ordinances 
allowing  the  location  of  manufactured  homes  in  certain  areas  comprised of conventional residences.  Continued 
resistance  to  these  zoning  ordinances  could  have  an  adverse  impact  on  sales  and  production  of  manufactured 
homes, which would reduce demand for our products. 

Company-specific Risk Factors 

Volatile raw material costs could adversely impact our financial condition and operating results. 

The  prices  we  pay  for  steel,  which  represents  approximately  50  percent  of  our  raw  material  costs,  and 

other key raw materials, have been volatile.  

Because competition and business conditions may limit the amount or timing of increases in raw material 
costs  that  can  be  passed  through  to  our  customers  in  the  form  of  sales  price  increases,  future  increases  in  raw 
material costs could adversely impact our financial condition and operating results. Conversely, as raw material 
costs  decline,  we  may  not  be  able  to  maintain  selling  prices  consistent  with  higher  cost  raw  materials  in  our 
inventory, which could adversely affect our operating results. 

Inadequate  supply  of  raw  materials  used  to  make  our  products  could  adversely  impact  our  financial 

condition and operating results. 

If raw materials or components that are used in manufacturing our products, particularly those which we 
import,  become  unavailable,  or  if  the  supply  of  these  raw  materials  and  components  is  interrupted,  our 

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manufacturing operations could be adversely affected. The Company currently imports approximately 10 percent 
of its raw materials and components. 

The  loss  of  any  customer  accounting  for  more  than  10  percent  of  our  consolidated  net  sales,  and  the 

consolidation of customers in our industries, could have a material adverse impact on our operating results. 

One  customer  of  the  RV  Segment  accounted  for  34  percent,  and  another  customer  of  both  the  RV 
Segment and the MH Segment accounted for 27 percent, of our consolidated net sales in 2012. The loss of either 
of these customers would have a material adverse impact on our operating results.  

The  concentration  of  sales  of  our  products  to  fewer  customers  as  a  result  of  consolidation  of 
manufacturers  in  the  industries  we  serve  could  impact  our  sales  prices,  which  would  adversely  impact  our 
operating results.  

Changes in consumer preferences relating to our products could cause reduced sales. 

Changes in consumer preferences, or our inability to anticipate changes in consumer preferences, for RVs 
or manufactured homes, or for the products we make for RVs and manufactured homes, could reduce demand for 
our products and adversely affect our operating results. 

Competitive pressures could reduce demand for our products or impact our sales prices. 

Domestic  and  foreign  competitors  may  lower  prices  on  products  which  currently  compete  with  our 
products, or develop product improvements, which could reduce demand for our products or cause us to reduce 
prices  for  our  products.  In  addition,  the  manufacture  by  our  customers  themselves  of  products  supplied  by  us 
could reduce demand for our products. 

Increases  in  demand  could  result  in  difficulty  obtaining  additional  skilled  labor,  and  available  capacity 

may initially not be utilized efficiently. 

During  2012  and  2011, the  Company  experienced  higher  than  usual  production  costs largely  related  to 
increased  demand  for  certain  of  our  products.  Further,  in  certain  geographic  regions  in  which  we  have 
manufacturing facilities we have experienced shortages of qualified employees. If demand continues to increase, 
the  Company  may  not  be  able  to  increase  production  to  timely  satisfy  demand,  and  may  initially  incur  higher 
labor and production costs, which could adversely impact our financial condition and operating results. 

We  may  incur  unexpected  expenses,  or  face  unanticipated  delays,  in  connection  with  investments  we 

make in our business, which could adversely impact our results. 

It may take longer than initially anticipated for us to realize expected results from investments we have 
made  in  acquisitions,  as  well  as  initiatives  we  have  implemented  to  improve  production  efficiencies  and  other 
aspects  of  our  business,  or  we  may  incur  unexpected  expense  in  connection  with  these  matters.  These  results 
would have an adverse effect on our earnings and financial condition. 

We  have  recently  entered  new  markets  in  order  to  enhance  our  growth  potential.  Uncertainties  with 

respect to these new markets could impact our operating results. 

The Company is a leading supplier of components for RVs and manufactured housing, and currently has a 
significant  share  of  the  market  for  certain  of  its  products,  which  would  limit  our  ability  to  expand  our  market 
share for those products. We have made investments in order to expand the sale of our products in the RV and 
manufactured  housing  aftermarket,  and  in  adjacent  industries  beyond  RVs  and  manufactured  housing.  Lack  of 

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demand for our products in these markets or competitive pressures requiring us to lower prices for our products 
would adversely impact our business in these markets and our results of operations. 

The  loss  of  any  of  our  key  operating  management  could  reduce  our  ability  to  execute  our  business 

strategy and could adversely affect our business and results of operations.  

We are dependent to a significant extent upon the efforts of our key operating management. The loss of 
the services  of  one  or  more  of  our  key  operating  management  could impair  our  ability  to  execute  our  business 
strategy,  which  would  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  our  business,  financial  condition  and  results  of 
operations.   

Changes in executive management have been implemented which could affect our operating results. 

In accordance with the executive succession described in Business – Recent Developments in Item 1 of 
this Report, Jason D. Lippert was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Company to replace Fredric M. Zinn, 
President  and  Chief  Executive  Officer  of  the  Company.  Scott  T.  Mereness  was  appointed  President  and  Chief 
Operating Officer of the Company. These appointments are effective May 10, 2013. Although we anticipate that 
these management changes will be successful, there can be no assurance at this time. 

Item 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS. 

None. 

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Item 2.  PROPERTIES.   

The Company’s manufacturing operations are conducted at facilities that are used for both manufacturing 
and  warehousing.  In  addition,  the  Company  maintains  administrative  facilities  used  for  corporate  and 
administrative functions. At December 31, 2012, the Company's properties were as follows:  

RV SEGMENT 

City 
Rialto(1) 
Nampa 
Twin Falls 
Goshen(1) 
Goshen 
Elkhart 
Goshen 
Goshen 
Goshen(1) 
Goshen 
Elkhart 
Goshen 
Topeka 
Middlebury(1) 
Howe 
Elkhart 
Goshen 
Elkhart 
Pendleton 
Pendleton 
McMinnville(1) 
Waxahachie(1) 
Kaysville 

State 
California 
Idaho 
Idaho 
Indiana 
Indiana 
Indiana 
Indiana 
Indiana 
Indiana 
Indiana 
Indiana 
Indiana 
Indiana 
Indiana 
Indiana 
Indiana 
Indiana 
Indiana 
Oregon 
Oregon 
Oregon 
Texas 
Utah 

Square Feet 
56,430 
147,000 
16,060 
459,200 
366,960 
316,864 
158,125 
144,500 
128,200 
101,960 
92,000 
87,800 
67,560 
61,113 
60,000 
60,000 
53,500 
50,250 
56,800 
23,777 
17,850 
43,050 
75,000 
2,643,999 

(2) 

Owned 
 

Leased 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

(1) 

(2) 

These plants also produce products for the MH Segment. The square footage indicated above represents that portion of the 
building that is utilized for the manufacture of products for the RV Segment. 

At  December  31,  2011,  the  Company’s  RV  Segment  used  an  aggregate  of  2,407,367  square  feet  for  manufacturing  and 
warehousing. 

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MH SEGMENT   

City 
Double Springs 
Rialto(1)  
Fitzgerald 
Nampa 
Goshen 
Middlebury(1) 
Goshen(1)  
Goshen(1)  
Arkansas City 
McMinnville(1)  
Denver 
Chester 
Waxahachie(1)  

State 
Alabama 
California 
Georgia 
Idaho 
Indiana 
Indiana 
Indiana 
Indiana 
Kansas 
Oregon 
Pennsylvania 
South Carolina 
Texas 

Square Feet 
109,000 
6,270 
79,000 
83,500 
110,000 
61,113 
25,000 
14,500 
7,800 
17,850 
40,200 
108,600 
156,950 
819,783 

(2) 

Owned 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 

Leased 

 

 

(1) 

(2) 

These plants also produce products for the RV Segment. The square footage indicated above represents that portion of the 
building that is utilized for the manufacture of products for the MH Segment. 

At  December  31,  2011,  the  Company’s  MH  Segment  used  an  aggregate  of  924,783  square  feet  for  manufacturing  and 
warehousing.

ADMINISTRATIVE  

City 
Double Springs 
Phoenix 
Goshen 
Goshen 
Goshen 
Goshen 
Kalamazoo 
White Plains 
Waxahachie 

State 
Alabama 
Arizona 
Indiana 
Indiana 
Indiana 
Indiana 
Michigan 
New York 
Texas 

Square Feet 
7,200 
  1,000 
15,500 
10,000 
5,156 
1,680 
1,300 
4,059 
16,000 
61,895 

Owned 
 

Leased 

 

 
 

 
 

 

 

 

In February 2013, the Company entered into an operating lease for approximately 50,000 square feet of 
office  space  to  consolidate  certain  of  its  corporate  functions  and  approximately  100,000  square  feet  of 
manufacturing space to expand capacity for certain manufacturing operations. 

At  December  31,  2012,  the  Company  owned  the  following  facilities  not  currently  used  in  production, 

having an aggregate book value of $5.0 million:  

City 
Phoenix * 
Ocala 
Cairo 
Bristol * 

State 
Arizona 
Florida 
Georgia 
Indiana 

Square Feet 
61,000 
47,100 
105,000 
97,500 

* Currently leased to a third party. See Note 14 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 

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Item 3.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.  

On  or  about  January  3,  2007,  an  action  was  commenced  in  the  United  States  District  Court,  Central 
District of California, entitled, as amended, Gonzalez and Royalty vs. Drew Industries Incorporated, Kinro, Inc., 
Kinro  Texas  Limited  Partnership  d/b/a  Better  Bath  Components;  Skyline  Corporation,  and  Skyline  Homes  Inc. 
(Case No. CV06-08233). 

The case purported to be a product liability class action related to a certain line of products manufactured 
by Kinro. After a comprehensive investigation, Kinro concluded that plaintiffs’ claims were without merit. In the 
course  of  the  proceedings  during  2010,  the  District  Court  dismissed  each  of  the  seven  claims  asserted  by  the 
plaintiffs. The plaintiffs appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. On June 7, 2012, the 
Court  of  Appeals  unanimously  affirmed  the  decision  of  the  District  Court  dismissing  all  claims  against  Kinro.  
Consequently, the litigation was terminated. 

In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to proceedings, lawsuits and other claims. All 
such matters are subject to uncertainties and outcomes that are not predictable with assurance. While these matters 
could  materially  affect  operating  results  when  resolved  in  future  periods,  it  is  management's  opinion  that  after 
final  disposition, including  anticipated  insurance  recoveries  in  certain  cases,  any  monetary  liability  or  financial 
impact to the Company beyond that provided for in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2012, 
would not be material to the Company's financial position or annual results of operations. 

Item 4. NOT APPLICABLE. 

DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT. 

The following tables set forth certain information with respect to the Directors and Executive Officers of 
the Company as of January 1, 2013. Additional information with respect to the Company’s Directors is included 
in the Company’s Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 23, 2013. 

Name 

Position 

Edward W. Rose, III 
(Age 71) 

Leigh J. Abrams 
(Age 70) 

Fredric M. Zinn 
(Age 61) 

James F. Gero 
(Age 67) 

Frederick B. Hegi, Jr.  
(Age 69) 

David A. Reed 
(Age 65) 

John B. Lowe, Jr. 
(Age 73) 

Brendan J. Deely 
(Age 47) 

Director since March 1984. 

Chairman of the Board of Directors since January 2009. Director since 
March 1984. 

Chief Executive Officer since January 2009, President and Director since 
May 2008.   

Lead Director of the Board of Directors since November 2011. Director 
since May 1992. 

Director since May 2002. 

Director since May 2003. 

Director since May 2005. 

Director since September 2011. 

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Jason D. Lippert 
(Age 40) 

Joseph S. Giordano III 
(Age 43) 

Scott T. Mereness 
(Age 41) 

Chief Executive Officer of Lippert Components, Inc. since February  2003, 
and Chief Executive Officer of Kinro, Inc. since January 2009. Director 
since May 2007. 

Chief Financial Officer since May 2008, Treasurer since May 2003. 

President of Lippert Components, Inc. and Kinro, Inc. since July 2010. 

EDWARD W. ROSE,  III,  was Chairman of the Board of Directors from March 1984 to December 31, 
2008, and Lead Director from January 2009 to November 2011. For more than the past five years, Mr. Rose has 
been President and sole stockholder of Cardinal Investment Company, Inc., an investment firm.  

LEIGH J. ABRAMS, was Chief Executive Officer from March 1984 to December 31, 2008 and President 
from  March  1984  until May  2008.  Since  April  2001,  Mr.  Abrams  has  also  been  a  director  of  Impac  Mortgage 
Holdings,  Inc.,  a  publicly-owned  company  engaged  in  origination  of  mortgages  and  provides  various  mortgage 
service solutions to the mortgage and real estate markets, and Lead Director of Impac Mortgage Holdings, Inc. 
since June 2004. Mr. Abrams is a Certified Public Accountant. 

FREDRIC M. ZINN, was Executive Vice President from February 2001 to May 2008 and Chief Financial 
Officer from March 1984 to May 2008. Mr. Zinn is a Certified Public Accountant. Mr. Zinn intends to retire as 
Chief  Executive  Officer  and  Director  effective  May  10,  2013.    Mr.  Lippert  will  succeed  Mr.  Zinn  as  Chief 
Executive Officer. 

JAMES F. GERO, is a private investor. Since 2004, Mr. Gero has also served as Chairman of the Board 
of  Orthofix  International, N.V.,  a publicly-owned  international  supplier of  orthopedic  devices  for  bone fixation 
and stimulation, and as a director of Intrusion.com, Inc., a publicly-owned supplier of security software.   

FREDERICK B. HEGI, JR., is a founding partner of Wingate Partners, a private equity firm, including 
the  indirect  general  partner  of  Wingate  Partners  II,  L.P.  Since  May  1982,  Mr.  Hegi  has  served  as  President  of 
Valley View Capital Corporation, a private investment firm. Mr. Hegi is a director of Texas Capital Bancshares, 
Inc.,  a  publicly-owned  regional  bank.  From  1996  until  December  2011,  Mr.  Hegi  served  as  Chairman  of  the 
Board of United Stationers, Inc., a publicly-owned wholesale distributor of business products. From 1986 until its 
acquisition  in  2007,  Mr.  Hegi  was  a  director  of  Lone  Star  Technologies,  Inc.,  a  diversified  publicly-owned 
company engaged in the manufacture of tubular products. 

DAVID A. REED, is President of Causeway Capital Management LLC, manager of a family investment 
partnership. Mr. Reed retired as Senior Vice Chair for Ernst & Young LLP in 2000 where he held several senior 
U.S. and global operating, administrative and marketing roles in his 26-year tenure with the firm. He served on 
Ernst & Young LLP’s Management Committee and Global Executive Council from 1991-2000. From 2006 until 
November  2011,  Mr.  Reed  was  a  director  of  Penson  Worldwide,  Inc.,  a  publicly-owned  company  engaged  in 
providing  flexible  technology-based  processing  solutions  to  the  investment  industry.  From  2005  until  its 
acquisition  in  2007,  Mr.  Reed  was  a  director  of  Lone  Star  Technologies,  Inc.,  a  diversified  publicly-owned 
company engaged in the manufacture of tubular products. 

JOHN  B.  LOWE, 

national 
been  Chairman 
mechanical/electrical/plumbing  construction  and  facility  service  company,  since  1981.  From  January  1981  to 
January 2005, Mr. Lowe also served as Chief Executive Officer of TDIndustries. Mr. Lowe is Chairman of the 
Board of Zale Corporation, a publicly-owned specialty retailer of fine jewelry, and is a director of KDC Platform, 
LLC, engaged in real estate development.  

of  TDIndustries, 

Inc., 

JR., 

has 

a 

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BRENDAN J. DEELY, has been President and Chief Executive Officer of L&W Supply Corporation, a 
subsidiary  of  USG  Corporation,  since  2004,  and  senior  vice  president  of  USG  Corporation  since  2008.  USG 
Corporation, a publicly-owned company, is a manufacturer and distributor of high-performance building systems. 
L&W Supply branches stock and deliver building materials nationwide. For more than five years prior thereto, 
Mr. Deely held various executive positions with USG Corporation and its subsidiaries. Mr. Deely also serves on 
the  board  of  directors  of  the  National  Safety  Council,  and  serves  on  the  board  of  directors  of  Lincoln  Park 
Community Shelter in Chicago, Illinois. 

JASON D. LIPPERT, was President of Lippert Components, Inc. from February 2003 to July 2010 and 
President  of  Kinro  from  January  2009  to  July  2010,  Executive  Vice  President  and  Chief  Operating  Officer  of 
Lippert Components, Inc., from May 2000 until February 2003, and served as Regional Director of Operations of 
Lippert  Components,  Inc.  from  1998  until  2000.  Mr.  Lippert  has  been  Chairman  of  Lippert  Components,  Inc. 
since January 2007, and Chairman of Kinro, Inc. since January 2009. Mr. Lippert will succeed Mr. Zinn as Chief 
Executive Officer of the Company effective May 10, 2013. 

JOSEPH S. GIORDANO III, was Corporate Controller from May 2003 to May 2008. From July 1998 to 
August  2002,  Mr.  Giordano  was  a  Senior  Manager  at  KPMG  LLP,  and  from  August  2002  to  April  2003,  Mr. 
Giordano was a Senior Manager at Deloitte & Touche LLP. Mr. Giordano is a Certified Public Accountant. 

SCOTT  T.  MERENESS,  was  Executive  Vice  President  and  Chief  Operating  Officer  of  Lippert 
Components,  Inc.  from  February  2003  to  July  2010,  Executive  Vice  President  and  Chief  Operating  Officer  of 
Kinro,  Inc.  from  February  2010  to July  2010,  Vice  President  of  Operations  of  Lippert  Components,  Inc.,  from 
February 2001 to February 2003, and was Vice President of Kinro, Inc., from January 2009 until February 2010. 
Mr. Mereness was Regional Vice President for Manufactured Housing for Lippert Components, Inc., from 1999 
to  2001.  Mr.  Mereness  will  assume  the  position  of  President  and  Chief  Operating  Officer  of  the  Company 
effective May 10, 2013. 

Other Officers 

HARVEY  F.  MILMAN,  age  71,  has  been  Vice  President-Chief  Legal  Officer  of  the  Company  since 
March 2005. Prior thereto, Mr. Milman was a partner of the firm of Phillips Nizer LLP, counsel to the Company. 
Mr. Milman has served as Secretary of the Company since May 2007, and as Assistant Secretary of the Company 
for more than five years prior thereto. Mr. Milman will retire as Chief Legal Officer effective July 31, 2013.   

ROBERT  A.  KUHNS,  age  47,  for  the  past  thirteen  years  was  a  partner  in  the  Corporate  Group  at  the 
Minneapolis offices of Dorsey & Whitney, a full-service global law firm. Mr. Kuhns will succeed Mr. Milman as 
Chief Legal Officer effective July 31, 2013. 

CHRISTOPHER L. SMITH, age 37, has been Corporate Controller since May 2008, and was Assistant 
Controller of the Company from August 2005 to May 2008. From January 2000 to June 2005, Mr. Smith served 
as Assistant Controller of Key Components, LLC, a diversified manufacturer, and from August 1997 to January 
2000,  Mr.  Smith  was  Senior  Associate  at  Ernst  &  Young  LLP.  Mr.  Smith  is  a  Certified  Public  Accountant.  In 
connection with the relocation of the Company’s office, Mr. Smith’s tenure as Corporate Controller will terminate 
effective on or about July 31, 2013.  

BRIAN M. HALL, age 38, has been a senior manager at Crowe Horwath LLP for the past 8 years. Mr. 

Hall is a CPA and will succeed Mr. Smith as Corporate Controller effective on or about July 31, 2013. 

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PART II 

Item 5.  MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER 
MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES. 

As  of  February  28,  2013,  there  were  469  holders  of  the  Company’s  Common  Stock,  in  addition  to 
beneficial  owners  of  shares  held  in  broker  and  nominee  names.  The  Company’s  Common  Stock  trades  on  the 
New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “DW”. 

Information  concerning  the  high  and  low  closing  prices  of  the  Company’s  Common  Stock  for  each 
quarter during 2012 and 2011 is set forth in Note 15 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 
of this Report. 

Equity Compensation Plan Information as of December 31, 2012: 

Plan category 

Number of securities 
to be issued upon 
exercise of outstanding 
options, warrants 
and rights 

Weighted average 
exercise price of 
outstanding options, 
warrants and rights 

Equity compensation plans 
approved by security holders 
Equity compensation plans not 
approved by security holders 
Total 

(a) 

2,024,675 

N/A 

2,024,675 

(b) 

$13.00 

N/A 

$13.00 

Number of securities 
remaining available for 
future issuance under 
equity compensation 
plans (excluding 
securities reflected in 
column (a)) 

(c) 

688,712 

N/A 

688,712 

Pursuant  to  the  Drew  Industries  Incorporated  Equity  Award  and  Incentive  Plan,  As  Amended  and 
Restated (the “Plan”), which was approved by stockholders in May 2011, the Company may grant to its directors, 
employees, and consultants equity-based awards, such as stock options, restricted stock and deferred stock units. 
The  number  of  shares  available  for  granting  awards  under  the  Plan  was  688,712  at  December  31,  2012,  and 
1,361,718 at December 31, 2011.  The Plan is the Company’s only equity compensation plan. 

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Item 6.  SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA.  

The  following  table  summarizes  certain  selected  historical  financial  and  operating  information  of  the 
Company and is derived from the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. Historical financial data may 
not  be  indicative  of  the  Company’s  future  performance.  The  information  set  forth  below  should  be  read  in 
conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and 
the  Consolidated  Financial  Statements  and  Notes  thereto  included  in  Item  7  and  Item  8  of  this  Report, 
respectively. 

(In thousands, except per share amounts) 

2012 

Year Ended December 31, 
2010 

2011 

2009 

2008 

Operating Data: 
Net sales 
Goodwill impairment 
Executive succession / retirement 
Operating profit (loss) 
Income (loss) before income taxes   
Provision (benefit) for income taxes 
Net income (loss) 

Net income (loss) per common share: 

$ 901,123 
$            -   
$     1,456 
$   58,132 
$   57,802 
$   20,462 
$   37,340 

$ 681,166 
- 
$  
$  
- 
$   48,548 
$   48,256 
$   18,197 
$   30,059 

$ 572,755 
- 
$  
$  
- 
$   45,428 
$   45,210 
$   17,176 
$   28,034 

$ 397,839 
$   45,040 
$  
- 
$  (35,581) 
$  (36,370) 
$  (12,317) 
$  (24,053) 

$   510,506 
5,487 
$  
$  
2,667 
$   19,898 
$   19,021 
$  
7,343 
$   11,678 

Basic 
Diluted 

$        1.66 
$        1.64 

$       1.35 
$       1.34 

$       1.27 
$       1.26 

$      (1.10) 
$      (1.10) 

$  
$  

0.54 
0.53 

Financial Data: 
Working capital 
Total assets 
Long-term obligations 
Stockholders’ equity 

Dividend Information 

$    84,243 
$  373,868 
$    19,843 
$  284,245 

$ 113,744 
$   97,791 
$    85,657 
$  351,083 
$ 288,065 
$ 306,781 
$    21,876       $   18,248       $     8,243 
$ 244,115 
$ 243,459 
$  277,296 

$   84,378 
$   311,358 
$       9,763 
$   258,878 

On December 20, 2012, the Company paid a special cash dividend of $2.00 per share to holders of record 
of  its  Common  Stock  on  December  10,  2012,  and  on  December  28,  2010,  the  Company  paid  a  special  cash 
dividend  of  $1.50  per  share  to  holders  of  record  of  its  Common  Stock  on  December  20,  2010.  In  2011,  the 
Company  did  not  pay  any  dividend,  and  prior  to  2010  the  Company  had  not  previously  paid  a  cash  dividend. 
Future dividend policy with respect to the Common  Stock will be determined by the Board of Directors of the 
Company  in  light  of  prevailing  financial  needs  and  earnings  of  the  Company  and  other  relevant  factors.  The 
Company’s dividend policy is not subject to specific restrictions in its financing agreements, but rather is limited 
by certain of the debt covenant calculations. 

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Item 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND 
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.  

This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be 
read in conjunction with the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in Item 8 
of this Report. 

The Company has two reportable segments; the recreational vehicle (“RV”) products segment (the “RV 
Segment”)  and  the  manufactured  housing  products  segment  (the  “MH  Segment”).  Intersegment  sales  are 
insignificant.    

The  Company’s  operations  are  conducted  through  its  wholly-owned  operating  subsidiaries,  Lippert 
Components, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Lippert”) and Kinro, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, 
“Kinro”). Each has operations in both the RV and MH Segments. At December 31, 2012, the Company operated 
30 plants in 11 states.   

Net sales and operating profit were as follows for the years ended December 31, (in thousands):  

RV Segment: 

RV original equipment manufacturers: 
Travel trailers and fifth-wheels 

  Motorhomes 
RV aftermarket 
  Adjacent industries 

Total RV Segment net sales 

MH Segment: 
  Manufactured housing 

2012 

2011 

2010   

$ 658,961 
30,196 
19,119 
72,649 
$ 780,925 

$ 499,852 
15,828 
14,660 
40,303 
$ 570,643 

$ 427,830 
16,864 
13,914 
18,594 
$ 477,202 

original equipment manufacturers 

  Manufactured housing aftermarket 
  Adjacent industries 

Total MH Segment net sales 

$  80,392 
16,060 
23,746 
$ 120,198 

$  77,087 
16,184 
17,252 
$ 110,523 

$  68,483 
16,895 
10,175 
$  95,553 

Total net sales 

$ 901,123 

$ 681,166 

$ 572,755 

Operating profit:  
RV Segment 
  MH Segment 

Total segment operating profit 

  Corporate   

Executive succession 

  Accretion related to contingent consideration 
  Other non-segment items 

$  55,120 
13,335 
68,455 
(8,508) 
(1,456) 
(1,756) 
1,397 

$  45,715 
11,980 
57,695 
(7,483) 
- 
(1,886) 
222 

$  44,388 
9,590 
53,978 
(7,990) 
- 
(1,582) 
1,022 

Total operating profit 

$  58,132 

$  48,548 

$  45,428 

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Net sales and operating profit by segment, as a percent of the total, were as follows for the years ended 

December 31,: 

Net sales: 
  RV Segment 
  MH Segment 
    Total net sales 

Operating profit: 
  RV Segment 
  MH Segment 
    Total segment operating profit 

2012 

2011 

2010  

87 % 
13 % 
  100 % 

81 % 
19 % 
  100 % 

84 % 
16 % 
  100 % 

79 % 
21 % 
  100 % 

83 % 
17 %   
  100 %   

82 % 
18 % 
  100 %   

Operating profit margin by segment was as follows for the years ended December 31,: 

  RV Segment 
  MH Segment 

2012 
7.1 % 
  11.1 % 

2011 
8.0 % 
  10.8 % 

2010  
9.3 % 
  10.0 % 

The Company’s RV Segment manufactures a variety of products used primarily in the production of RVs, 

including: 

● Steel chassis for towable RVs 
● Axles and suspension solutions for towable RVs 
● Slide-out mechanisms and solutions 
● Thermoformed bath, kitchen and other products  
●Entry steps 
● Manual, electric and hydraulic stabilizer 
  and leveling systems  

● Aluminum windows and screens 
● Chassis components 
● Furniture and mattresses 
● Entry, baggage, patio and ramp doors 
● Awnings 
● Other accessories 

The  Company  also  supplies  certain  of  these  products  to  the  RV  aftermarket.  In  addition, the  Company 
manufactures components for truck  caps,  buses,  and trailers  used  to haul  boats,  livestock,  equipment  and other 
cargo  (“Adjacent  Industries”).  Approximately  84  percent  of  the  Company’s  RV  Segment  net  sales  are 
components to manufacturers of travel trailer and fifth-wheel RVs. Travel trailer and fifth-wheel RVs accounted 
for 85 percent of all RVs shipped by the industry in 2012. 

The Company’s MH Segment manufactures a variety of products used in the production of manufactured 

homes and to a lesser extent, modular housing and mobile office units, including: 

● Vinyl and aluminum windows and screens 
● Thermoformed bath and kitchen products 
● Steel and fiberglass entry doors 
● Aluminum and vinyl patio doors 

  ● Steel chassis 
  ● Steel chassis parts 
  ● Axles 

The Company also supplies windows, doors and thermoformed bath products as replacement parts to the 
manufactured  housing  aftermarket.  Certain  of  the  Company’s  MH  Segment  customers  manufacture  both 
manufactured homes and modular homes, and certain of the products manufactured by the Company are suitable 
for  both  types  of  homes.  As  a  result,  the  Company  is  not  always  able  to  determine  in  which  type  of  home  its 
products are installed.  

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Because  of  fluctuations  in  dealer  inventories,  and  volatile  economic  conditions,  current  and  future 

seasonal industry trends may be different than in prior years. 

INDUSTRY BACKGROUND 

Recreational Vehicle Industry 

An  RV  is  a  vehicle  designed  as  temporary  living  quarters  for  recreational,  camping,  travel  or  seasonal 
use. RVs may be motorized (motorhomes) or towable (travel trailers, fifth-wheel travel trailers, folding camping 
trailers and truck campers).  

According to the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (“RVIA”), industry-wide wholesale shipments 
of  travel  trailer  and  fifth-wheel  RVs  in  2012,  the  Company’s  primary  RV  markets,  increased  14  percent  to 
242,900 units compared to 2011, as a result of: 

•  A 17,000 unit increase in retail demand in 2012, or 8 percent, as compared to 2011. In addition, retail 

demand is typically revised upward in subsequent months. 

•  RV dealers increasing inventory levels by 20,000 units in 2012, or 13,000 more units than in 2011. 

The 2012 increase occurred largely in the fourth quarter of 2012.  

Most industry analysts report that dealer inventories of travel trailer and fifth-wheel RVs are in-line with 

anticipated retail demand in the upcoming Spring 2013 selling season.  

While  the  Company  measures  its  RV  sales  against  industry-wide  wholesale  shipment  statistics,  the 
underlying health of the RV industry is determined by retail demand. A comparison of the number of units and 
the year-over-year percentage change in industry-wide wholesale shipments and retail sales of travel trailers and 
fifth-wheel RVs, as reported by Statistical Surveys, Inc., as well as the resulting change in dealer inventories, for 
both the United States and Canada, is as follows: 

Year ended December 31, 2012  
Year ended December 31, 2011 
Year ended December 31, 2010 

  Wholesale 
  Units   Change  
242,900  14% 
212,900 
7% 
199,200  44% 

Retail 

  Unit Impact on  
  Units   Change   Dealer Inventories 
8% 
222,900 
206,000  11% 
186,000  13% 

20,000 
6,900 
13,200 

RV  dealers  are  expected  to  adjust  the  pace  of  their  future  orders  for  additional  units  based  on  retail 
demand,  and  the  original  equipment  manufacturers  (“OEMs”),  to  which  we  sell  our  products,  would  need  to 
adjust their production levels. Retail sales in the traditionally strong Spring selling season will be a key indicator 
of consumer demand for RVs in 2013. 

The RVIA has projected an 8 percent increase in industry-wide wholesale shipments of travel trailer and 
fifth-wheel  RVs  for  2013,  to  261,200  units.  Retail  sales  of  RVs  have  historically  been  closely  tied  to  general 
economic conditions, as well as consumer confidence which, as reported by The Conference Board, was close to a 
five-year  high  in  February  2013.  The  Company  is  encouraged  that  several  key  customers  have  expressed  their 
long-term  optimism  by  expanding  production  capacity  in  2012,  as  well  as  by  favorable  reports  from  retail  RV 
trade shows over the first couple months of 2013. The Company also remains confident in its ability to exceed 
industry growth rates through new products, market share gains, acquisitions and ongoing investments in quality 
and in customer service.  

In the long-term, the Company expects RV industry sales to be aided by positive demographics, and the 
continued popularity of the “RV Lifestyle”. Further, the number of consumers between the ages of 55 and 70 will 

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total 56 million by 2020, 27 percent higher than in 2010, according to U.S. Census figures, and one in ten vehicle-
owning households between 50 and 64 own at least one RV.  

Further,  the  RVIA  has  a  generic  advertising  campaign  promoting  the  “RV  lifestyle”.  The  current 
campaign  is targeted  at  both  parents  aged  30-49  with  children  at  home,  as  well as  couples aged  50-64  with  no 
children at home. The popularity of traveling in RVs to NASCAR and other sporting events, more family-oriented 
domestic vacations, and using RVs as second homes, also appear to motivate consumer demand for RVs. RVIA 
studies indicate that RV vacations cost significantly less than other forms of vacation. 

Manufactured Housing Industry 

Manufactured homes are built entirely in a factory on permanent steel undercarriages or chassis to which 
axles and wheels are attached. The homes are then transported to a manufactured housing dealer which sells and 
transports the home to the buyer’s home site. The manufactured home is installed pursuant to a federal building 
code administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”). The federal standards 
regulate  manufactured  housing  design  and  construction,  methods  to  site  and  secure  the  home  at  a  home  site, 
strength  and  durability,  transportability,  fire  resistance,  energy  efficiency  and  quality.  The  HUD  code  also  sets 
performance standards for the heating, plumbing, air conditioning, thermal and electrical systems. It is the only 
federally regulated national building code. On-site additions, such as garages, decks and porches, often add to the 
attractiveness of manufactured homes and must be built to local, state or regional building codes. A manufactured 
home may be sited on owned or leased land.  

Manufactured homes contain one or more “floors” or sections which can be joined to make larger homes. 
A  typical  section  may  range  in  size  from  800  to  1,200  square  feet.  During  2012,  multi-section  homes  were  53 
percent  of  the  total  manufactured  homes  produced,  compared  to  51  percent  and  59  percent  in  2011  and  2010, 
respectively.  Multi-section  manufactured  homes  contain  more  of  the  Company’s  products  than  single-section 
manufactured homes. 

The  Institute  for  Building  Technology  and  Safety  (“IBTS”)  reported  that  industry-wide  wholesale 
shipments of manufactured homes were 37,500 units in the first 8 months of 2012, an increase of 17 percent from 
the  comparable  period  of  2011.  In  the  last  four  months  of  2012,  there  were  17,400  industry-wide  wholesale 
shipments  of  manufactured  homes,  a  decline  of  11  percent  compared  to  the  same  period  of  2011.  This 
comparative decline resulted primarily from an increase in production in the last four months of 2011 in response 
to orders by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”), of approximately 2,000 units, which did not 
recur  in  2012.  For  the  full  year  2012,  there  were  54,900  industry-wide  wholesale  shipments  of  manufactured 
homes, an increase of 6 percent compared to 2011. 

Industry-wide  wholesale  shipments  by  the  manufactured  housing  industry  declined  during  the  period 
from 1999 to 2011 for a variety of reasons. Because of the current real estate, credit and economic environment, 
including the availability of foreclosed site built homes at abnormally low prices and high interest rate spreads 
between conventional mortgages for site-built homes and loans for manufactured homes, industry-wide wholesale 
shipments of manufactured homes may remain low until these conditions improve. In addition, certain provisions 
of  the  recently  enacted  Dodd-Frank  Act  which  regulate  financial  transactions  could  make  certain  types  of 
mortgages historically used to finance the purchase of manufactured homes more difficult to obtain. Although it 
has been reported that new legislation will be introduced to address this matter, there can be no assurance of the 
outcome of this legislation.  

The  Company  believes  that  long-term  growth  prospects  for  manufactured  housing  may  be  positive 
because  of  (i)  the  quality  and  affordability  of  the  home,  (ii)  favorable  demographic  trends,  including  the 
increasing number of retirees who, in the past, had represented a significant market for manufactured homes, and 
(iii) pent-up demand by retirees who have been unable or unwilling to sell their primary residence and purchase a 
manufactured home. 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 

Year Ended December 31, 2012 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2011 

Consolidated Highlights 

 

 

 

 

Net  sales for  2012  reached  a record  $901  million, a 32  percent increase  over  net sales  of  $681 
million in 2011, as both of the Company’s segments achieved greater net sales growth than the 
industries they serve. This sales growth was primarily the result of a 37 percent sales increase by 
Drew’s RV Segment, which accounted for 87 percent of Drew’s consolidated net sales in 2012. 
RV Segment sales growth was primarily due to a 14 percent increase in industry-wide wholesale 
shipments  of  travel  trailer  and  fifth-wheel  RVs,  Drew’s  primary  RV  market,  as  well  as 
acquisitions,  new  product  introductions,  market  share  gains,  and  increased  sales  to  adjacent 
industries,  such  as  buses,  truck  caps,  and  trailers  used  to  haul  boats,  livestock,  equipment  and 
other cargo. Excluding the impact of acquisitions, consolidated net sales increased 23 percent. 

In 2012, the Company continued to grow outside its core RV and manufactured housing markets, 
with  aggregate  net  sales  of  components  for  adjacent  industries  increasing  68  percent,  to  $96 
million,  and  aftermarket  sales  increasing  14  percent  to  $35  million  in  2012.  Together,  these 
markets now account for nearly 15 percent of consolidated net sales, as compared to 10 percent of 
consolidated net sales in 2010.   

As  the  Company  gains  market  share  in  the  aftermarket  and  adjacent  industries,  it  expects  its 
incremental margin in these markets to initially be lower than the 20 percent target incremental 
margin for established products, due to fixed costs, start-up costs and competition. However, over 
the  long  term  the  Company  expects  margins  in  adjacent  industries  and  the  aftermarket  to  be 
similar to historical margins. 

The Company’s net sales for the first two months of 2013 reached approximately $167 million, 
19 percent higher than the comparable period of 2012. There can be no assurance that this trend 
will continue. 

For  2012,  the  Company’s  net  income  increased  to  $37.3  million,  or  $1.64  per  diluted  share. 
Excluding charges related to executive succession, net income would have been $38.3 million in 
2012, or $1.68 per diluted share, up from net income of $30.1 million, or $1.34 per diluted share 
in 2011.  

Net  income  in  2012  was  impacted  by  lower  operating  efficiencies  resulting  from  training  in 
excess  of  1,000  new  employees,  overtime,  outsourcing  and  other  costs  required  to  meet  the 
greater  than  expected  $220  million  sales  increase  in  2012.  In  addition,  the  Company  incurred 
facility consolidation and realignment costs in order to meet the rising demand for its products. 
Further, the Company continued to incur costs related to its investments in aluminum extrusion, 
awnings,  and  the  aftermarket,  and  also  incurred  costs  related  to  process  changes  and  lean 
manufacturing initiatives.  

Over the latter half of 2012, the Company developed and implemented action plans to increase 
capacity and improve efficiencies. In certain product lines, the Company has begun to realize the 
benefits of these initiatives. However, the full impact of these plans will take time to realize. The 
Company expects production efficiencies to further improve in 2013, in particular the second half 
of 2013.  

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 

 

For 2012, the Company achieved a 12.7 percent return on equity, an improvement from the 11.4 
percent return on equity in 2011, and well above the last reported median return on equity of 8.9 
percent for the Standard & Poors Small Cap 600. 

On  February  12,  2013  the  Company  announced  that  Fredric  M.  Zinn,  President  and  Chief 
Executive  Officer,  will  retire  effective  May  10,  2013.  Jason  D.  Lippert,  Chairman  and  Chief 
Executive  Officer  of  Lippert  Components  and  Kinro,  has  been  named  to  succeed  Mr.  Zinn  as 
Chief Executive Officer of Drew. Scott T. Mereness, President of Lippert Components and Kinro, 
has  been  named  to  succeed  Mr.  Zinn  as  President  of  Drew.  The  Company  also  announced  the 
relocation of its corporate headquarters from White Plains, New York to Elkhart County, Indiana, 
the location of the corporate headquarters of Lippert Components and Kinro. 

As  a  result  of  the  Company’s  executive  succession  and  corporate  relocation,  the  Company 
recorded a pre-tax charge of $1.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2012 related to the contractual 
obligations  for  severance  and  the  acceleration  of  equity  awards  for  certain  employees  whose 
employment will terminate as a result of the relocation to Indiana. The Company will record an 
additional  pre-tax  charge  of  $1.8  million  related  to  the  contractual  obligations  in  the  first  and 
second  quarters  of  2013.  Upon  completion  of  the  transition,  the  Company  expects  to  save  an 
estimated $2 million annually in general and administrative costs. 

On December 20, 2012, a special dividend of $2.00 per share of the Company’s Common Stock, 
or an aggregate of $45.0 million, was paid to stockholders of record as of December 10, 2012. At 
December 31, 2012, after payment of the special dividend, the Company had $9.9 million of cash, 
no debt, and substantial available borrowing capacity. The Company remains well-positioned to 
continue to take advantage of investment opportunities to further improve its results. 

RV Segment 

Net sales of the RV Segment in 2012 increased 37 percent, or $210 million, compared to 2011. Net sales 

of components were to the following markets (in thousands): 

RV OEMs: 
  Travel trailers and fifth-wheels   
  Motorhomes  
RV aftermarket 
Adjacent industries 

Total RV Segment net sales   

2012 

2011   

Change  

$ 658,961 
30,196 
19,119 
72,649 
$ 780,925 

$ 499,852 
15,828 
14,660 
40,303 
$ 570,643 

32% 
91% 
30% 
80% 
37% 

According to the RVIA, industry-wide wholesale shipments for the years ended December 31, were: 

Travel trailer and fifth-wheel RVs 
Motorhomes 

2012 
  242,900 
28,200 

2011   
212,900  
24,800 

Change  
14% 
14% 

The  Company’s  net  sales  growth  in  components  for  travel  trailer  and  fifth-wheel  RVs  during  2012 
exceeded the increase in industry-wide wholesale shipments of travel trailer and fifth-wheel RVs primarily due to 
the acquisitions completed in 2011 and 2012, which added $40 million in net sales during 2012, and market share 
gains of $38 million. The Company also implemented sales price increases of $8 million. 

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The  Company’s  net  sales growth  in components  for motorhomes  during  2012  exceeded the increase in 
industry-wide wholesale shipments of motorhomes due to market share gains of $8 million, as well as acquisitions 
completed in 2011 which added $4 million in net sales during 2012. Over the past few years, the Company has 
been expanding its product line of components for motorhomes in order to increase its customer base and market 
penetration, and further growth is expected. 

The  Company’s  net  sales  to  the  RV  aftermarket  increased  during  2012  due  to  market  share  gains, 
resulting  from  the  dedicated  sales  team  established  in  2011  to  focus  on  this  market.  The  Company  expects 
continued growth in this market. 

  Net  sales  to  adjacent  industries,  including  components  for  truck  caps,  buses,  and  trailers  used  to  haul 
boats, livestock, equipment and other cargo, increased during 2012 due to market share gains of $18 million and 
acquisitions  in  2011  which  added  $13  million  in  net  sales  during  2012.  The  Company  believes  there  are 
significant  opportunities  in  these  adjacent  industries.  Customer  relationships  gained  through  one  acquisition, 
completed  by  the  Company  during  the  third  quarter  of  2011,  along  with  increased  focus  provided  by  the 
Company’s  specialty  markets  sales  team  which  was  added  in  early  2011,  are  expected  to  continue  to  aid  the 
Company’s growth in these adjacent industries. 

The trend in the Company’s average product content per RV produced is an indicator of the Company’s 
overall  market  share  of  components  for  new  RVs.  The  Company’s  average  product  content  per  type  of  RV, 
calculated  based  upon  the  Company’s  net  sales  of  components  to  RV  OEMs  for  the  different  types  of  RVs 
produced  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  divided  by  the  industry-wide  wholesale  shipments  of  the  different 
types of RVs for the same period, was:   

Content per: 
Travel trailer and fifth-wheel RV 
Motorhome 

2012 
2,713 
1,071 

$ 
$ 

2011 
2,348 
638 

$ 
$ 

Change  
16% 
68% 

The Company’s average product content per type of RV excludes sales to the aftermarket and adjacent 
industries. Content per RV is impacted by market share gains, acquisitions and new product introductions, as well 
as  changes in  selling  prices  for the  Company’s  products.  In  the  first  quarter  of 2012,  the  Company  refined  the 
calculation of content per unit to better identify aftermarket sales, as well as sales to adjacent industries. There 
was  no change in total reported  net sales for  the  RV Segment,  and all  prior  periods  have  also  been  refined  for 
consistency. 

Operating  profit  of  the  RV  Segment  was  $55.1  million  in  2012,  an  improvement  of  $9.4  million 
compared to 2011. This increase in RV Segment operating profit was less than the Company’s expected 15 to 20 
percent incremental margin. 

The operating margin of the RV Segment in 2012 was negatively impacted by:  

•  Lower operating efficiencies resulting from training in excess of 1,000 new employees, overtime, 
outsourcing and other costs required to meet the greater than expected $210 million sales increase 
in 2012. In addition, the Company incurred facility consolidation and realignment costs in order 
to meet the rising demand for its products. Further, the Company continued to incur costs related 
to its investments in aluminum extrusion, awnings, and the aftermarket, and also incurred costs 
related to process changes and lean manufacturing initiatives. As a result of these factors, the RV 
Segment operating margin was negatively impacted by more than 3 percent. 

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Over the latter half of 2012, the Company developed and implemented action plans to increase 
capacity and improve efficiencies and customer service. In particular, among other initiatives, the 
Company has: 

-Expanded its RV chassis and window production capacity,  
-Consolidated its furniture operation,  
-Purchased additional glass tempering equipment, which is expected to be operational by 

the second quarter of 2013, 

-Begun implementing lean manufacturing principles, and  
-Hired  a  new  Vice  President  of  Customer  Service  and  increased  customer  service 

capabilities.  

In  certain  product  lines,  the  Company  has  begun  to  realize  the  benefits  of  these  initiatives. 
However,  the  full  impact  of  these  plans  will  take  time  to  realize.  The  Company  expects 
production  efficiencies  to  further  improve  in  2013,  in  particular  the  second  half  of  2013.  As  a 
result, the Company expects to recoup much of the operating margin lost in 2012. 

•  An  increase  in  fixed  costs  of  approximately  $8  million,  primarily  due  to  additional  staff  and 
facilities  to  expand  capacity  and  meet  the  increase  in  sales  demand,  as  well  as  higher 
amortization, largely related to acquisitions and other investments.  

•  Higher warranty and health insurance costs, primarily due to higher claims experience, as well as 

higher repairs and supplies expense. 

Partially offset by: 

•  Lower  material  costs.  After  rising  at  the  beginning  of  2012,  steel  and  aluminum  costs  have 
declined over the past few quarters, which benefitted operating results in the latter half of 2012. 
However, steel and aluminum costs remain volatile. 

•  The spreading of fixed manufacturing and selling, general and administrative costs over a $210 

million larger sales base. 

MH Segment  

Net sales of the MH Segment in 2012 increased 9 percent, or $10 million, compared to 2011. Net sales of 

components were to the following markets (in thousands):  

Manufactured housing OEMs  
Manufactured housing aftermarket 
Adjacent industries 

Total MH Segment net sales 

2012 
$  80,392 
16,060 
23,746 
$ 120,198 

2011 
$  77,087 
16,184 
17,252 
$ 110,523 

Change  
4% 
(1%) 
38% 
9% 

According to the IBTS, industry-wide wholesale shipments for the years ended December 31, were: 

Total homes produced  
Total floors produced 

2012 
54,900 
84,800 

2011 
51,600 
78,500 

Change  
6% 
8% 

Despite  acquisitions  completed  in  2011  adding  approximately  $2  million  in  net  sales  to  manufactured 
housing OEMs in 2012, the Company’s net sales growth in components for new manufactured homes was less 
than  the  increase  in  industry-wide  wholesale  shipments.  This  was  primarily  because  of  customer  mix,  as  the 
Company’s  content  per  unit  varies  between  customers,  and  2011  industry-wide  wholesale  shipments  included 

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approximately  2,000  homes  purchased  by  FEMA  which  did  not recur  in  2012. FEMA  homes  typically  contain 
more of the Company’s products. 

Net  sales  to  adjacent  industries  increased  due  to  market  share  gains  of  $5  million  and  sales  from 
acquisitions completed in 2011 which added $2 million in net sales during 2012. The Company believes there are 
opportunities in these adjacent industries, as well as in the manufactured housing aftermarket. 

The trend in the Company’s average product content per manufactured home produced is an indicator of 
the Company’s overall market share of components for new manufactured homes. Manufactured homes contain 
one or more “floors” or sections which can be joined to make larger homes. The larger homes typically contain 
more of the Company’s products. The Company’s average product content per manufactured home produced by 
the industry and total manufactured home floors produced by the industry, calculated based upon the Company’s 
net sales of components to manufactured housing OEMs for newly produced manufactured homes for the years 
ended December 31, divided by the number of manufactured homes and manufactured home floors produced by 
the industry, respectively, for the same period, was: 

Content per: 
Home produced  
Floor produced 

2012 
1,465 
950 

$ 
$ 

2011 
1,493 
982 

$ 
$ 

Change  
(2%) 
(3%) 

The Company’s average product content per manufactured home excludes sales of replacement parts to 
the  aftermarket  and  sales  to  adjacent  industries.  Content  per  manufactured  home  and  content  per  floor  are 
impacted by market share gains, acquisitions and new product introductions, as well as changes in selling prices 
for the Company’s products. In the first quarter of 2012, the Company refined the calculation of content per unit 
to better identify aftermarket sales, as well as sales to adjacent industries. There was no change in total reported 
net sales for the MH Segment, and all prior periods have also been refined for consistency. 

Operating profit of the MH Segment was $13.3 million in 2012, an increase of $1.4 million compared to 
2011, primarily due to the $10 million increase in net sales. This increase in MH Segment operating profit was 14 
percent of the increase in net sales, less than the Company’s expected 15 to 20 percent incremental margin for 
established products, primarily due to facility realignment costs incurred in the fourth quarter of 2012. 

Year Ended December 31, 2011 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2010 

Consolidated Highlights 

 

Net sales for 2011 reached $681 million, a 19 percent increase over net sales of $573 million in 
2010, as both of the Company’s segments achieved greater net sales growth than the industries 
they  serve.  Net  sales  of  the  Company’s  RV  Segment  increased  20  percent,  compared  to  a  7 
percent increase in industry-wide wholesale shipments of travel trailer and fifth-wheel RVs. The 
RV  Segment  represented  84  percent  of  consolidated  net  sales  in  2011.  Net  sales  of  the 
Company’s MH Segment increased 16 percent, compared to a 3 percent increase in industry-wide 
production of manufactured homes. The MH Segment represented 16 percent of consolidated net 
sales in 2011. The Company’s net sales growth outperformed industry-wide wholesale shipments 
of  RVs  and  manufactured  homes  during  2011  primarily  because  the  Company  increased  its 
average product content per unit produced as a result of acquisitions, market share gains, and the 
introduction  of  new  products,  as  well  as  increased  sales  of  components  to  adjacent  industries, 
such as buses, modular housing, mobile office units, truck caps, and trailers used to haul boats, 
livestock, equipment and other cargo. Further, the Company implemented sales price increases in 
2011 due to higher raw material costs. 

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 

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 

 

 

For  2011,  the  Company’s  net  income  increased  to  $30.1  million,  or  $1.34  per  diluted  share, 
compared to net income of $28.0 million, or $1.26 per diluted share in 2010. Net income in 2011 
was impacted by higher raw material costs, higher production costs in one product line, and start-
up and integration costs related to the five acquisitions completed in 2011, the Company’s new 
aluminum  extrusion  operation,  and  its  new  RV  awning  product  line.  These  costs  reduced  net 
income by an aggregate of approximately $7 million.  

During  2011,  the  Company  completed  acquisitions  of  five  businesses,  for  aggregate  cash 
consideration of $50 million paid at closing, plus contingent earn-outs which could be paid over 
the  next  5  years  depending  upon  the  level  of  sales  generated  from  certain  of  the  acquired 
products.  These  acquisitions  expanded  the  Company’s  product  lines,  geographic  reach  and 
capabilities, both in its core markets and in adjacent industries, and included:  

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

a manufacturer of a full line of upholstered furniture and mattresses primarily for towable 
RVs  in  the  Northwest  U.S.  market,  with  annual  sales  of  approximately  $12  million, 
geographically expanding the Company’s furniture and mattress product line, 

a  manufacturer  of  components  for  RVs,  mobile  office  units  and  manufactured  homes, 
with annual sales of approximately $12 million, which expands the Company’s product 
offerings, 

a  manufacturer  of  towable  RV  chassis  and  slide-out  mechanisms  with  annual  sales  of 
more  than  $40  million.  These  acquired  operations  have  been  consolidated  into  the 
Company’s  existing  facilities,  which  is  expected  to  minimize  fixed  costs  and  improve 
production efficiencies, 

a manufacturer of windows for truck caps, horse trailers, and certain types of buses, with 
annual  sales  of  approximately  $22  million.  The  new  markets  and  customers  of  this 
business  provide  the  Company  with  the  opportunity  to  expand  sales  of  its  existing 
products, and 

a chassis “stretching” operation, primarily for Class C motorhomes, with annualized sales 
of $3 million, expanding the Company’s product offerings.  

These acquisitions added approximately $40 million in net sales during 2011, and, based on their 
historical run rates, added an additional $55 million in net sales in 2012.  

As  a  result  of  the  Company’s  new  products  and  market  share  gains,  and  after  completing  an 
analysis  of  return  on  investment,  during  2011  the  Company  started  an  aluminum  extrusion 
operation, and in January 2012 began full-time production. During 2011 and 2012, the Company 
expended  approximately  $17  million  in  capital  expenditures  for  this  project.  The  Company 
expects that this investment will not only lower the cost of aluminum extrusions for internal use, 
but will also enable the Company to competitively market extruded aluminum products for RVs, 
and in other industries.  

The  Company  introduced  several  new  product  lines  in  2011,  including  an  RV  awning  product 
line,  which  has  a  market  potential in  excess  of  $75 million for  new  RVs and an  estimated  $75 
million of aftermarket potential. 

The Company continued to grow outside its core towable RV and manufactured housing markets 
in 2011, with aggregate net sales of components for adjacent industries increasing 100 percent, to 
$58 million. Further, in 2011, the Company established two dedicated sales teams, one to focus 

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on adjacent industries, and the other on RV and manufactured housing after-market opportunities, 
which are expected to lead to further growth in these markets.   

As the Company enters the aftermarket and adjacent industries, it expects its incremental margin 
in these markets to initially be lower than the 20 percent target, due to fixed costs, start-up costs 
and  competition.  However,  over  the  long  term  the  Company  expects  margins  to  be  similar  to 
historical margins. 

 

After investing over $50 million for five acquisitions, and $24 million in capital expenditures in 
2011, the Company was debt-free at the end of the year, and had $7 million in cash, along with 
significant borrowing capacity.  

RV Segment 

Net sales of the RV Segment in 2011 increased 20 percent, or $93 million, compared to 2010. Net sales of 

components were to the following markets (in thousands): 

RV OEMs: 
  Travel trailers and fifth-wheels   
  Motorhomes  
RV aftermarket 
Adjacent industries 

Total RV Segment net sales   

2011 

2010   

Change  

$ 499,852 
15,828 
14,660 
40,303 
$ 570,643 

$ 427,830 
16,864 
13,914 
18,594 
$ 477,202 

17% 
(6%) 
5% 
117% 
20% 

According to the RVIA, industry-wide wholesale shipments for the years ended December 31, were: 

Travel trailer and fifth-wheel RVs 
Motorhomes 

2011 
  212,900 
24,800 

2010   
199,200  
25,200 

Change  
7% 
(2%) 

The Company’s net sales growth in components for travel trailer and fifth-wheel RVs outperformed the 
increase  in  industry-wide  wholesale  shipments  of  travel  trailer  and  fifth-wheel  RVs  primarily  due  to  the  five 
acquisitions completed in 2011 and market share gains which added $28 million and $5 million, respectively, in 
net sales in 2011. Further, the Company implemented sales price increases of $9 million in 2011. 

The Company’s net sales of components for motorhomes declined 6 percent, greater than the decrease in 
industry-wide wholesale shipments of motorhomes. Excluding the impact of acquisitions, which added $2 million 
in net sales during 2011, the Company’s net sales of components for motorhomes declined 19 percent, primarily 
because of the loss of market share by certain of the Company’s motorhome customers.  

  Net  sales  to  adjacent  industries,  including  components  for  truck  caps,  buses,  and  trailers  used  to  haul 
boats, livestock, equipment and other cargo, increased due to market share gains of $15 million and acquisitions 
which added $7 million in net sales during 2011.  

The trend in the Company’s average product content per RV produced is an indicator of the Company’s 
overall  market  share  of  components  for  new  RVs.  The  Company’s  average  product  content  per  type  of  RV, 
calculated  based  upon  the  Company’s  net  sales  of  components  to  RV  OEMs  for  the  different  types  of  RVs 
produced  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  divided  by  the  industry-wide  wholesale  shipments  of  the  different 
types of RVs for the same period, was:   

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Content per: 
Travel trailer and fifth-wheel RV 
Motorhome 

2011 
2,348 
638 

$ 
$ 

2010 
2,148 
669 

$ 
$ 

Change  
9% 
(5%) 

The Company’s average product content per type of RV excludes sales to the aftermarket and adjacent 
industries. Content per RV is impacted by market share gains, acquisitions and new product introductions, as well 
as changes in selling prices for the Company’s products.  In the first quarter of 2012, the Company refined the 
calculation of content per unit to better identify aftermarket sales, as well as sales to adjacent industries.  There 
was  no change in total reported  net sales for  the  RV Segment,  and all  prior  periods  have  also  been  refined  for 
consistency. 

Operating  profit  of  the  RV  Segment  was  $45.7  million  in  2011,  an  improvement  of  $1.3  million 
compared to 2010. This increase in RV Segment operating profit was less than the Company’s expected 15 to 20 
percent incremental margin. 

The operating margin of the RV Segment in 2011 was negatively impacted by: 

•  Higher  raw  material  costs.  Raw  material  costs,  in  particular  steel  and  aluminum,  increased 
monthly during the first half of 2011, negatively impacting the operating results as the sales price 
increases implemented did not fully offset the peak raw material costs. Beginning in mid-2011, 
raw material costs declined, although not to the levels at the end of 2010.  

•  Start-up and integration costs associated with the acquisitions completed in 2011, as well as the 

new aluminum extrusion operation and the new RV awning product line.  

•  Higher than usual production costs for one product line, in part related to increased demand.  
•  An increase in annualized fixed costs of approximately $3 million, which have been added over 
the past year to expand the sales force, expand capacity and meet the increase in sales demand, 
plus additional depreciation and amortization due to recent acquisitions and capital expenditures. 

Partially offset by: 

•  Lower overtime due to improved labor efficiencies in certain operations. 
•  The  spreading  of  fixed  manufacturing  and  selling,  general  and  administrative  costs  over  a  $93 

million larger sales base. 

MH Segment  

Net sales of the MH Segment in 2011 increased 16 percent, or $15 million, compared to 2010. Net sales 

of components were to the following markets (in thousands):  

Manufactured housing OEMs  
Manufactured housing aftermarket 
Adjacent industries 

Total MH Segment net sales 

2011 
$  77,087 
16,184 
17,252 
$ 110,523 

2010 
$  68,483 
16,895 
10,175 
$  95,553 

Change  
13% 
(4%) 
70% 
16% 

According to the IBTS, industry-wide wholesale shipments for the years ended December 31, were: 

Total homes produced  
Total floors produced 

2011 
51,600 
78,500 

2010 
50,000 
80,600 

Change  
3% 
(3%) 

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The Company’s net sales growth in components for new manufactured homes exceeded the increase in 
industry-wide wholesale shipments, primarily due to market share gains and the acquisitions completed in 2011 
which  added  $3  million  and  $1  million,  respectively,  in  net  sales  in  2011.  Further,  the  Company  implemented 
sales price increases of $3 million in 2011. In 2011 industry-wide wholesale shipments included approximately 
2,000  homes  purchased  by  FEMA.  FEMA  homes  typically  contain  more  of  the  Company’s  products.  While 
industry-wide  shipments  of  manufactured  homes  in  2011  increased  3  percent  compared  to  2010,  industry-wide 
shipments  of  larger,  multi-section  homes,  in  which  the  Company  has  more  content,  declined  11  percent,  while 
smaller single-section homes increased 24 percent. 

Net  sales  to  adjacent  industries  increased  due  to  market  share  gains  of  $6  million  and  acquisitions 

completed in 2011 which added $1 million in net sales during 2011. 

The trend in the Company’s average product content per manufactured home produced is an indicator of 
the Company’s overall market share of components for new manufactured homes. Manufactured homes contain 
one or more “floors” or sections which can be joined to make larger homes. The larger homes typically contain 
more of the Company’s products. The Company’s average product content per manufactured home produced by 
the industry and total manufactured home floors produced by the industry, calculated based upon the Company’s 
net sales of components to manufactured housing OEMs for newly produced manufactured homes for the years 
ended December 31, divided by the number of manufactured homes and manufactured home floors produced by 
the industry, respectively, for the same period, was: 

Content per: 
Home produced  
Floor produced 

2011 
1,493 
982 

$ 
$ 

2010 
1,368 
850 

$ 
$ 

Change  
9% 
16% 

The Company’s average product content per manufactured home excludes sales of replacement parts to 
the  aftermarket  and  sales  to  adjacent  industries.  Content  per  manufactured  home  and  content  per  floor  are 
impacted by market share gains, acquisitions and new product introductions, as well as changes in selling prices 
for the Company’s products. In the first quarter of 2012, the Company refined the calculation of content per unit 
to better identify aftermarket sales, as well as sales to adjacent industries. There was no change in total reported 
net sales for the MH Segment, and all prior periods have also been refined for consistency. 

Operating profit of the MH Segment was $12.0 million in 2011, an increase of $2.4 million compared to 
2010, primarily due to the $15 million increase in net sales. This increase in MH Segment operating profit was 16 
percent of the increase in net sales, consistent with the Company’s expected 15 to 20 percent incremental margin 
for established products. 

The operating margin of the MH Segment in 2011 was negatively impacted by: 

•  Higher  raw  material  costs.  Raw  material  costs,  in  particular  steel  and  aluminum,  increased 
monthly during the first half of 2011, negatively impacting the operating results as the sales price 
increases implemented did not fully offset the peak raw material costs. Beginning in mid-2011, 
raw material costs declined, although not to the levels at the end of 2010.  

Partially offset by: 

•  The  spreading  of  fixed  manufacturing  and  selling,  general  and  administrative  costs  over  a  $15 

million larger sales base. 
Improved operating efficiencies. 

• 

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Corporate 

Corporate expenses in 2012 increased $1.0 million compared to 2011, largely due to higher professional 
and  directors  fees.  Corporate  expenses  in  2011  decreased  $0.5  million  compared  to  2010,  due  primarily  to  a 
decrease in performance-based incentive compensation. 

Executive Succession 

On  February  12,  2013,  the  Company  announced  that  Fredric  M.  Zinn,  President  and  Chief  Executive 
Officer, will retire effective May 10, 2013. Jason D. Lippert, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lippert 
Components  and  Kinro,  has  been  named  to  succeed  Mr.  Zinn  as  Chief  Executive  Officer  of  Drew.  Scott  T. 
Mereness,  President  of  Lippert  Components  and  Kinro,  has  been  named  to  succeed  Mr.  Zinn  as  President  of 
Drew. Both of these appointments will be effective May 10, 2013. The Company also announced the relocation of 
its corporate headquarters from White Plains, New York to Elkhart County, Indiana, the location of the corporate 
headquarters of Lippert Components and Kinro. 

As a result of the Company’s executive succession and corporate relocation, the Company recorded a pre-
tax charge of $1.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2012 related to the contractual obligations for severance and the 
acceleration of equity awards for certain employees whose employment will terminate as a result of the relocation 
to  Indiana.  The  Company  will  record  an  additional  pre-tax  charge  of  $1.8  million  related  to  the  contractual 
obligations in the first and second quarters of 2013. Upon completion of the transition, the Company expects to 
save an estimated $2 million annually in general and administrative costs. 

Accretion Related to Contingent Consideration 

In connection with certain of the business acquisitions completed over the last few years, the Company is 
required to record an expense, or accretion, equivalent to interest on the recorded liability for future contingent 
consideration  payments.  Accretion  expense  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2012  was  $1.8  million  and  is 
estimated to be $1.3 million in 2013.  

Other Non-Segment Items 

Selling, general and administrative expenses include the following other non-segment items for the years 

ended December 31, (in thousands): 

Net gain (loss) on sale or write-down to fair value  

of vacant facilities 
Net gain on insurance claim 
Contingent consideration fair value adjustments (1)  
Terminated litigation 
Incentive compensation impact of other non-segment items 
Other expenses, net 

Total other non-segment items 

  2012 

2011   

2010   

$ 

184  $ 
- 
586 
496 
(175) 
306 
$  1,397  $ 

123 
- 
121 
(91) 
(75) 
144 
222 

$ 

(491) 
859 
  1,173 
(149) 
(96) 
(274) 
$  1,022 

(1)  The  Company  is  required  to  measure  on  a  quarterly  basis  the  fair  value  of  the  liability  for  estimated  contingent 
consideration in connection with certain of the business acquisitions completed over the last few years, based upon 
the projected timing and extent of future sales, as well as the weighted average cost of capital. Depending upon the 
weighted average cost of capital and future sales of the products which are subject to contingent consideration, the 
Company could record adjustments in future periods. 

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Provision for Income Taxes 

The  effective  income  tax  rate  for  2012  was  35.4  percent,  lower  than  the  37.7  percent  in  2011  due  to 
declines in income tax reserve requirements, primarily due to the expiration of certain federal and state income tax 
statute of limitations, as well as higher federal and state income tax credits. The Company estimates that the 2013 
effective income tax rate is expected to be approximately 37 percent to 38 percent.  

The effective income tax rate for 2011 was 37.7 percent, lower than the 38.0 percent in 2010, primarily as 

a result of higher federal and state income tax credits.  

New Accounting Pronouncements 

In  May  2011,  the  Financial  Accounting  Standards  Board (“FASB”)  issued  updated  standards  related  to 
additional requirements and guidance regarding disclosures of fair value measurements. The guidance expanded 
required disclosures, including the reasons for and amounts of all transfers in and out of Levels 1 and 2 fair value 
measurements, and for Level 3 fair value measurements added (1) a quantitative disclosure of the unobservable 
inputs  and  assumptions  used  in  the  measurement,  (2)  a  description  of  the  valuation  processes  used,  and  (3)  a 
narrative  description  of  the  sensitivity  of  the  fair  value  to  changes  in  unobservable  inputs  and  the 
interrelationships between those inputs. This guidance was effective for interim or annual periods beginning after 
December 15, 2011. The adoption of this guidance had no impact on the Company’s financial statements other 
than additional disclosures. 

In August 2011, the FASB issued updated standards intended to simplify how an entity tests goodwill for 
impairment.  Under  the  new  guidance,  an  entity  is  no  longer  required  to  perform  the  two-step  quantitative 
goodwill impairment test unless the entity determines, based on the qualitative assessment, that it is more likely 
than  not  that  its  fair  value  is  less  than  its  carrying  amount.  The  guidance  was  effective  for  annual  and  interim 
goodwill  impairment  tests  performed  for  fiscal  years  beginning  after  December  15,  2011.  The  adoption  of  this 
guidance did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements. 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES 

The Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows reflect the following for the years ended December 31, (in 

thousands): 

Net cash flows provided by operating activities 
Net cash flows used for investing activities 
Net cash flows used for financing activities 
  Net increase (decrease) in cash 

2012 
$  72,689 
(28,198) 
(41,136) 
3,355 

$ 

2011 
$  36,831 
(69,124) 
(3) 
$  (32,296) 

2010   
$  42,063 

(22,548)  
(33,000)  
$  (13,485) 

Cash Flows from Operations 

Net cash flows from operating activities in 2012 were $35.9 million higher than in 2011, primarily due to: 

•  A $15.6 million increase in accrued expenses and other liabilities primarily due to the increase in 

sales, production and earnings. 

•  A  $10.0  million  smaller  increase  in  inventories  in  2012  as  compared  to  2011.  The  smaller 
increase  in  inventories  in  2012  was  primarily  due  to  the  concerted  effort  of  management  to 
improve inventory turns on a sustainable basis. In 2011, the Company experienced a more typical 

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increase in inventory, as well as an increase in raw material costs. Inventory turnover for 2012 
improved to 7.8 turns from 6.3 turns for 2011. 

•  A $7.3 million increase in net income in 2012 as compared to 2011. 
•  A $0.8 million decrease in accounts receivable in 2012, compared to a $5.0 million increase in 
2011,  despite  15  percent  higher  net  sales  in  the  month  of  December  2012  as  compared  to 
December 2011. This was primarily due to a decline in days sales outstanding to 14 at December 
31, 2012, compared to 17 at December 31, 2011. 

•  A  $5.1  million  increase  in  depreciation  and  amortization  primarily  due  to  the  acquisitions 

completed in the latter half of 2011 and capital expenditures. 

Partially offset by: 

•  An  $8.9  million  increase  in  prepaid  expenses  and  other  assets,  primarily  due  to  a  Federal  tax 
receivable at December 31, 2012 as compared to a Federal tax payable at December 31, 2011, as 
well as an increase in short-term deposits at December 31, 2012 related primarily to 2013 capital 
expenditures. 

Over  the  long-term,  based  on  the  Company’s  historical  collection  and  payment  patterns,  as  well  as 
inventory turnover, the Company expects working capital to increase or decrease equivalent to approximately 10 
percent to 12 percent of the increase or decrease in net sales. However, there are many factors that can impact this 
relationship, especially in the short-term. 

During the first few months of 2013, the Company expects to use $20 million to $30 million of cash to 

fund seasonal working capital growth, which is typical. 

At  December  31,  2012,  the  Company  had  derivative  instruments  for  4.7  million  pounds  of  aluminum, 
approximately 15 percent of the Company’s anticipated annual aluminum purchases, in order to manage a portion 
of  the  exposure  to  movements  associated  with  aluminum  costs.  These  derivative  instruments  expire  through 
September 2013, at an average mid-west aluminum price of $1.01 per pound. While these derivative instruments 
are  considered  to  be  economic  hedges  of  the  underlying  movement  in  the  price  of  aluminum,  they  are  not 
designated  or  accounted  for  as  a  hedge.  These  derivative  instruments  were  valued  at  fair  value  using  a  market 
approach based on the quoted market prices of similar instruments at the end of each reporting period, and the 
resulting net gain or loss was recorded in cost of sales in the Consolidated Statements of Income. During 2012, 
derivative instruments for 4.9 million pounds were settled at a loss of $0.4 million which was recorded in cost of 
sales in the Consolidated Statements of Income. 

Depreciation and amortization was $25.7 million in 2012, and is expected to aggregate $24 million to $26 
million in 2013. Non-cash stock-based compensation in 2012 was $6.5 million, including $0.2 million of deferred 
stock units issued to certain executive officers in lieu of cash for a portion of their 2011 incentive compensation in 
accordance  with  their  compensation  arrangements.  Non-cash  stock-based  compensation  is  expected  to  be 
approximately $7 million to $8 million in 2013. 

Net cash flows from operating activities in 2011 were $5.2 million less than 2010, despite a $2.0 million 

increase in net income. This decline was primarily a result of: 

•  A  $7.0  million  smaller  increase  in  accounts  payable,  accrued  expenses  and  other  liabilities  in 

2011, compared to 2010, largely due to the timing of payments for inventory. 

•  A $4.7 million larger increase in accounts receivable in 2011, compared to 2010, due primarily to 
28  percent  higher  net  sales  in  the  month  of  December  2011  as  compared  to  December  2010.  
Accounts receivable  balances remain current,  with  only  17  days  sales  outstanding  at  December 
31, 2011. 

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•  A $3.0 million larger increase in inventories in 2011, compared to 2010, due to both higher raw 
material  costs  and  increased  inventory  quantities.  The  increased  inventory  quantities  were 
primarily  to  support  the  31  percent  increase  in  January  2012  net  sales  as  compared  to  January 
2011.  Inventory  turnover  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2011  was  6.2  turns,  a  slight 
improvement from the 6.0 turns for the twelve months ended September 30, 2011, but lower than 
the 6.5 turns for the year ended December 31, 2010. 

Partially offset by: 

•  A  $3.4  million  increase  in  depreciation  and  amortization,  primarily  due  to  capital  expenditures 

and acquisitions. 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities 

Cash flows used for investing activities in 2012 included capital expenditures of $32.0 million. In 2012, 
in order to better serve its customers and meet the increased demand for its products, the Company invested in 
both capacity expansion and cost reduction initiatives. The Company’s capital expenditures for 2012 included the 
purchase  of  a  larger  facility  to  consolidate  all  of  its  furniture  operations,  the  completion  of  the  aluminum 
extrusion operation, and metal fabrication equipment, in addition to routine replacement capital expenditures. 

The Company’s capital expenditures are for replacement and growth. Over the long-term, based on the 
Company’s historical capital expenditures, the replacement portion has averaged approximately 1.5 percent of net 
sales,  while  the  growth  portion  has  averaged  approximately  10  percent  of  the  annual  increase  in  net  sales. 
However,  there  are  many  factors  that  can  impact  this  relationship,  such  as  new  initiatives  by  the  Company, 
especially in the short-term. 

The Company estimates that capital expenditures will be $25 million to $30 million in 2013, including 
$15 million of ‘replacement’ capital expenditures and $10 million to $15 million of ‘growth’ capital expenditures.  
The  growth  capital  expenditures for  2013  include  a  new  glass  tempering  line, metal  fabrication  equipment  and 
new ERP software. Additional capital expenditures may be required in 2013 depending on the extent of the sales 
growth, and other initiatives by the Company. 

On  February  21,  2012,  the  Company  acquired  the  business  and  certain  assets  of  the  United  States  RV 
entry door operation of Euramax International, Inc. The acquired business had annualized sales of approximately 
$6 million. The purchase price was $1.7 million, of which $1.2 million was paid at closing, with the balance to be 
paid over the following three years.  

During  2012,  the  Company  received $5.4  million  from  sales  of fixed assets,  primarily  from  the  sale of 
two  vacant  owned  facilities.  At  December  31,  2012,  the  Company  was  attempting  to  sell  four  vacant  owned 
facilities with an aggregate carrying value of $5.0 million. The Company has leased to third parties two of these 
owned facilities with a combined carrying value of $3.8 million, both for five year terms, for a combined annual 
rental income of $0.3 million. Both of these leases also contain an option for the lessee to purchase the facility at 
an amount in excess of carrying value. 

The 2012 capital expenditures and acquisitions were funded from available cash plus periodic borrowings 
under the Company’s $50 million line of credit.  The 2013 capital expenditures and acquisitions are expected to 
be funded from available cash plus periodic borrowings under the Company’s $50 million line of credit. 

Cash flows used for investing activities of $69.1 million in 2011 included $50.3 million for acquisitions 

of businesses, as follows: 

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•  On  January  28,  2011,  the  Company  acquired  the  operating  assets  and  business  of  Home-Style 
Industries, Inc. and its affiliated companies. Home-Style had annual sales of approximately $12 
million  comprised  primarily  of  a  full  line  of  upholstered  furniture  and  mattresses  primarily  for 
towable RVs, in the Northwest U.S. market. The purchase price was $7.3 million paid at closing, 
plus  contingent  consideration  based  on  future  sales  of  existing  products  in  specific  geographic 
regions.  

•  On July 19, 2011, the Company acquired certain assets and business of M-Tec Corporation. The 
acquired  business  had  annual  sales  of  approximately  $12  million  comprised  primarily  of 
components for RVs, mobile office units and manufactured homes. The purchase price was $6.0 
million paid at closing, plus contingent consideration based on future sales of existing products.  
•  On August 22, 2011, the Company acquired from EA Technologies, LLC the business and certain 
assets of the towable RV chassis and slide-out mechanism operation previously owned by Dexter 
Chassis Group. The acquired business had annual sales of more than $40 million. The purchase 
price was $13.5 million paid at closing. 

•  On August 29, 2011, the Company acquired the business and assets of Starquest Products, LLC 
and its affiliated company. Starquest had annual sales of approximately $22 million, comprised 
primarily of windows for truck caps, which are fiberglass enclosures that fit over the bed of pick-
up  trucks,  painted  to  automotive  standards  and  designed  to  exact  truck  bed  specifications. 
Starquest also manufactures windows and doors for horse trailers and certain types of buses. The 
purchase price was $22.6 million paid at closing, plus contingent consideration based on future 
sales of certain products.  

•  On  December  1,  2011,  the  Company  acquired  the  business  and  certain  assets  of  M&M 
Fabricators.  M&M  had  annualized  sales  of  approximately  $3  million,  comprised  of  chassis 
modification primarily for producers of transit buses, specialized commercial vehicles, and Class 
A  and  Class  C  motorhome  RVs.  The  purchase  price  was  $1.0  million  paid  at  closing,  plus 
contingent consideration based on future sales of this operation.  

Cash flows used for investing activities also included capital expenditures of $24.3 million, including $3 
million for four new facilities the Company purchased, three of which the Company had previously been leasing, 
as well as $11.0 million for the Company’s new aluminum extrusion operation.  

Cash Flows from Financing Activities 

Cash  flows  used  for  financing  activities  in  2012  of  $41.1  million  were  primarily  comprised  of  the 

following: 

•  A  special  dividend  of  $2.00  per  share  of  the  Company’s  Common  Stock,  representing  an 

aggregate of $45.0 million. 

•  $4.3 million in payments for contingent consideration related to acquisitions. In connection with 
several business acquisitions, if certain sales targets for the acquired products are achieved, the 
Company would pay additional cash consideration. The Company has recorded an $11.5 million 
liability  for  the  aggregate  fair  value  of  these  expected  contingent  consideration  liabilities  at 
December 31, 2012. The Company expects to pay $5.9 million in 2013 related to these contingent 
consideration  liabilities.  For  further  information  see  Note  12  of  the  Notes  to  Consolidated 
Financial Statements. 

Partially offset by:  

•  $8.2 million in cash and the related tax benefits from the exercise of stock-based compensation.  

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At December 31, 2012 the Company had no outstanding debt and $9.9 million of cash. However, due to 
the  seasonal  increase  in  working  capital  in  the  first  quarter  of  2012,  and  payment  of  a  $45.0  million  special 
dividend in December of 2012, the Company borrowed periodically under its line of credit, with such borrowings 
reaching  a  high  of  $16.2  million.  Due  to  the  seasonal  nature  of  the  business,  the  Company  expects  to  borrow 
periodically during 2013. 

At  December  31,  2011  the  Company  had  no  outstanding  debt  and  $6.6  million of  cash.  However,  as  a 
result  of  the  Company  investing  $74.6  million  in  acquisitions  and  capital  expenditures  in  2011,  the  Company 
borrowed periodically under its line of credit, with such borrowings reaching a high of $19.2 million during 2011. 
There were no significant cash flows from financing activities for 2011. 

On  February  24,  2011,  the  Company  entered  into  an  agreement  (the  “Credit  Agreement”)  for  a  $50.0 
million line of credit with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (collectively, the “Lenders”). 
The maximum borrowings under the Company’s line of credit can be increased by $20.0 million upon approval of 
the Lenders. Interest on borrowings under the line of credit is designated from time to time by the Company as 
either  (i)  the  Prime  Rate,  but  not  less  than  2.5  percent,  plus  additional  interest  up  to  0.8  percent  (0  percent  at 
December 31, 2012 and 2011), or (ii) LIBOR plus additional interest ranging from 2.0 percent to 2.8 percent (2.0 
percent at December 31, 2012 and 2011) depending on the Company’s performance and financial condition. The 
Credit Agreement expires on January 1, 2016. At December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company had $3.0 million 
and  $3.6  million,  respectively,  in  outstanding  letters  of  credit  under  the  line  of  credit.  Availability  under  the 
Company’s line of credit was $47.0 million at December 31, 2012. 

Simultaneously,  the  Company  entered  into  a  $150.0  million  “shelf-loan”  facility  with  Prudential 
Investment  Management,  Inc.  and  its  affiliates  (“Prudential”).  The  facility  provides  for  Prudential  to  consider 
purchasing, at the Company’s request, in one or a series of transactions, Senior Promissory Notes of the Company 
in the aggregate principal amount of up to $150.0 million, to mature no more than twelve years after the date of 
original  issue  of  each  Senior  Promissory  Note.  Prudential  has  no  obligation  to  purchase  the  Senior  Promissory 
Notes.  Interest  payable  on  the  Senior  Promissory  Notes  will  be  at  rates  determined  by  Prudential  within  five 
business days after the Company issues a request to Prudential. At December 31, 2012 and 2011, there were no 
Senior Promissory Notes outstanding. This facility expires on February 24, 2014.  

Both  the  line  of  credit  pursuant  to  the  Credit  Agreement  and  the  “shelf-loan”  facility  are  subject  to  a 
maximum leverage ratio covenant which limits the amount of consolidated outstanding indebtedness to 2.5 times 
the  trailing  twelve-month  EBITDA,  as  defined.  This  limitation  did  not  impact  the  Company’s  borrowing 
availability  at  December  31,  2012.  The  remaining  availability  under  these  facilities  was  $196.7  million  at 
December 31, 2012. The Company believes this availability, together with the $9.9 million in cash at December 
31, 2012, is more than adequate to finance the Company’s anticipated cash requirements for 2013. 

Pursuant to the Credit Agreement and “shelf-loan” facility, at December 31, 2012 and 2011 the Company 
was  required  to  maintain  minimum  interest  and  fixed  charge  coverages,  and  to  meet  certain  other  financial 
requirements. At December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company was in compliance with all such requirements, and 
expects to remain in compliance during 2013.  

Borrowings under both the line of credit and the “shelf-loan” facility are secured on a pari-passu basis by 
first  priority  liens  on  the  capital  stock  or  other  equity  interests  of  each  of  the  Company’s  direct  and  indirect 
subsidiaries. 

The Company is currently negotiating a two-year extension in its line of credit and shelf loan facility, as 
well as a $25 million increase in its line of credit. The Company is extending these arrangements now because the 
shelf loan facility expires in February 2014, and current market conditions are favorable. 

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In  2007,  the  Board  of  Directors  authorized  the  Company  to  repurchase  up  to  1  million  shares  of  the 
Company’s Common Stock from time to time in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions, or in block 
trades.  Of  this  authorization,  501,279  shares  were  repurchased  prior  to  2011  at  an  average  price  of  $18.65  per 
share, or $9.3 million in total. During 2011, an additional 33,856 shares were repurchased at an average cost of 
$18.44  per  share,  or  $0.6  million.  No  shares  were  purchased  in  2012.  The  number  of  shares  ultimately 
repurchased, and the timing of the purchases, will depend upon market conditions, share price, and other factors.  

Future minimum commitments relating to the Company's contractual obligations at December 31, 2012 

were as follows (in thousands):   

Payments due by period 

Operating leases (a) 
Employment contracts (b)  
Deferred compensation (c) 
Royalty agreements and  
  contingent consideration 
  payments (d) 
Purchase obligations (e) 
Taxes (f) 
Total 

Less than 
 1 year 

  Total 
$  11,736  $ 
  10,929 
7,015 

3,424  $  4,002 
  4,596 
4,947 
- 
- 

1-3 years  3-5 years  5 years 
$  1,915 
$  2,395 
  1,386 
- 
  1,569 
  3,186 

$ 

Other   
- 
- 
  2,260 

More than 

  15,010 
  143,602 
2,125 

  5,775 
  1,256 
- 
$ 190,417  $ 158,902  $ 15,629 

6,281 
  142,125 
2,125 

  2,304 
221 
- 
$  9,492 

650 
- 
- 
$  4,134 

- 
- 
- 
$  2,260 

(a) 

(b) 

(c) 

In  February  2013,  the  Company  entered  into  a  10-year  operating  lease  with  aggregate  minimum  lease 
payments of $4.4 million to consolidate certain of its corporate functions and to expand capacity for certain 
manufacturing operations. Such amounts are not included in the above amounts. 

Includes  amounts  payable  under  employment  contracts  and  arrangements,  and  retirement  and  severance 
agreements. 

Includes  amounts  payable  under  deferred  compensation  arrangements.  The  Other  column  represents  the 
liability for deferred compensation for employees that have elected to receive payment upon separation from 
service from the Company. 

(d)  Comprised of estimated future contingent consideration payments for which a liability has been recorded, in 
connection  with  business  acquisitions  over  the  past  few  years.  Excluded  from  these  amounts,  because  the 
future payments are not ascertainable, is a license agreement that provides for the Company to pay a royalty 
of 1 percent of sales of certain slide-out systems, the remaining aggregate amount of which cannot exceed 
$3.6 million. The Company paid $0.3 million in 2013 under this license agreement for sales of these slide-out 
systems in 2012, which is included in these amounts. 

(e) 

Primarily comprised of purchase orders issued in the normal course of business. Also included are several 
longer  term  purchase  commitments,  for  which  the  Company  has  estimated  the  expected  future  obligation 
based on current prices and usage. 

(f) 

Represents unrecognized tax benefits, as well as related interest and penalties. 

These commitments are described more fully in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 

The  Company  is  in  compliance  with  the  corporate  governance  requirements  of  the  Securities  and 
Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the New York Stock Exchange. The Company’s governance documents and 
committee charters and key practices have been posted to the Company’s website (www.drewindustries.com) and 
are updated periodically. The website also contains, or provides direct links to, all SEC filings, press releases and 
investor  presentations.  The  Company  has  also  established  a  Whistleblower  Policy,  which  includes  a  toll-free 
hotline (877-373-9123) to report complaints about the Company’s accounting, internal controls, auditing matters 
or  other  concerns.  The  whistleblower  policy  and  procedure  for  complaints  can  be  found  on  the  Company’s 
website (www.drewindustries.com). 

CONTINGENCIES 

Additional information required by this item is included under Item 3 of Part I of this Annual Report on 

Form 10-K.  

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

The  Company's  Consolidated  Financial  Statements  have  been  prepared  in  conformity  with  accounting 
principles  generally  accepted  in  the  United  States  of  America  which  requires  that  certain  estimates  and 
assumptions be made that affect the amounts and disclosures reported in those financial statements and the related 
accompanying  notes.  Actual  results  could  differ  from  these  estimates  and  assumptions.  The  following  critical 
accounting policies, some of which are impacted significantly by judgments, assumptions and estimates, affect the 
Company's Consolidated Financial Statements. Management has discussed the development and selection of its 
critical  accounting  policies  with  the  Audit  Committee  of  the  Company’s  Board  of  Directors  and  the  Audit 
Committee has reviewed the disclosure presented below relating to the critical accounting policies. 

Accounts Receivable 

The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts that reduces accounts receivables to amounts 
that are expected to be collected. In assessing the collectability of its accounts receivable, the Company considers 
such  factors  as  the  current  overall  economic  conditions,  industry-specific  economic  conditions,  historical  and 
anticipated customer performance, historical experience with write-offs and the level of past-due amounts. This 
estimation  process  is  subjective,  and  to  the  extent  that  future  actual  results  differ  from  original  estimates, 
adjustments to recorded accruals may be required.  

Inventories 

Inventories (finished goods, work in process and raw materials) are stated at the lower of cost, determined 
on a first-in, first-out basis, or market. Cost is determined based solely on those charges incurred in the acquisition 
and  production  of  the  related  inventory  (i.e.  material,  labor  and  manufacturing  overhead  costs).  The  Company 
estimates  an  inventory  reserve  for  excess  quantities  and  obsolete  items  based  on  specific  identification  and 
historical write-offs, taking into account future demand and market conditions. To the extent that actual demand 
or market conditions in the future differ from original estimates, adjustments to recorded inventory reserves may 
be required. 

Self-Insurance 

The Company is self-insured for certain health and workers' compensation benefits up to certain stop-loss 
limits.  Such  costs  are  accrued  based  on  known  claims  and  an  estimate  of  incurred,  but  not  reported  (“IBNR”) 
claims. IBNR claims are estimated using historical lag information and other data provided by third-party claims 

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administrators.  This  estimation  process  is  subjective,  and  to  the  extent  that  future  actual  results  differ  from 
original estimates, adjustments to recorded accruals may be required. 

Warranty 

The  Company  provides  warranty  terms  based  upon  the  type  of  product  that  is  sold.  The  Company 
estimates  the  warranty  accrual  based  upon  various  factors,  including  (i)  historical  warranty  costs,  (ii)  current 
trends,  (iii)  product  mix,  and  (iv)  sales.  The  accounting  for  warranty  accruals  requires  the  Company  to  make 
assumptions and judgments, and to the extent that future actual results differ from original estimates, adjustments 
to recorded accruals may be required.  

Income Taxes 

The Company's tax provision is based on pre-tax income, statutory tax rates, federal and state tax credits, 
and tax planning strategies. Significant management judgment is required in determining the tax provision and in 
evaluating  the  Company's  tax  position.  The  Company  establishes  additional  provisions  for  income  taxes  when, 
despite the belief that the tax positions are fully supportable, there remain certain tax positions that are likely to be 
challenged and may or may not be sustained on review by tax authorities. The Company adjusts these tax accruals 
in light of changing facts and circumstances. The effective tax rate in a given financial statement period may be 
materially impacted by changes in the expected outcome of tax audits. 

The  Company's  accompanying  Consolidated  Balance  Sheets  also  include  deferred  tax  assets  resulting 
from  deductible  temporary  differences,  which  are  expected  to  reduce  future  taxable  income.  These  assets  are 
based  on  management's  estimate  of  realizability,  which  is  reassessed  each  quarter  based  upon  the  Company's 
forecast  of  future  taxable  income.  Failure  to  achieve  forecasted  taxable  income  could  affect  the  ultimate 
realization of certain deferred tax assets, and may result in the recognition of a valuation reserve. For additional 
information, see Note 11 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.   

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, including Other Intangible Assets 

The  Company  periodically  evaluates  whether  events  or  circumstances  have  occurred  that  indicate  that 
long-lived assets may not be recoverable or that the remaining useful life may warrant revision. When such events 
or circumstances occur, the Company assesses the recoverability of long-lived assets by determining whether the 
carrying value will be recovered through the expected undiscounted future cash flows resulting from the use of 
the asset. In the event the sum of the expected undiscounted future cash flows is less than the carrying value of the 
asset, an impairment loss equal to the excess of the asset's carrying value over its fair value would be recorded. 
The long-term nature of these assets requires the estimation of their cash inflows and outflows several years into 
the future. Actual results and events could differ significantly from management estimates. 

Impairment of Goodwill 

Goodwill is evaluated for impairment at the reporting unit level on an annual basis and between annual 
tests  whenever  events  or  circumstances  indicate  that  the  carrying  value  of  a  reporting  unit  may  exceed  its  fair 
value.  The  Company  conducts  its  required  annual  impairment  test  as  of  November  30th  each  fiscal  year.  The 
impairment  test  uses  a  discounted  cash  flow  model  to  estimate  the  fair  value  of  a  reporting  unit.  This  model 
requires the use of long-term forecasts and assumptions regarding industry-specific economic conditions that are 
outside  the  control  of  the  Company.  Actual  results  and  events  could  differ  significantly  from  management 
estimates. 

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Legal Contingencies 

The Company is subject to proceedings, lawsuits and other claims in the normal course of business. Each 
quarter,  the  Company  formally  evaluates  pending  proceedings,  lawsuits  and  other  claims  with  counsel.  These 
contingencies require management’s judgment in assessing the likelihood of adverse outcomes and the potential 
range of probable losses. Liabilities for legal matters are accrued for when it is probable that a liability has been 
incurred  and  the  amount  of  the  liability  can  be  reasonably  estimated,  based  upon  current  law  and  existing 
information. Estimates of contingencies may change in the future due to new developments or changes in legal 
approach. Actual results and events could differ significantly from management estimates. 

Contingent Consideration Payments 

In  connection  with  several  acquisitions  completed  in the past few  years,  in  addition  to the  cash  paid  at 
closing, additional payments could be required depending upon the level of sales generated from certain of the 
acquired products. The fair value of the aggregate estimated contingent consideration payments has been recorded 
as  a  liability  in  the  Consolidated  Balance Sheets.  Each  quarter, the  Company  is required  to  re-evaluate the  fair 
value of the liability for the estimated contingent consideration payments for such acquisitions. The fair value of 
the contingent consideration payments is estimated using a discounted cash flow model. This model involves the 
use  of  estimates  and  significant  judgments  that  are  based  on  a  number  of  factors  including  sales  of  certain 
products, future business plans, economic projections, weighted average cost of capital, and market data. Actual 
results may differ from forecasted results.     

Other Estimates 

The  Company  makes  a  number  of  other  estimates  and  judgments  in  the  ordinary  course  of  business 
including,  but  not  limited  to,  those  related  to  product  returns,  sales  rebates,  accounts  receivable,  lease 
terminations,  asset  retirement  obligations,  executive  succession,  post-retirement  benefits,  stock-based 
compensation,  segment  allocations,  environmental  liabilities,  and  contingencies.  Establishing  reserves for  these 
matters requires management's estimate and judgment with regard to risk and ultimate liability or realization. As a 
result, these estimates are based on management's current understanding of the underlying facts and circumstances 
and may also be developed in conjunction with outside advisors, as appropriate. Because of uncertainties related 
to the ultimate outcome of these issues or the possibilities of changes in the underlying facts and circumstances, 
actual results and events could differ significantly from management estimates. 

INFLATION 

The prices of key raw materials, consisting primarily of steel and aluminum, and components used by the 
Company which are made from these raw materials, are influenced by demand and other factors specific to these 
commodities,  rather  than  being  directly  affected  by  inflationary  pressures.  Prices  of  these  commodities  have 
historically  been  volatile,  and  over  the  past  few  months  prices  have  continued  to  fluctuate.  The  Company 
experienced increases in its labor costs in 2012 which may be partially related to inflation. During mid-2012, the 
Company  had  difficulties finding  qualified  production  employees  for  certain  facilities  and  incurred  higher  than 
normal labor costs as a result.  

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Item 7A.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.  

The  Company  has  historically  been  exposed  to  changes  in  interest  rates  primarily  as  a  result  of  its 

financing activities. At December 31, 2012, the Company had no outstanding borrowings. 

The Company is also exposed to changes in the prices of raw materials, specifically steel and aluminum. 
The  Company  has  entered  into  derivative  instruments  for  the  purpose  of  managing  a  portion  of  the  exposures 
associated with fluctuations in aluminum costs. While these derivative instruments are subject to fluctuations in 
value, these fluctuations are generally offset by the changes in fair value of the underlying exposures. See Note 14 
of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a more detailed discussion of derivative instruments. 

The  Company  has  historically  been  able  to  obtain  sales  price  increases  to  offset  the  majority  of  raw 
material cost increases. However, there can be no assurance that future cost increases, if any, can be partially or 
fully passed on to customers, or that the timing of such increases will match raw material cost increases. 

Additional information  required  by  this item  is  included  under the  caption  “Inflation”  in  Item  7  of  this 

Report. 

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Item 8.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA. 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 

The Board of Directors and Stockholders 
Drew Industries Incorporated: 

We  have  audited  the  accompanying  consolidated  balance  sheets  of  Drew  Industries  Incorporated  and  subsidiaries 
(the “Company”) as of December 31, 2012 and 2011, and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders' equity, 
and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2012. We also have audited the Company’s 
internal  control  over  financial  reporting  as  of  December  31,  2012,  based  on  criteria  established  in  Internal  Control  – 
Integrated  Framework  issued  by  the  Committee  of  Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the  Treadway  Commission  (COSO).  The 
Company’s management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control 
over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the 
accompanying “Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting.” Our responsibility is to express 
an  opinion  on  these  consolidated  financial  statements  and  an  opinion  on  the  Company's  internal  control  over  financial 
reporting based on our audits. 

We  conducted  our  audits  in  accordance  with  the  standards  of  the  Public  Company  Accounting  Oversight  Board 
(United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the 
financial  statements  are  free  of  material  misstatement  and  whether  effective  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  was 
maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included examining, on a test basis, 
evidence  supporting  the  amounts  and  disclosures  in  the  financial  statements,  assessing  the  accounting  principles  used  and 
significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal 
control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the 
risk  that  a  material  weakness  exists,  and  testing  and  evaluating  the  design  and  operating  effectiveness  of  internal  control 
based  on  the  assessed  risk.  Our  audits  also  included  performing  such  other  procedures  as  we  considered  necessary  in  the 
circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions. 

A  company's  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  is  a  process  designed  to  provide  reasonable  assurance 
regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance 
with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies 
and  procedures  that  (1)  pertain  to  the  maintenance  of  records  that,  in  reasonable  detail,  accurately  and  fairly  reflect  the 
transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as 
necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that 
receipts  and  expenditures  of  the  company  are  being  made  only  in  accordance  with  authorizations  of  management  and 
directors  of  the  company;  and  (3)  provide  reasonable  assurance  regarding  prevention  or  timely  detection  of  unauthorized 
acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements. 

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. 
Also,  projections  of  any  evaluation  of  effectiveness  to  future  periods  are  subject  to  the  risk  that  controls  may  become 
inadequate  because  of  changes  in  conditions,  or  that  the  degree  of  compliance  with  the  policies  or  procedures  may 
deteriorate. 

In  our  opinion,  the  consolidated  financial  statements  referred  to  above  present  fairly,  in  all  material  respects,  the 
financial  position  of  Drew  Industries  Incorporated  and  subsidiaries  as  of  December  31,  2012  and  2011,  and  the  results  of 
their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2012, in conformity 
with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, 
effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012, based on criteria established in Internal Control – 
Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). 

/s/ KPMG LLP 

Stamford, Connecticut 
March 12, 2013 

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Drew Industries Incorporated 
Consolidated Statements of Income 
(In thousands, except per share amounts)  

Net sales 
Cost of sales 
  Gross profit 
Selling, general and administrative expenses 
Executive succession 
  Operating profit 
Interest expense, net  
  Income before income taxes    
Provision for income taxes 
  Net income 

Net income per common share: 
  Basic    
  Diluted     

Weighted average common shares outstanding: 
  Basic    
  Diluted     

  Year Ended December 31, 

2012   

2011   

2010   

$ 901,123 
  732,464 
  168,659 
  109,071 
1,456 
58,132 
330 
   57,802 
20,462 
$  37,340 

$ 681,166 
  541,445 
  139,721 
91,173 
- 
48,548 
292 
48,256 
18,197 
$  30,059 

$ 572,755 
  446,585 
  126,170 
80,742 
- 
45,428 
218 
45,210 
17,176 
$  28,034 

$ 
$ 

 1.66 
 1.64 

$ 
$ 

1.35 
1.34 

$ 
$ 

1.27 
1.26 

22,558 
22,828 

22,267 
22,444 

22,123 
22,266 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements. 

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Drew Industries Incorporated 
Consolidated Balance Sheets 
(In thousands, except per share amount)  

ASSETS 
Current assets 

Cash and cash equivalents                  

  Accounts receivable, net 

Inventories     
  Deferred taxes     

Prepaid expenses and other current assets          

  Total current assets                              

Fixed assets, net      
Goodwill     
Other intangible assets, net   
Deferred taxes 
Other assets  

  Total assets  

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 
Current liabilities 
  Accounts payable, trade                                       
  Accrued expenses and other current liabilities            

  Total current liabilities                   

Other long-term liabilities                 

  Total liabilities   

Stockholders' equity 

Common stock, par value $.01 per share: authorized 

30,000 shares; issued 25,376 shares at December 31, 2012 

  and 24,826 shares at December 31, 2011 
Paid-in capital  
Retained earnings   

  Stockholders’ equity before treasury stock 

Treasury stock, at cost, 2,684 shares at December 31, 2012 and 
  December 31, 2011 

  Total stockholders' equity    
  Total liabilities and stockholders' equity 

  December 31, 
2012   

2011   

$ 

9,939 
21,846 
97,367 
10,073 
14,798 
  154,023 
  107,936 
21,177 
69,218 
14,993 
6,521 
$ 373,868 

$ 

6,584 
22,620 
92,052 
10,125 
6,187 
  137,568 
95,050 
20,499 
79,059 
14,496 
4,411 
$ 351,083 

$  21,725 
48,055 
69,780 
19,843 
89,623 

$  15,742 
36,169 
51,911 
21,876 
73,787 

254 
  100,412 
  213,046 
  313,712 

248 
84,389 
  222,126 
  306,763 

(29,467) 
  284,245 
$ 373,868 

(29,467) 
  277,296 
$ 351,083 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements. 

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Year Ended December 31, 

     2012                  2011 

2010   

$  37,340 

$  30,059 

$  28,034 

Drew Industries Incorporated 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 
(In thousands) 

Cash flows from operating activities: 
  Net income   
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash flows provided 

  by operating activities: 

        Depreciation and amortization   

  Stock-based compensation expense  

  Deferred taxes  
  Other non-cash items 

  25,665 
6,318 
(668) 
654 

  Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of businesses: 

  Accounts receivable, net 
  Inventories  
  Prepaid expenses and other assets   
  Accounts payable 
  Accrued expenses and other liabilities   

Net cash flows provided by operating activities 

Cash flows from investing activities: 

Capital expenditures 
Acquisitions of businesses 
Proceeds from sales of fixed assets 
Proceeds from maturity of short-term investments 
Purchase of short-term investments 

  Other investing activities 

  Net cash flows used for investing activities 

Cash flows from financing activities: 

Exercise of stock options and deferred stock units  
Proceeds from line of credit borrowings 
Repayments under line of credit borrowings 
Payment of special dividend 
Payment of contingent consideration related to acquisitions 
Purchase of treasury stock 
Other financing activities 

Net cash flows used for financing activities 

774 
(4,727) 
  (10,738) 
5,983 
  12,088 
  72,689 

  (32,026) 
(1,473) 
5,420 
- 
- 
(119) 
  (28,198) 

8,217 
  52,227 
  (52,227) 
  (45,038) 
(4,315) 
   - 
- 
  (41,136) 

  20,522 
4,587 
821 
1,570 

(5,007) 
  (14,738) 
(1,848) 
4,391 
(3,526) 
  36,831 

  (24,317) 
  (50,302) 
1,338 
5,000 
- 
(843) 
  (69,124) 

1,188 
  130,500 
 (130,500) 
- 
(398) 
(626) 
(167) 
(3) 

  17,087 
4,176 
(1,438) 
(613)   

(341)   
  (11,757)   
(951)   
3,838 
4,028 
  42,063 

  (10,148)   
  (21,900)   
1,788 
  29,000 
  (20,985) 
(303)  
  (22,548)  

1,082 
- 
- 

  (33,032)   
(8) 
(1,041) 
(1) 
  (33,000)  

Net increase (decrease) in cash  

3,355 

  (32,296) 

  (13,485) 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 

6,584 
$  9,939 

  38,880 
$  6,584 

  52,365 
$  38,880 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: 
  Cash paid during the year for: 

Interest   
Income taxes, net of refunds  

$ 
369 
$  24,145 

$ 
284 
$  18,909 

$ 
311 
$  19,862 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements. 

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Drew Industries Incorporated 
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity 
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)  

Balance - December 31, 2009  
Net income  
Issuance of 113,223 shares of  
  common stock pursuant to stock  
  options and deferred stock units 
Income tax benefit relating to  
issuance of common stock  
  pursuant to stock options and 
  deferred stock units 
Stock-based compensation expense 
Issuance of 2,767 deferred stock units 
relating to prior year compensation 
Special cash dividend ($1.50 per share) 
Dividend equivalents on deferred 
  stock units 
Purchase of 53,879 shares of  

treasury stock 

Balance - December 31, 2010 
Net income   
Issuance of 151,150 shares of  
  common stock pursuant to stock  
  options and deferred stock units 
Income tax benefit relating to  
issuance of common stock  
  pursuant to stock options and  
  deferred stock units 
Reversal of deferred tax assets due to  
  expiration of vested stock options 
Stock-based compensation expense 
Issuance of 47,506 deferred stock units 
relating to prior year compensation 

Purchase of 33,856 shares of  

treasury stock 

Balance - December 31, 2011 
Net income   
Issuance of 550,352 shares of  
  common stock pursuant to stock  
  options, deferred stock units and  

restricted stock 

Income tax benefit relating to  
issuance of common stock  

  pursuant to stock options, deferred 
  stock units and restricted stock 
Stock-based compensation expense 
Issuance of 7,548 deferred stock units 
relating to prior year compensation 
Special cash dividend ($2.00 per share) 
Dividend equivalents on deferred stock 
  units, stock awards and restricted stock   
Balance - December 31, 2012 

$ 

  Common 
  Stock 
246 
$ 

Paid-in 
Capital 

Retained 
Earnings 

$  74,239  $  197,430 
28,034 

Treasury  
Stock 
$   (27,800) 

Total 
Stockholders’  
Equity 
$  244,115 
28,034 

1 

1,134 

11 
4,176 

61 

(33,032) 

365 

(365) 

247 

79,986 

192,067 
30,059 

(1,041) 
(28,841) 

1 

996 

216 

(2,496)   
4,587 

1,100 

248 

84,389 

222,126 
37,340 

(626) 
(29,467) 

6 

7,853 

270 
6,318 

200 

(45,038) 

1,135 

11 
4,176 

61    
(33,032)   

- 

(1,041)  
243,459 
30,059 

997 

216 

(2,496)   
4,587 

1,100 

(626)  
277,296 
37,340 

7,859 

270 
6,318 

200 
(45,038)   

1,382 

(1,382) 
$  100,412  $  213,046 

254 

$  (29,467) 

- 
$  284,245 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements. 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

Basis of Presentation 

The  Consolidated  Financial  Statements  include  the  accounts  of  Drew  Industries  Incorporated  and  its 
wholly-owned  subsidiaries  (collectively,  “Drew”  or the  “Company”).  Drew  has  no  unconsolidated  subsidiaries. 
Drew’s  wholly-owned  active  subsidiaries  are  Lippert  Components,  Inc.  and  its  subsidiaries  (collectively, 
“Lippert”)  and  Kinro,  Inc.  and  its  subsidiaries  (collectively,  “Kinro”).  Drew,  through  Lippert  and  Kinro, 
manufactures a broad array of components for recreational vehicles (“RVs”) and manufactured homes, and to a 
lesser extent manufactures components for modular housing, truck caps and buses, as well as for  trailers used to 
haul boats, livestock, equipment and other cargo. At December 31, 2012, the Company operated 30 plants in 11 
states. 

Because  of  fluctuations  in  dealer  inventories,  and  volatile  economic  conditions,  current  and  future 

seasonal industry trends may be different than in prior years. 

The  Company  is  not  aware  of  any  significant  events,  except  as  disclosed  in  the  Notes  to  Consolidated 
Financial Statements, which occurred subsequent to the balance sheet date but prior to the filing of this report that 
would have a material impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements.   

All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. Certain prior year balances 

have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation. 

Cash and Cash Equivalents  

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less at the time 

of purchase to be cash equivalents.  

Accounts Receivable 

Accounts  receivable  are  stated  at  historical  carrying  value,  net  of  write-offs  and  allowances.  The 
Company  establishes  allowances  based  upon  historical  experience  and  any  specific  customer  collection  issues 
identified  by  the  Company.  Uncollectible  accounts  receivable  are  written  off  when  a  settlement  is  reached  or 
when the Company has determined that the balance will not be collected.  

Inventories 

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (using the first-in, first-out method) or market. Cost includes 
material,  labor  and  overhead;  market  is  replacement  cost  or  realizable  value  after  allowance  for  costs  of 
distribution. 

Fixed Assets 

Fixed assets which are owned are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation, and are depreciated on a 
straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the properties and equipment. Leasehold improvements and 
leased equipment are amortized over the shorter of the lives of the leases or the underlying assets. Maintenance 
and repair costs that do not improve service potential or extend economic life are expensed as incurred; significant 
improvements are capitalized.  

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Income Taxes 

Deferred  tax  assets  and  liabilities  are  determined  based  on  the  temporary  differences  between  the 
financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities, applying enacted statutory tax rates in effect for the year 
in which the differences are expected to reverse. 

The  Company  accounts  for  uncertainty  in  tax  positions  by  recognizing  in  its  financial  statements  the 
impact  of  a  tax  position  only  if  that  position  is  more  likely  than  not  of  being  sustained  on  audit,  based  on  the 
technical merits of the position. Further, the Company assesses the tax benefits of the tax positions in its financial 
statements based on experience with similar tax positions, information obtained during the examination process 
and the advice of experts. The Company recognizes previously unrecognized tax benefits upon the earlier of the 
expiration  of  the  period  to  assess  tax  in  the  applicable  taxing  jurisdiction  or  when  the  matter  is  constructively 
settled and upon changes in statutes or regulations and new case law or rulings. 

The  Company  classifies  interest  and  penalties  related  to  income  taxes  as  income  tax  expense  in  its 

Consolidated Financial Statements.   

Goodwill  

Goodwill represents the excess of the total consideration given in an acquisition of a business over the fair 
value  of  the  net  tangible  and  identifiable  intangible  assets  acquired.  Goodwill  is  not  amortized,  but  instead  is 
tested  at  the  reporting  unit  level  for  impairment  annually  in  November,  or  more  frequently  if  certain 
circumstances indicate a possible impairment may exist. The impairment tests are based on fair value, determined 
using discounted cash flows, appraised values or management’s estimates.  

Other Intangible Assets  

Intangible assets with estimable useful lives are amortized over their respective estimated useful lives to 
their estimated residual values, and reviewed for impairment. The amortization of other intangible assets is done 
using a method, straight-line or accelerated, which best reflects the pattern in which the estimated future economic 
benefits of the asset will be consumed.  

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets 

Long-lived assets, other than goodwill, are tested for impairment when changes in circumstances indicate 
that  their  carrying  value  may  not  be  recoverable.  A  determination  of  impairment,  if  any,  is  made  based  on  the 
undiscounted value of estimated future cash flows, salvage value or expected net sales proceeds, depending on the 
circumstances. Impairment is measured as the excess of the carrying value over the estimated fair value of such 
assets.  

Asset Retirement Obligations 

Asset retirement obligations are legal obligations associated with the retirement of long-lived assets. The 
Company  records  asset  retirement  obligations  on  certain  of  its  owned  and  leased  facilities,  leased  office 
equipment,  and  leased  machinery  and  equipment.  These  liabilities  are  initially  recorded  at  fair  value  and  are 
adjusted for changes resulting from revisions to the timing or the amount of the original estimate.  

Environmental Liabilities 

Accruals for environmental matters are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and 
the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated, based upon current law and existing technologies. These 

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amounts,  which are  not  discounted  and  are  exclusive  of claims  against  potentially  responsible  third  parties,  are 
adjusted periodically as assessment and remediation efforts progress or additional technical or legal information 
becomes  available.  Environmental  exposures  are  difficult  to  assess  for  numerous  reasons,  including  the 
identification  of  new  sites,  developments  at  sites  resulting  from  investigatory  studies  and  remedial  activities, 
advances  in  technology,  changes  in  environmental  laws  and  regulations  and  their  application,  the  scarcity  of 
reliable data pertaining to identified sites, the difficulty in assessing the involvement and financial capability of 
other potentially responsible parties and the Company’s ability to obtain contributions from other parties, and the 
lengthy time periods over which site remediation occurs. It is possible that some of these matters (the outcomes of 
which  are  subject  to  various  uncertainties)  may  be  resolved  unfavorably  against  the  Company,  and  could 
materially affect operating results when resolved in future periods. 

Financial Instruments 

The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximated 

their fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.  

Stock-Based Compensation 

All  stock-based  compensation  awards  are  expensed  over  their  vesting  period,  based  on  fair  value.  For 
awards that have a service only vesting condition, the Company recognizes share-based compensation expense on 
a straight-line basis over the requisite service periods. For awards with a performance vesting condition, which 
are  subject  to  certain  pre-established  performance  targets,  the  Company  recognizes  share-based  compensation 
expense on a graded-vesting basis to the extent it is probable that the performance targets will be met. The fair 
value  for  stock  options  is  determined  using  the  Black-Scholes  option-pricing  model,  while  the  fair  values  of 
deferred stock units and restricted stock are based on the market price of the Company’s Common Stock, all on 
the date the stock-based awards are granted.  

Revenue Recognition 

The  Company  recognizes  revenue  when  products  are  shipped  and  the  customer  takes  ownership  and 
assumes risk of loss, collectability is reasonably assured, and the sales price is fixed or determinable. Sales taxes 
collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities, which are not significant, are accounted for on 
a net basis and therefore are excluded from net sales in the Consolidated Statements of Income. 

Shipping and Handling Costs 

The  Company  records  shipping  and  handling  costs  within  selling,  general  and  administrative  expenses. 
Such  costs  aggregated  $32.7  million,  $24.6  million  and  $20.2  million  in  the  years  ended  December  31,  2012, 
2011 and 2010, respectively.  

Legal Costs 

The Company expenses all legal costs associated with litigation as incurred. Legal expenses are included 

in selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income.   

Fair Value Measurements  

Fair value is determined using a hierarchy that has three levels based on the reliability of the inputs used 
to  determine  fair  value.  Level  1  refers  to  fair  values  determined  based  on  quoted  prices  in  active  markets  for 
identical  assets.  Level  2  refers  to  fair  values  estimated  using  significant  other  observable  inputs,  and  Level  3 
includes fair values estimated using significant unobservable inputs. 

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Use of Estimates  

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the 
United States of America requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts 
of  assets,  liabilities,  net  sales  and  expenses,  and  related  disclosure  of  contingent  assets  and  liabilities.  On  an 
ongoing basis, the Company evaluates its estimates, including, but not limited to, those related to product returns, 
sales  rebates,  accounts  receivable,  inventories,  goodwill  and  other  intangible  assets,  income  taxes,  warranty 
obligations,  self-insurance  obligations,  lease  terminations,  asset  retirement  obligations,  long-lived  assets, 
executive  succession,  post-retirement  benefits,  stock-based  compensation,  segment  allocations,  contingent 
consideration,  environmental  liabilities,  contingencies  and  litigation.  The  Company  bases  its  estimates  on 
historical  experience,  other  available  information  and  on  various  other  assumptions  that  are  believed  to  be 
reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying 
values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other resources. Actual results and events could 
differ significantly from management estimates. 

New Accounting Pronouncements 

In  May  2011,  the  Financial  Accounting  Standards  Board (“FASB”)  issued  updated  standards  related  to 
additional requirements and guidance regarding disclosures of fair value measurements. The guidance expanded 
required disclosures, including the reasons for and amounts of all transfers in and out of Levels 1 and 2 fair value 
measurements, and for Level 3 fair value measurements added (1) a quantitative disclosure of the unobservable 
inputs  and  assumptions  used  in  the  measurement,  (2)  a  description  of  the  valuation  processes  used,  and  (3)  a 
narrative  description  of  the  sensitivity  of  the  fair  value  to  changes  in  unobservable  inputs  and  the 
interrelationships between those inputs. This guidance was effective for interim or annual periods beginning after 
December 15, 2011. The adoption of this guidance had no impact on the Company’s financial statements other 
than additional disclosures. 

In August 2011, the FASB issued updated standards intended to simplify how an entity tests goodwill for 
impairment.  Under  the  new  guidance,  an  entity  is  no  longer  required  to  perform  the  two-step  quantitative 
goodwill impairment test unless the entity determines, based on the qualitative assessment, that it is more likely 
than  not  that  its  fair  value  is  less  than  its  carrying  amount.  The  guidance  was  effective  for  annual  and  interim 
goodwill  impairment  tests  performed  for  fiscal  years  beginning  after  December  15,  2011.  The  adoption  of  this 
guidance did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements. 

2. SEGMENT REPORTING 

The  Company  has  two  reportable  segments;  the  recreational  vehicle  products  segment  (the  “RV 
Segment”)  and  the  manufactured  housing  products  segment  (the  “MH  Segment”).  Intersegment  sales  are 
insignificant.  

The RV Segment, which accounted for 87 percent, 84 percent and 83 percent of consolidated net sales for 
the  years  ended  December  31,  2012,  2011  and  2010,  respectively,  manufactures  a  variety  of  products  used 
primarily in the production of RVs, including: 

● Steel chassis for towable RVs 
● Axles and suspension solutions for towable RVs 
● Slide-out mechanisms and solutions 
● Thermoformed bath, kitchen and other products  
● Entry steps 
● Manual, electric and hydraulic stabilizer 
  and leveling systems  

● Aluminum windows and screens 
● Chassis components 
● Furniture and mattresses 
● Entry, baggage, patio and ramp doors 
● Awnings  
● Other accessories 

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The  Company  also  supplies  certain  of  these  products  to  the  RV  aftermarket.  In  addition, the  Company 
manufactures components for truck  caps,  buses,  and trailers  used  to haul  boats,  livestock,  equipment  and other 
cargo. Approximately 84 percent of the Company’s RV Segment net sales are components to manufacturers of 
travel trailer and fifth-wheel RVs. 

The MH Segment, which accounted for 13 percent, 16 percent and 17 percent of consolidated net sales 
for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively, manufactures a variety of products used in 
the production of manufactured homes and to a lesser extent, modular housing and mobile office units, including:  

● Vinyl and aluminum windows and screens 
● Thermoformed bath and kitchen products 
● Steel and fiberglass entry doors 
● Aluminum and vinyl patio doors  

● Steel chassis 
● Steel chassis parts 
● Axles 

The Company also supplies windows, doors and thermoformed bath products as replacement parts to the 
manufactured  housing  aftermarket.  Certain  of  the  Company’s  MH  Segment  customers  manufacture  both 
manufactured homes and modular homes, and certain of the products manufactured by the Company are suitable 
for  both  types  of  homes.  As  a  result,  the  Company  is  not  always  able  to  determine  in  which  type  of  home  its 
products are installed.   

Decisions  concerning  the  allocation  of  the  Company's  resources  are  made  by  the  Company's  key 
executives, with oversight by the Board of Directors. This group evaluates the performance of each segment based 
upon  segment  operating  profit  or  loss,  defined  as  income  or  loss  before  interest,  corporate  expenses,  executive 
succession,  accretion,  other  non-segment  items  and  income  taxes.  Decisions  concerning  the  allocation  of 
resources are also based on each segment’s utilization of assets. Management of debt is a corporate function. The 
accounting  policies  of  the  RV  and  MH  Segments  are  the  same  as  those  described  in  Note  1  of  the  Notes  to 
Consolidated Financial Statements. 

 Information relating to segments follows for the years ended December 31, (in thousands): 

RV 

Segments 
MH 

  Corporate 
and Other 

Total 

Total 

2012 
Net sales to external customers(a) 
Operating profit (loss)(b)(e)  
Total assets(c) 
Expenditures for long-lived assets(d)  $  30,893  $ 
$  22,750  $ 
Depreciation and amortization 

$ 780,925  $ 120,198  $ 901,123  $ 
-  $ 901,123 
$  55,120  $  13,335  $  68,455  $ (10,323)  $  58,132 
$ 281,728  $  35,668  $ 317,396  $  56,472  $ 373,868 
-  $  33,632 
93  $  25,665 

2,739  $  33,632  $ 
2,822  $  25,572  $ 

2011 
Net sales to external customers(a) 
Operating profit (loss)(b)(e)  
Total assets(c) 
Expenditures for long-lived assets(d)  $  66,931  $ 
$  17,593  $ 
Depreciation and amortization 

 -  $  681,166 
$ 570,643  $ 110,523  $ 681,166  $ 
$  45,715  $  11,980  $  57,695  $  (9,147)  $   48,548 
$ 268,395  $  40,737  $ 309,132  $  41,951  $ 351,083 
103  $  70,412 
95  $  20,522 

3,378  $  70,309  $ 
2,834  $  20,427  $ 

2010  
Net sales to external customers(a) 
Operating profit (loss)(b)(e)  
Total assets(c) 
Expenditures for long-lived assets(d)  $  41,759  $ 
$  13,820  $ 
Depreciation and amortization 

-  $ 572,755 
$ 477,202  $  95,553  $ 572,755  $  
9,590  $  53,978  $  (8,550)  $   45,428 
$  44,388  $ 
$ 186,497  $  40,366  $ 226,863  $  79,918  $ 306,781 
34  $  42,809 
174  $  17,087 

1,016  $  42,775  $ 
3,093  $  16,913  $ 

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(a)   Thor  Industries,  Inc.,  a  customer  of  the  RV  Segment,  accounted  for  34  percent,  36  percent  and  41  percent  of  the  Company’s 
consolidated net sales for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (through its 
subsidiaries Forest River, Inc. and Clayton Homes, Inc.), a customer of both segments, accounted for 27 percent, 27 percent and 26 
percent of the Company’s consolidated net sales for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. No other 
customer accounted for more than 10 percent of consolidated net sales in the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010. 

(b)   Certain  general  and  administrative  expenses  of  Lippert  and  Kinro  are  allocated  between  the  segments  based  upon  net  sales  or 

operating profit, depending upon the nature of the expense.  

(c)   Segment  assets  include  accounts  receivable,  inventories,  fixed  assets,  goodwill  and  other  intangible  assets.  Corporate  and  other 
assets include cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, prepaid expenses and other current assets, deferred taxes, and 
other assets.  

(d)   Expenditures  for  long-lived  assets  include  capital  expenditures,  as  well  as  fixed  assets,  goodwill  and  other  intangible  assets 
purchased as part of the acquisition of businesses. The Company purchased $1.5 million, $45.2 million and $32.6 million of long-
lived assets, as part of the acquisitions of businesses in the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.  

(e)  Corporate and Other was comprised of the following for the years ended December 31, (in thousands):  

Corporate expenses  
Executive succession 
Accretion related to contingent consideration 
Other non-segment items 

Total Corporate and Other 

2012 
(8,508) 
(1,456) 
(1,756) 
1,397 
(10,323) 

$ 

$ 

2011 
(7,483) 
- 
(1,886) 
222 
(9,147) 

$ 

$ 

2010   

$ 

(7,990)   

- 

(1,582)  
1,022 
(8,550) 

$ 

Net sales by product were as follows for the years ended December 31, (in thousands): 

RV Segment: 

Chassis, chassis parts and 
slide-out mechanisms 

  Windows, doors and screens 
Furniture and mattresses 

  Axles and suspension solutions 
  Other 

Total RV Segment net sales 

2012 

2011 

2010   

$ 443,850 
  173,436 
78,082 
57,275 
28,282 
$ 780,925 

$ 316,580 
  126,130 
67,088 
43,669 
17,176 
$ 570,643 

$ 261,811 
  112,679 
49,017 
38,420 
15,275 
$ 477,202 

  MH Segment: 

  Windows, doors and screens 
Chassis and chassis parts 

  Other 

Total MH Segment net sales 

$  63,655 
41,874 
14,669 
$ 120,198 

$  58,377 
38,754 
13,392 
$ 110,523 

$  57,154 
25,070 
13,329 
$  95,553 

Total net sales 

$ 901,123 

$ 681,166 

$ 572,755 

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The composition of net sales was as follows for the years ended December 31, (in thousands): 

RV Segment: 

RV original equipment manufacturers: 
Travel trailers and fifth-wheels 

  Motorhomes 
RV aftermarket 
  Adjacent industries 

Total RV Segment net sales 

  MH Segment: 

  Manufactured housing 

  original equipment manufacturers 
  Manufactured housing aftermarket 
  Adjacent industries 

Total MH Segment net sales 

2012 

2011 

2010   

$ 658,961 
30,196 
19,119 
72,649 
$ 780,925 

$ 499,852 
15,828 
14,660 
40,303 
$ 570,643 

$ 427,830 
16,864 
13,914 
18,594 
$ 477,202 

$  80,392 
16,060 
23,746 
$ 120,198 

$  77,087 
16,184 
17,252 
$ 110,523 

$  68,483 
16,895 
10,175 
$  95,553 

Total net sales 

$ 901,123 

$ 681,166 

$ 572,755 

3. ACQUISITIONS, GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS 

Acquisition in 2012 

RV Entry Door Operation 

On  February  21,  2012,  the  Company  acquired  the  business  and  certain  assets  of  the  United  States  RV 
entry door operation of Euramax International, Inc. The acquired business had annualized sales of approximately 
$6 million. The purchase price was $1.7 million, of which $1.2 million was paid at closing, with the balance to be 
paid  over  the  next  three  years.  The  results  of  the  acquired  business  have  been  included  in  the  Company’s  RV 
Segment and in the Consolidated Statements of Income since the acquisition date. 

The acquisition of this business was recorded on the acquisition date as follows (in thousands): 

Cash consideration 
Present value of future payments   

Total fair value of consideration given 

Customer relationships 
Other identifiable intangible assets 
Net tangible assets 

Total fair value of net assets acquired 

Goodwill (tax deductible) 

$  1,164 
482 
$  1,646 

$ 

270 
40 
785 
$  1,095 

$ 

551 

The  customer  relationships  are  being  amortized  over  their  estimated  useful  life  of  7  years.  The 
consideration given was greater than the fair value of the net assets acquired, resulting in goodwill, because the 
Company anticipates leveraging its existing manufacturing capacity and purchasing power to reduce costs in this 
product line.   

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Acquisitions in 2011 

The  five  acquisitions  completed  in  2011  added  approximately  $40  million  in  net  sales  for  2011 
subsequent  to their respective  acquisition  dates.  Assuming  that  each  of  the  acquisitions  completed in  2011  had 
been completed at the beginning of 2011, net sales for 2011 would have been $55 million higher. 

M&M Fabricators 

On December 1, 2011, the Company acquired the business and certain assets of M&M Fabricators. M&M 
had annualized sales of approximately $3 million, comprised of chassis modification primarily for producers of 
transit buses, specialized commercial vehicles, and Class A and Class C motorhome RVs. The purchase price was 
$1.0 million paid at closing, plus contingent consideration based on future sales of this operation. The results of 
the acquired business have been included in the Company’s RV Segment and in the Consolidated Statements of 
Income since the acquisition date. 

The acquisition of this business was recorded on the acquisition date as follows (in thousands): 

Cash consideration 
Contingent consideration   

Total fair value of consideration given 

Customer relationships 
Net tangible assets 

Total fair value of net assets acquired 

Goodwill (tax deductible) 

$ 

961 
450 
$  1,411 

$ 

330 
820 
$  1,150 

$ 

261 

The  consideration  given  was  greater  than  the  fair  value  of  the  assets  acquired,  resulting  in  goodwill, 
because the Company anticipates leveraging its existing experience and purchasing power with respect to these 
product lines.   

Starquest Products, LLC 

On August 29, 2011, the Company acquired the business and assets of Starquest Products, LLC and its 
affiliated company. Starquest had annual sales of approximately $22 million, comprised primarily of windows for 
truck caps, which are fiberglass enclosures that fit over the bed of pick-up trucks, painted to automotive standards 
and designed to exact truck bed specifications. Starquest also manufactures windows and doors for horse trailers 
and certain types of buses. The purchase price was $22.6 million paid at closing, plus contingent consideration 
based  on  future  sales  of  certain  products.  The  results  of  the  acquired  business  have  been  included  in  the 
Company’s RV Segment and in the Consolidated Statements of Income since the acquisition date. 

The acquisition of this business was recorded on the acquisition date as follows (in thousands): 

Cash consideration 
Contingent consideration   

Total fair value of consideration given 

Customer relationships 
Other identifiable intangible assets 
Net tangible assets 

Total fair value of net assets acquired 

Goodwill (tax deductible) 

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$ 22,600 
40 
$ 22,640 

$ 12,540 
  1,884 
  2,871 
$ 17,295 

$  5,345 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The customer relationships intangible asset is being amortized over its estimated useful life of 15 years. 
The consideration given was greater than the fair value of the assets acquired, resulting in goodwill, because the 
Company anticipates leveraging its existing experience and purchasing power with respect to these product lines.   

EA Technologies, LLC 

On August 22, 2011, the Company acquired from EA Technologies, LLC the business and certain assets 
of the towable RV chassis and slide-out mechanism operation previously owned by Dexter Chassis Group. The 
acquired  business  had  annual  sales  of  more  than  $40  million.  The  purchase  price  was  $13.5  million  paid  at 
closing.  The  results  of  the  acquired  business  have  been  included  in  the  Company’s  RV  Segment  and  in  the 
Consolidated Statements of Income since the acquisition date. 

The acquisition of this business was recorded on the acquisition date as follows (in thousands): 

Cash consideration 

Customer relationships 
Net tangible assets 

Total fair value of net assets acquired 

Goodwill (tax deductible) 

$ 13,500 

$  6,960 
  2,339 
$  9,299 

$  4,201 

The customer relationships intangible asset is being amortized over its estimated useful life of 15 years. 
The consideration given was greater than the fair value of the assets acquired, resulting in goodwill, because the 
Company anticipates leveraging its existing experience and manufacturing capacity with respect to these product 
lines.   

M-Tec Corporation 

On July 19, 2011, the Company acquired certain assets and business of M-Tec Corporation. The acquired 
business  had  annual  sales  of  approximately  $12  million  comprised  primarily  of  components  for  RVs,  mobile 
office  units  and  manufactured  homes.  The  purchase  price  was  $6.0  million  paid  at  closing,  plus  contingent 
consideration based on future sales of existing products. The results of the acquired business have been included 
in either the Company’s RV or MH Segments, as appropriate, and in the Consolidated Statements of Income since 
the acquisition date. 

The acquisition of this business was recorded on the acquisition date as follows (in thousands): 

Cash consideration 
Contingent consideration   

Total fair value of consideration given 

Customer relationships 
Other identifiable intangible assets 
Net tangible assets 

Total fair value of net assets acquired 

Goodwill (tax deductible) 

$  5,990 
450 
$  6,440 

$  2,310 
315 
  1,723 
$  4,348 

$  2,092 

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The customer relationships intangible asset is being amortized over its estimated useful life of 15 years. 
The consideration given was greater than the fair value of the assets acquired, resulting in goodwill, because the 
Company anticipates leveraging its existing manufacturing expertise and purchasing power with respect to these 
product lines.   

Home-Style Industries 

On January 28, 2011, the Company acquired the operating assets and business of Home-Style Industries, 
Inc., and its affiliated companies. Home-Style had annual sales of approximately $12 million comprised primarily 
of a full line of upholstered furniture and mattresses primarily for towable RVs, in the Northwest U.S. market. 
The  purchase  price  was  $7.3  million  paid  at  closing,  plus  contingent  consideration  based  on  future  sales  of 
existing products in specific geographic regions. The results of the acquired business have been included in the 
Company’s RV Segment and in the Consolidated Statements of Income since the acquisition date.  

The acquisition of this business was recorded on the acquisition date as follows (in thousands): 

Cash consideration 
Contingent consideration   

Total fair value of consideration given 

Customer relationships 
Other identifiable intangible assets 
Net tangible assets 

Total fair value of net assets acquired 

Goodwill (tax deductible) 

$  7,250 
150 
$  7,400 

$  3,350 
365 
  2,582 
$  6,297 

$  1,103 

The customer relationships intangible asset is being amortized over its estimated useful life of 12 years. 
The consideration given was greater than the fair value of the assets acquired, resulting in goodwill, because the 
Company anticipates leveraging its existing experience and purchasing power with respect to these product lines.   

Acquisitions in 2010 

Chassis Modification and Suspension Enhancement 

On  August  30,  2010,  the  Company  acquired  the  operating  assets  of  Sellers  Mfg.,  Inc.,  which  modifies 
chassis  primarily  for  producers  of  Class  A  and  Class  C  motorhome  RVs,  transit  buses,  and  specialized 
commercial trucks. In addition, Sellers manufactures the patented E-Z Cruise®, a suspension enhancement system 
for transit buses and Class C motorhomes, which improves the vehicle’s ride performance. Sellers had annualized 
sales  of  less  than  $1  million.  The  purchase  price  was  $0.5  million  paid  at  closing.  The  results  of  the  acquired 
business have been included in the Company’s RV Segment and in the Consolidated Statements of Income since 
the acquisition date.   

Wall Slide and Other RV Products 

On March 16, 2010, the Company acquired certain intellectual property and other assets from Schwintek, 
Inc. The purchase included various products, for which several patents have been issued and additional patents are 
pending. The products consist of an innovative RV wall slide-out mechanism, an aluminum cylinder for use in 
leveling  devices  for  motorhomes,  and  a  power  roof  lift  for  tent  campers.  Schwintek  had  annualized  sales  of 
approximately  $5  million.  The  purchase  price  was  $20.0  million  paid  at  closing,  plus  contingent  consideration 

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based on future unit sales of the acquired products. The results of the acquired business have been included in the 
Company’s RV Segment and in the Consolidated Statements of Income since the acquisition date. 

The acquisition of this business was recorded on the acquisition date as follows (in thousands): 

Cash consideration 
Contingent consideration   

Total fair value of consideration given 

Patents 
In-process research and development 
Other identifiable intangible assets 
Net tangible assets 

Total fair value of net assets acquired 

Goodwill (tax deductible)   

$  20,000 
9,929 
$  29,929 

$  16,840 
4,457 
1,603 
410 
$  23,310 

$ 

6,619 

The patents are being amortized over their estimated useful life of 13 years. The consideration given was 
greater  than  the  fair  value  of  the  assets  acquired,  resulting  in  goodwill,  because  the  Company  anticipates  an 
increase in the markets for the acquired products, market share growth in both existing and new markets, as well 
as attainment of synergies. 

Level-Up® System 

On  February  18,  2010,  the  Company  acquired  the  patent-pending  design  for  Level-Up®,  a  six-point 
leveling system for fifth-wheel RVs. Level-Up® had annualized sales of approximately $1 million. The purchase 
price was $1.4 million paid at closing, plus contingent consideration based on future unit sales of the Level-Up®. 
The results of the acquired business have been included in the Company’s RV Segment and in the Consolidated 
Statements of Income since the acquisition date. 

The acquisition of this business was recorded on the acquisition date as follows (in thousands): 

Cash consideration 
Contingent consideration   

Total fair value of consideration given 

Patents 
Other identifiable intangible assets 

Total fair value of assets acquired  

Goodwill (tax deductible) 

$  1,400 
404 
$  1,804 

$  1,157 
180 
$  1,337 

$ 

467 

The patents are being amortized over their estimated useful life of 13 years. The consideration given was 
greater  than  the  fair  value  of  the  assets  acquired,  resulting  in  goodwill,  because  the  Company  anticipates  an 
increase in the markets for the acquired product.   

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Goodwill  

Goodwill by reportable segment was as follows (in thousands): 

MH Segment  RV Segment 

Accumulated cost 
Accumulated impairment 

Net balance - December 31, 2009 

Acquisitions - 2010 

Net balance - December 31, 2010 

Acquisitions - 2011 

Net balance - December 31, 2011 

Acquisitions - 2012 

Net balance - December 31, 2012 

Accumulated cost 
Accumulated impairment 

Net balance - December 31, 2012 

$  9,251 
(9,251) 
- 
- 
- 
774 
774 
- 
774 

$ 

$  10,025 
(9,251) 
774 

$ 

$  41,276 
  (41,276) 
- 
7,497 
7,497 
  12,228 
  19,725 
678 
    $  20,403 

Total   
$  50,527 
  (50,527) 
- 
7,497 
7,497 
  13,002 
  20,499 
678 
$  21,177 

$  61,679 
  (41,276) 
$  20,403 

$  71,704 
  (50,527) 
$  21,177 

The  Company  performs  its  annual  goodwill  impairment  procedures  for  all  of  its  reporting  units  as  of 
November  30,  and  therefore,  the  Company  updated  its  carrying  value  calculations  and  fair  value  estimates  for 
each  of  its  reporting  units  as  of  November  30,  2012.  Based  on  the  comparison  of  the  carrying  values  to  the 
estimated fair values, the value of the Company’s reporting units significantly exceeded their carrying value, and 
the  Company  concluded  that  no  goodwill  impairment  existed  at  that  time.  The  Company  plans  to  update  its 
review  as  of  November  30,  2013,  or  sooner  if  events  occur  or  circumstances change  that could  reduce the  fair 
value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. 

Other Intangible Assets  

Other intangible assets, by segment, consisted of the following at December 31, (in thousands):  

RV Segment 
MH Segment 

Other intangible assets 

2012 
$  66,191 
3,027 
$  69,218 

2011   
$  75,412 
3,647 
$  79,059 

Other intangible assets consisted of the following at December 31, 2012 (in thousands): 

Customer relationships 
Patents 
Tradenames 
Non-compete agreements 
Other intangible assets 

Gross 
  Cost 
$  50,105 
  45,964 
7,959 
4,989 
$ 109,017 

Accumulated 
Amortization 
$  17,857 
  14,850 
4,525 
2,567 
$  39,799 

Net 
Balance 
$  32,248 
  31,114 
3,434 
2,422 
$  69,218 

Estimated Useful 
Life in Years 
3 to 16 
2 to 19 
5 to 15 
1 to 7 

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Other intangible assets consisted of the following at December 31, 2011 (in thousands): 

Customer relationships 
Patents 
Tradenames 
Non-compete agreements 
  Other intangible assets 

Gross 
  Cost 
$  50,645  
  46,139  
8,069 
4,136 
$ 108,989 

Accumulated 
Amortization 
$  14,483 
10,651  
3,408 
1,388 
$  29,930 

Net 
Balance 
$  36,162   
  35,488 
4,661 
2,748 
$  79,059 

Estimated Useful 
Life in Years 
3 to 16 
2 to 19 
5 to 15 
3 to 7 

Amortization expense related to other intangible assets was as follows for the years ended December 31, 

(in thousands): 

Cost of sales 
Selling, general and administrative expenses 

  Amortization expense 

  2012 
$  4,492 
6,760 
$  11,252 

2011 
$  3,393 
4,958 
$  8,351 

2010   
$  2,686 
3,804 
$  6,490 

Estimated  amortization  expense  for  other  intangible  assets  for  the  next  five  years  is  as  follows  (in 

thousands): 

Cost of sales 
Selling, general and administrative expenses 

Amortization expense 

  2013 
$  3,859 
5,846 
$  9,705 

2014  
$  4,018 
  5,371 
$  9,389 

2015 
$  4,182 
  4,698 
$  8,880 

2016 

2017   
$  4,240  $  3,823 
  3,806 
  3,421 
$  8,046  $  7,244 

4. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 

Cash and cash equivalents consisted of the following at December 31, (in thousands): 

Cash in banks 

Cash and cash equivalents  

5. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 

  2012 
$  9,939 
$  9,939 

2011   
$   6,584 
$  6,584 

The  following  table  provides  a  reconciliation  of  the  activity  related  to  the  Company’s  allowance  for 

doubtful accounts receivable, for the years ended December 31, (in thousands): 

Balance at beginning of period 
Provision for doubtful accounts 
Additions related to acquired businesses 
Recoveries 
Accounts written off 

Balance at end of period 

$ 

  2012 
$ 

858 
304 
- 
8 
(493) 
677 

2011 

499 
72 
129 
340 
(182) 
858 

$ 

$ 

2010   
$  1,003 
425  
- 
104 

  (1,033)  
$ 

499 

In addition to the allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, the Company had an allowance for prompt 

payment discounts in the amount of $0.3 million at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. 

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6. INVENTORIES 

Inventories consisted of the following at December 31, (in thousands): 

Raw materials 
Work in process 
Finished goods   
Inventories  

7. FIXED ASSETS 

  2012 
$  78,434 
2,074 
  16,859 
$  97,367 

2011   
$  77,066 
3,224 
  11,762 
$  92,052 

Fixed assets consisted of the following at December 31, (in thousands): 

Land  
Buildings and improvements  
Leasehold improvements  
Machinery and equipment     
Furniture and fixtures  
Construction in progress  
Fixed assets, at cost 
Less accumulated depreciation  
and amortization 

Fixed assets, net   

Estimated Useful 
Life in Years 

10 to 40 
2 to 10 
2 to 15 
3 to 8 

2012 
$  10,445 
69,805 
1,329 
  109,582 
13,738 
6,190 
  211,089 

  103,153 
$ 107,936 

2011 
$  10,855 
  70,108 
1,143 
  91,199 
  11,562 
4,217 
  189,084 

  94,034 
$  95,050 

Depreciation  and  amortization  of  fixed  assets  was  as  follows  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  (in 

thousands): 

Cost of sales 
Selling, general and administrative expenses  

Total 

  2012 
$  11,886 
2,475 
$  14,361 

2011 
$  10,130 
1,990 
$  12,120 

2010 
$  8,832 
1,685 
$  10,517 

8. ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consisted of the following at December 31, (in thousands): 

Employee compensation and benefits 
Warranty 
Sales rebates 
Contingent consideration related to acquisitions   
Other 

  2012 
$  18,490 
9,125 
5,711 
5,429 
9,300 

2011   
  $  14,258 
5,882 
3,337 
3,292 
9,400 

Accrued expenses and other 

current liabilities 

$  48,055 

$  36,169 

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Estimated costs related to product warranties are accrued at the time products are sold. In estimating its 
future  warranty  obligations,  the  Company  considers  various  factors,  including  the  Company’s  (i)  historical 
warranty costs, (ii) current trends, (iii) product mix, and (iv) sales. The following table provides a reconciliation 
of the activity related to the Company’s accrued warranty, including both the current and long-term portions, for 
the years ended December 31, (in thousands): 

Balance at beginning of period 
Provision for warranty expense 
Warranty liability from acquired businesses   
Warranty costs paid 

Total accrued warranty 

Less long-term portion 

Current accrued warranty 

  2012 
$  8,640 
  12,383 
8 
(8,302) 
  12,729 
3,604 
$  9,125 

2011 
$  5,892 
6,750 
563 
(4,565) 
8,640 
2,758 
$  5,882 

2010   
$  4,686 
  4,220 
40 

  (3,054)  
  5,892 
  1,887 
$  4,005 

9. RETIREMENT AND OTHER BENEFIT PLANS 

Defined Contribution Plan 

The  Company  maintains  a  discretionary  defined  contribution  401(k)  profit  sharing  plan  covering  all 
eligible employees. The Company contributed $1.1 million, $1.0 million and $1.0 million to this plan during the 
years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.  

Deferred Compensation Plan 

The Company has an Executive Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Plan”). Pursuant to the 
Plan,  certain  management  employees  are  eligible  to  defer  all  or  a  portion  of  their  regular  salary  and  incentive 
compensation. Participants deferred $1.9 million, $2.0 million and $0.9 million during the years ended December 
31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The amounts deferred under this Plan are credited with earnings or losses 
based upon changes in values of the notional investments elected by the Plan participants. Each Plan participant is 
fully vested in their deferred compensation and earnings credited to his or her account as all contributions to the 
Plan are made by the participant. The Company is responsible for certain costs of Plan administration, which are 
not  significant,  and  will  not  make  any  contributions  to  the  Plan.  Pursuant  to  the  Plan,  payments  to  the  Plan 
participants  are  made  from  the  general  unrestricted  assets  of  the  Company,  and  the  Company’s  obligations 
pursuant to the Plan are unfunded and unsecured. Participants withdrew $0.6 million and $0.1 million from the 
Plan  during  the  years  ended  December  31,  2011,  and  2010,  respectively.  At  December  31,  2012  and  2011, 
deferred compensation of $7.0 million and $4.5 million, respectively, was recorded in other long-term liabilities.  

10. LONG-TERM INDEBTEDNESS 

The Company had no debt outstanding at December 31, 2012 and 2011. 

On  February  24,  2011,  the  Company  entered  into  an  agreement  (the  “Credit  Agreement”)  for  a  $50.0 
million line of credit with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (collectively, the “Lenders”). 
The maximum borrowings under the Company’s line of credit can be increased by $20.0 million upon approval of 
the Lenders. Interest on borrowings under the line of credit is designated from time to time by the Company as 
either  (i)  the  Prime  Rate,  but  not  less  than  2.5  percent,  plus  additional  interest  up  to  0.8  percent  (0  percent  at 
December 31, 2012 and 2011), or (ii) LIBOR plus additional interest ranging from 2.0 percent to 2.8 percent (2.0 
percent at December 31, 2012 and 2011) depending on the Company’s performance and financial condition. The 
Credit Agreement expires on January 1, 2016. At December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company had $3.0 million 

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and  $3.6  million,  respectively,  in  outstanding  letters  of  credit  under  the  line  of  credit.  Availability  under  the 
Company’s line of credit was $47.0 million at December 31, 2012. 

Simultaneously,  the  Company  entered  into  a  $150.0  million  “shelf-loan”  facility  with  Prudential 
Investment  Management,  Inc.  and  its  affiliates  (“Prudential”).  The  facility  provides  for  Prudential  to  consider 
purchasing, at the Company’s request, in one or a series of transactions, Senior Promissory Notes of the Company 
in the aggregate principal amount of up to $150.0 million, to mature no more than twelve years after the date of 
original  issue  of  each  Senior  Promissory  Note.  Prudential  has  no  obligation  to  purchase  the  Senior  Promissory 
Notes.  Interest  payable  on  the  Senior  Promissory  Notes  will  be  at  rates  determined  by  Prudential  within  five 
business days after the Company issues a request to Prudential. At December 31, 2012 and 2011, there were no 
Senior Promissory Notes outstanding. This facility expires on February 24, 2014.  

Both  the  line  of  credit  pursuant  to  the  Credit  Agreement  and  the  “shelf-loan”  facility  are  subject  to  a 
maximum leverage ratio covenant which limits the amount of consolidated outstanding indebtedness to 2.5 times 
the  trailing  twelve-month  EBITDA,  as  defined.  This  limitation  did  not  impact  the  Company’s  borrowing 
availability  at  December  31,  2012.  The  remaining  availability  under  these  facilities  was  $197.0  million  at 
December 31, 2012. The Company believes this availability, together with the $9.9 million in cash at December 
31, 2012, is more than adequate to finance the Company’s anticipated cash requirements for 2013. 

Pursuant to the Credit Agreement and “shelf-loan” facility, at December 31, 2012 and 2011 the Company 
was  required  to  maintain  minimum  interest  and  fixed  charge  coverages,  and  to  meet  certain  other  financial 
requirements. At December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company was in compliance with all such requirements, and 
expects to remain in compliance during 2013.  

Borrowings under both the line of credit and the “shelf-loan” facility are secured on a pari-passu basis by 
first  priority  liens  on  the  capital  stock  or  other  equity  interests  of  each  of  the  Company’s  direct  and  indirect 
subsidiaries.   

The Company is currently negotiating a 2 year extension in its line of credit and shelf loan facility, as well 
as  a  $25  million  increase  in  its  line  of  credit.  The  Company  is  extending  these  arrangements  now  because  the 
shelf loan facility expires in February 2014, and current market conditions are favorable. 

11. INCOME TAXES                    

The provision for income taxes in the Consolidated Statements of Income was as follows for the years 

ended December 31, (in thousands): 

Current: 
  Federal  
  State 

  Total current provision 

Deferred: 
  Federal  
  State 

  Total deferred provision 

Provision for income taxes 

  2012 

2011 

2010   

$  17,483 
3,647 
  21,130 

(298) 
(370) 
(668) 
$  20,462 

$  13,875 
3,501 
  17,376 

590 
231 
821 
$  18,197 

$  14,971 
3,643 
  18,614 

(1,481)  
43  
(1,438)  

$  17,176 

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The provision for income taxes differs from the amount computed by applying the federal statutory rate to 

income before income taxes for the following reasons for the years ended December 31, (in thousands): 

Income tax at federal statutory rate 
State income taxes, net of federal income tax impact 
Manufacturing credit pursuant to Jobs Creation Act 
Other 

Provision for income taxes 

  2012 
$  20,231 
2,130 
(1,101) 
(798) 
$  20,462 

2011 
$  16,889 
2,426 
(828) 
(290) 
$  18,197 

2010   
$  15,823 
2,373 
(1,110)  
90 
$  17,176 

At December 31, 2012, federal income taxes receivable of $2.7 million were included in prepaid expenses 
and other current assets, and state income taxes payable of $0.2 million were included in accrued expenses and 
other  current  liabilities.    At  December  31,  2011,  federal  and  state  income  taxes  payable  of  $1.0  million  were 
included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities.  

The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and 

deferred tax liabilities were as follows at December 31, (in thousands): 

Deferred tax assets: 
  Goodwill and other intangible assets 
  Deferred compensation 
  Inventory 
  Stock-based compensation 
  Warranty 
  Accrued insurance 
  Other   

  Total deferred tax assets 

Deferred tax liabilities: 
  Fixed assets 

  Net deferred tax assets 

  2012  

2011   

$  15,768 
4,013 
3,248 
2,972 
2,423 
889 
2,022 
  31,335 

$  15,794 
3,186 
3,147 
3,375 
1,612 
1,013 
2,312 
  30,439 

(6,269) 
$  25,066 

(5,818) 
$  24,621 

The Company concluded that it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets at December 31, 2012 
will be realized in the ordinary course of operations based on projected future taxable income and scheduling of 
deferred tax liabilities.  

Excess  tax  benefits  on  stock-based  compensation  of  $0.3  million,  $0.2  million  and  $0.1  million  were 
credited directly to stockholders' equity during the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively, 
relating  to  tax  benefits  which  exceeded  the  compensation  cost  for  stock-based  compensation  recognized  in  the 
Consolidated Financial Statements.   

In 2011, the Company reversed $2.5 million of deferred tax assets related to the expiration of vested stock 
options that were granted in prior years. This reversal was recorded as a reduction of stockholders’ equity, against 
the  pool  of  available  excess  tax  benefits  from  prior  exercises  of  stock-based  compensation.  At  December  31, 
2012, the remaining pool of excess tax benefits from prior exercises of stock-based compensation in stockholders’ 
equity was $9.7 million. 

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Unrecognized Tax Benefits  

The  following  table  reconciles  the  total  amounts  of  unrecognized  tax  benefits,  at  December  31,  (in 

thousands):  

Balance at beginning of period 
Changes in tax positions of prior years 
Additions based on tax positions 
  related to the current year 
Payments  
Expiration of statute of limitations 

Balance at end of period 

  2012 
$  2,185 
(297) 

385 
- 
(572) 
$  1,701 

2011  
$  2,213 
(341) 

313 
- 
- 
$  2,185 

2010   
$  2,159 
1 

260 
(41) 
(166) 
$  2,213 

In  addition,  the  total  amount  of  accrued  interest  and  penalties  related  to  taxes  was  $0.4  million,  $0.6 

million and $0.5 million at December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. 

The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits, net of federal income tax benefits, of $1.2 million, $1.6 
million and $1.7 million at December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively, would, if recognized, increase the 
Company’s earnings, and lower the Company’s annual effective tax rate in the year of recognition.  

The Company periodically undergoes examinations by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”), as well as 
various  state  taxing  authorities.  The  IRS  and  other  taxing  authorities  may  challenge  certain  deductions  and 
positions reported by the Company on its income tax returns. For federal income tax purposes, the tax years 2009 
and  2010  are  under  audit,  while  tax  year  2011  remains  subject  to  examination.  For  Indiana  state  income  tax 
purposes,  the  years  2001  through  2006  are  currently  under  examination,  and  the  tax  years  2007  through  2011 
remain subject to examination. Approximately 80 percent of the Company’s operations are located in Indiana. 

The  Company  has  assessed  its  risks  associated  with  all  tax  return  positions,  and  believes  that  its  tax 
reserve estimates reflect its best estimate of the deductions and positions that it will be able to sustain, or that it 
may  be  willing  to  concede  as  part  of  a  settlement.  At  this  time,  the  Company  cannot  estimate  the  range  of 
reasonably possible change in its tax reserve estimates in 2013. While these tax matters could materially affect 
operating  results  when  resolved  in  future  periods,  it  is  management’s  opinion  that  after  final  disposition,  any 
monetary liability or financial impact to the Company beyond that provided for in the Consolidated Balance Sheet 
as  of  December  31,  2012,  would  not  be  material  to  the  Company’s  financial  position  or  annual  results  of 
operations. 

12. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES 

Leases 

The Company's lease commitments are primarily for real estate, machinery and equipment, and vehicles. 
The significant real estate leases provide for renewal options and require the Company to pay for property taxes 
and all other costs associated with the leased property.  

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Future  minimum  lease  payments  under  operating  leases  at  December  31,  2012  are  as  follows  (in 

thousands): 

2013 
$  3,424 
2014 
  2,279 
2015 
  1,723 
2016  
  1,321 
2017 
  1,074 
  1,915 
Thereafter   
  Total minimum lease payments  $ 11,736 

In  February  2013,  the  Company  entered  into  a  10-year  operating  lease  with  aggregate  minimum  lease 
payments  of  $4.4  million  to  consolidate  certain  of  its  corporate  functions  and  to  expand  capacity  for  certain 
manufacturing operations.  

Rent  expense  for  operating  leases  was  $5.6  million,  $5.4  million  and  $5.7  million  for  the  years  ended 

December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively.  

Contingent Consideration 

In  connection  with  several  business  acquisitions,  if  certain  sales  targets  for  the  acquired  products  are 
achieved,  the  Company  would pay  additional cash  consideration. The  Company  has  recorded  a liability  for the 
fair  value  of  this  contingent  consideration  at  December  31,  2012  and  2011,  based  on  the  present  value  of  the 
expected future cash flows using a market participant’s weighted average cost of capital of 14.9 percent. 

The  following  table  summarizes  the  contingent  consideration  liability  as  of  December  31,  2012  (in 

thousands): 

Acquisition 
Schwintek products 
Level-Up® six-point leveling system 
Other acquired products 

    Total 

Estimated 
Remaining 
Payments 
 9,795(a) 
 3,551(b) 
 725(c) 

$ 

$  14,071 

Fair Value 
of Estimated 
Remaining 
Payments 
8,158 
2,736 
625 
11,519 

$ 

$ 

(a)   The  remaining  contingent  consideration  for  two  of  the  three  products  expires  in  March  2014.  Contingent 
consideration for the remaining product will cease five years after the product is first sold to customers. Two of the 
three products acquired have a combined remaining maximum contingent consideration of $8.7 million, of which 
the Company estimates $6.7 million will be paid. Other than expiration of the contingent consideration period, the 
remaining products have no maximum contingent consideration.   

(b)   Other than expiration of the  contingent consideration period in February 2016, these products have no maximum 

contingent consideration. 

(c)   Contingent  consideration  expires  at  various  dates  through  October  2025.  Certain  of  these  products  have  a 
combined  remaining  maximum  of  $3.0  million,  while  the  remaining  products  have  no  maximum  contingent 
consideration. 

As required, the liability for this contingent consideration is measured at fair value quarterly, considering 
actual  sales  of  the  acquired  products,  updated  sales  projections,  and  the  updated  market  participant  weighted 

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average  cost  of  capital.  Depending  upon  the  weighted  average  costs  of  capital  and  future  sales  of  the  products 
which are subject to contingent consideration, the Company could record adjustments in future periods. 

The following table provides a reconciliation of the Company’s contingent consideration liability for the 

years ended December 31, (in thousands): 

Beginning balance 
Acquisitions 
Payments 
Accretion(a) 
Fair value adjustments(a) 

Total ending balance 

Less current portion in accrued expenses and other 

current liabilities 

Total long-term portion in other long-term liabilities 

  2012 
$  14,561 
67 
(4,315) 
1,756 
(550) 
  11,519 

2011  
$  12,104 
1,090 
(398) 
1,886 
(121)  

  14,561 

(5,429) 
$  6,090 

(3,292)  

$  11,269 

2010   
$  1,370 
10,333 
(8) 
1,582 
(1,173) 
  12,104 

  (1,827) 
$ 10,277 

(a)   Recorded in selling, general and administrative expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. 

Litigation  

On  or  about  January  3,  2007,  an  action  was  commenced  in  the  United  States  District  Court,  Central 
District of California, entitled, as amended, Gonzalez and Royalty vs. Drew Industries Incorporated, Kinro, Inc., 
Kinro  Texas  Limited  Partnership  d/b/a  Better  Bath  Components;  Skyline  Corporation,  and  Skyline  Homes  Inc. 
(Case No. CV06-08233). 

The case purported to be a product liability class action related to a certain line of products manufactured 
by Kinro. After a comprehensive investigation, Kinro concluded that plaintiffs’ claims were without merit. In the 
course  of  the  proceedings  during  2010,  the  District  Court  dismissed  each  of  the  seven  claims  asserted  by  the 
plaintiffs. The plaintiffs appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. On June 7, 2012, the 
Court  of  Appeals  unanimously  affirmed  the  decision  of  the  District  Court  dismissing  all  claims  against  Kinro. 
Consequently, the litigation was terminated. 

In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to proceedings, lawsuits and other claims. All 
such matters are subject to uncertainties and outcomes that are not predictable with assurance. While these matters 
could  materially  affect  operating  results  when  resolved  in  future  periods,  it  is  management’s  opinion  that  after 
final  disposition, including  anticipated  insurance  recoveries  in  certain  cases,  any  monetary  liability  or  financial 
impact to the Company beyond that provided in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2012, would 
not be material to the Company’s financial position or annual results of operations. 

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Executive Succession and Severance 

On  February  12,  2013,  the  Company  announced  that  Fredric  M.  Zinn,  President  and  Chief  Executive 
Officer, will retire effective May 10, 2013. Jason D. Lippert, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lippert 
Components  and  Kinro,  has  been  named  to  succeed  Mr.  Zinn  as  Chief  Executive  Officer  of  Drew.  Scott  T. 
Mereness,  President  of  Lippert  Components  and  Kinro,  has  been  named  to  succeed  Mr.  Zinn  as  President  of 
Drew. Both of these appointments will be effective May 10, 2013. The Company also announced the relocation of 
its corporate headquarters from White Plains, New York to Elkhart County, Indiana, the location of the corporate 
headquarters of Lippert Components and Kinro. 

As a result of the Company’s executive succession and corporate relocation, the Company recorded a pre-
tax charge of $1.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2012 related to the contractual obligations for severance and the 
acceleration of equity awards for certain employees whose employment will terminate as a result of the relocation 
to  Indiana.  The  Company  will  record  an  additional  pre-tax  charge  of  $1.8  million  related  to  the  contractual 
obligations in the first and second quarters of 2013. Upon completion of the transition, the Company expects to 
save an estimated $2 million annually in general and administrative costs. 

Unrelated  to  the  executive  succession,  the  Company  incurred  severance  and  relocation  costs  of  $0.2 
million, $0.1 million, and $1.7 million during the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively, 
which were recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income. 

The liability for executive succession and severance obligations, which will be paid through 2015, was 

recorded as follows at December 31, (in thousands): 

Other accrued expenses and current liabilities 
Other long-term liabilities 

Total executive succession and  

severance liability 

  2012 
$  1,778 
671 

$ 

2011 

449 
1,028 

$ 

2010   
726 
1,504 

$  2,449 

$  1,477 

$  2,230 

13. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 

Special Dividend 

On  December  20,  2012,  a  special  dividend  of  $2.00  per  share  of  the  Company’s  Common  Stock, 
representing an aggregate of $45.0 million, was paid to stockholders of record as of December 10, 2012. In this 
connection, holders of deferred stock units, restricted stock and stock awards were credited with deferred stock 
units, restricted stock or stock equal to $2.00 per deferred stock unit, restricted stock or stock, representing $1.4 
million in total. In connection with the special cash dividend, the exercise price of all outstanding stock options 
was  reduced  by  $2.00  per  share.  This  reduction  in  exercise  price  was  not  a  modification  of  the  outstanding 
awards. 

On  December  28,  2010,  a  special  dividend  of  $1.50  per  share  of  the  Company’s  Common  Stock, 
representing an aggregate of $33.0 million, was paid to stockholders of record as of December 20, 2010. In this 
connection,  holders  of  deferred  stock  units  were  credited  with  deferred  stock  units  equal  to  $1.50  per  deferred 
stock unit, representing $0.4 million. In connection with the special cash dividend, the exercise price of all the 
outstanding stock options was reduced by $1.50 per share. As a result of this stock option modification in 2010, 
the Company recorded a charge of $0.1 million, $0.2 million and $0.4 million for the years ended December 31, 
2012,  2011  and  2010,  respectively,  and  expects  to  record  additional  charges  aggregating  $0.2  million  over  the 
next three years. 

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Stock-Based Awards 

Pursuant to the Drew Industries Incorporated Equity Award and Incentive Plan, as Amended and Restated 
(the “Equity Plan”), which was approved by stockholders in May 2011, the Company may grant to its directors, 
employees, and other eligible persons Common Stock-based awards, such as stock options, restricted stock and 
deferred  stock  units.  All  such  awards  granted  under  the  Equity  Plan  must  be  approved  by  the  Compensation 
Committee of Drew’s Board of Directors (the “Committee”). The Committee determines the period for which all 
such awards may be exercisable, but in no event may such an award be exercisable more than 10 years from the 
date  of  grant. The  number  of  shares  available  under the  Equity  Plan,  and the exercise price  of  all such awards 
granted  under  the  Equity  Plan,  are  subject  to  adjustments  by  the  Committee  to  reflect  stock  splits,  dividends, 
recapitalization,  mergers,  or  other  major  corporate  actions. The  number  of  shares  available for  granting  awards 
was 688,712 and 1,361,718 at December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  

Stock-based compensation resulted in charges to operations as follows for the years ended December 31, 

(in thousands): 

Stock options 
Deferred stock units 
Restricted stock 
Stock awards 

Stock-based compensation expense 

2012 
$  2,836 
1,888 
849 
745 
$  6,318 

2011 
$  3,218 
1,264 
105 
- 
$  4,587 

2010  
$  3,359 
  817 
- 
- 
$  4,176 

Stock-based compensation expense is recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income in the same line 
that cash compensation to those employees is recorded, primarily in selling, general and administrative expenses. 
In addition, for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, the Company issued deferred stock units to 
certain executive officers in lieu of cash for a portion of prior year incentive compensation, in accordance with 
their compensation arrangements, of $0.2 million, $1.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively. In February 2013, 
the Company issued 7,959 deferred stock units at $35.85, or $0.3 million, to certain executive officers in lieu of 
cash  for  a  portion  of  their  2012  salary  and  incentive  compensation  in  accordance  with  their  compensation 
arrangements. 

The fair value of each stock option grant was estimated on the date of the grant, and estimated again on 
the  date  of  the  modification  for  the  special  dividend,  using  the  Black-Scholes  option-pricing  model  with  the 
following weighted average assumptions:  

Risk-free interest rate 
Expected volatility 
Expected life 
Contractual life 
Dividend yield 
Fair value of stock options granted 

  2011 
0.71% 
55.2% 
4.1 years 
6.0 years 
N/A 
$10.02 

2010 
Modification 
1.30% 
57.5% 
3.2 years 
6.0 years 
N/A 
$10.03 

2010 
1.43% 
55.8% 
4.8 years 
6.0 years 
N/A 
$10.09 

 The  fair  value  of  deferred  stock  unit,  restricted  stock  and  stock  grants  was  the  market  price  of  the 

Company’s Common Stock on the grant date. 

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Stock Options 

The  Equity  Plan  provides  for  the  grant  of  stock  options  that  qualify  as  incentive  stock  options  under 
Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code, and non-qualified stock options. The exercise price for stock options 
granted under the Equity Plan must be at least equal to 100 percent of the fair market value of the shares subject 
to such stock option on the date of grant. The exercise price may be paid in cash or in shares of the Company’s 
Common Stock which have been held for a minimum of six months. Historically, upon exercise of stock options, 
new shares have been issued instead of using treasury shares. 

Outstanding stock options expire six years from the date of grant, and either vest ratably over the service 
period  of  five  years  for  employees  or,  for  certain  executive  officers,  based  on  achievement  of  specified 
performance conditions. As a result of the Company’s executive succession and corporate relocation, the vesting 
of  certain  stock  options  is  accelerated  pursuant  to  contractual  obligations  with  certain  employees  whose 
employment will terminate as a result of the relocation to Indiana. 

Transactions in stock options under the Equity Plan are summarized as follows: 

Outstanding at December 31, 2009 
  Granted 
  Exercised 
   Forfeited 
  Modification for cash dividend 
Outstanding at December 31, 2010 
  Granted 
  Exercised 
  Forfeited 
  Expired 
Outstanding at December 31, 2011 
  Exercised 
  Forfeited 
  Reduction for cash dividend 
Outstanding at December 31, 2012 
Exercisable at December 31, 2012 

Number of 
Option Shares 
1,759,940 
469,250 
(81,000) 
(151,700) 
- 
1,996,490 

Stock Option 
Exercise Price 
$ 11.59 – $32.61 
$21.17 
$ 11.59 – $20.99 
$ 11.59 – $32.61 
$ 10.09 – $31.11 
$ 10.09 – $31.11 

345,000                $ 23.17 
(87,300) 
(100,900) 
(342,640)  
1,810,650 
(422,131) 
(67,700) 
- 
1,320,819 
690,629 

$ 10.09 – $19.67 
$ 10.09 – $31.11 
$ 26.83 – $27.21 
$ 10.09 – $31.11 
$  8.09 – $31.11 
$ 10.09 – $31.11 
$  8.09 – $29.11 
$  8.09 – $29.11 
$  8.09 – $ 29.11 

Weighted 
Average 
Exercise 
Price   
$  23.46 
$  21.17 
$  14.03 
$  24.86  
$  (1.50) 
$  21.70 
$  23.17 
$  11.39 
$  22.37 
$  26.87 
$  21.46 
$  19.13 
$  22.61 
$  (2.00) 
$  19.92 
$  21.59 

In 2012, the Company granted deferred stock units in lieu of stock options.  

Additional information related to the exercise of stock options is as follows for the years ended December 

31, (in thousands): 

  2012 
$  4,838 
Intrinsic value of stock options exercised 
Cash receipts upon the exercise of stock options 
$  8,075 
Income tax benefits from the exercise of stock options  $  1,852 
$  2,814 
Grant date fair value of stock options that vested 

2011 
$  1,079 
997 
$ 
$ 
422 
$  3,207 

2010  
640 
$ 
$  1,135 
$ 
247 
$  2,775 

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The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding at December 31, 2012: 

  Exercise 
   Price 
$ 29.11 
$ 24.59 
$ 8.09 
$ 9.53 
$ 10.72 
$ 17.49 
$ 17.67 
$ 21.17 

Option 
Shares 
Outstanding 
287,100 
30,000 
121,600 
400 
46,738 
191,031 
354,550 
  289,400 

Remaining 
Life 
in Years 
0.9 
1.0 
1.9 
1.9 
2.0 
2.9 
3.9 
4.9 

Total Shares   1,320,819(a) 

Option 
Shares 
Exercisable 
287,100 
30,000 
55,900 
- 
46,738 
101,431 
142,900 
  26,560 
 690,629(a) 

(a)    The aggregate intrinsic value for option shares outstanding and option shares exercisable is $16.3 million and 
$7.4  million,  respectively.  The  weighted  average  remaining  term  for  option  shares  outstanding  and  option 
shares exercisable is 3.0 years and 2.1 years, respectively. 

As  of  December  31,  2012,  there  was  $4.6  million  of  total  unrecognized  compensation  costs  related  to 
unvested  stock  options,  which  are  expected  to  be  recognized  over  a  weighted  average  remaining  period  of  3.0 
years.  

Deferred Stock Units 

The  Equity  Plan  provides  for  the  grant  or  issuance  of  deferred  stock  units  (“DSUs”)  to  directors, 
employees and other eligible persons. Recipients of DSUs are entitled to receive shares at the end of a specified 
deferral  period.  DSUs  are  issued  in  lieu  of  cash  compensation  or  granted  in  lieu  of  stock  options  or  as 
performance-based  incentive  compensation.  Holders  of  DSUs  receive  dividends  granted  to  holders  of  the 
Common Stock, payable in additional DSUs, and are subject to the same vesting criteria as the original grant. 

DSUs vest (i) ratably over the service period, (ii) at a specified future date, or (iii) for certain executive 
officers,  based  on  achievement  of  specified  performance  conditions.  As  a  result  of  the  Company’s  executive 
succession  and  corporate  relocation,  the  vesting  of  certain  deferred  stock  units  is  accelerated  pursuant  to 
contractual obligations with certain employees whose employment will terminate as a result of the relocation to 
Indiana. 

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Transactions in DSUs under the Equity Plan are summarized as follows: 

Outstanding at December 31, 2009 
  Issued  
  Granted 
  Dividend equivalents 
  Exercised 

  Outstanding at December 31, 2010 

  Issued 
  Granted 
  Forfeited 
  Exercised 

  Outstanding at December 31, 2011 

  Issued 
  Granted 
  Dividend equivalents 
  Exercised 

  Outstanding at December 31, 2012 

Number of Shares 
231,113 
31,803 
20,000 
15,521 
(32,221) 
266,216 
79,714 
53,450 
(2,660) 
(27,587) 
369,133 
23,713 
282,925 
34,568 
(96,585) 
613,754 

Stock Price 
$   5.50 – $ 40.68  
$ 20.13 – $ 25.06 
$ 20.89 
$ 23.49 
$  5.50 – $ 21.90  
$  5.50 – $ 40.68 
$ 18.67 – $ 25.48 
$ 23.17 
$ 20.89 – $ 23.49 
$  6.16 – $25.06 
$  5.50 – $ 40.68 
$24.53 – $  32.07 
$26.54 – $ 30.50 
$ 33.32 

$  5.50 – $ 40.68   
$  6.16 – $ 33.32 

As  of  December  31,  2012,  there  was  $5.6  million  of  total  unrecognized  compensation  costs  related  to 

DSUs, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average remaining period of 2.3 years.  

Restricted Stock 

The  Equity  Plan  provides  for  the  grant  of  restricted  stock  to  directors,  employees  and  other  eligible 
persons. The  restriction  period is established  by  the Committee,  but  may  not  be  less  than  one  year.  Holders of 
restricted stock have all the rights of a stockholder of the Company, including the right to vote and the right to 
receive dividends granted to holders of the Common Stock, payable in additional shares of restricted stock, and 
are  subject  to  the  same  vesting  criteria  as  the  original  grant.  All  shares  of  restricted  stock  are  not  transferable 
during the restriction period. 

In the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company granted 29,841 shares of restricted stock at $30.50, 
or $0.9 million, to directors. These shares have a restriction which lapses one year from the grant date. In 2011, 
the  Company  granted  36,260  shares  of  restricted  stock  at  $23.17,  or  $0.8  million,  to  directors.  The  restriction 
lapsed one year from the grant date.  

As  of  December  31,  2012,  there  was  $0.8  million  of  total  unrecognized  compensation  costs  related  to 

restricted stock, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average remaining period of 0.9 years.  

Stock Awards 

In accordance with the Executive Employment and Non-Competition Agreements for 2012 – 2014 with 
two of the Company’s named executive officers, Jason Lippert, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lippert 
and Kinro, and Scott Mereness, President of Lippert and Kinro, they are entitled to receive an annual long-term 
award consisting of the right to earn an aggregate of 85,000 shares of the Common Stock. These shares are earned 
during the subsequent three year period based on growth in the Company’s earnings per diluted share over that 
same three year period.  As of December 31, 2012, there was $1.5 million of total unrecognized compensation 
costs related to outstanding stock awards, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average remaining 
period of 1.4 years. The grant date fair value of the January 1, 2013 awards was $2.7 million. 

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Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding 

The  following  reconciliation  details  the  denominator  used  in  the  computation  of  basic  and  diluted 

earnings per share for the years ended December 31, (in thousands): 

Weighted average shares outstanding for  
  basic earnings per share 
Common stock equivalents pertaining to 
  stock options and contingently 
issuable deferred stock units 

Weighted average shares outstanding 
  for diluted earnings per share 

  2012 

2011 

2010   

22,558 

22,267 

22,123 

270 

177 

143 

  22,828 

22,444 

22,266 

The weighted average diluted shares outstanding for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, 
excludes the effect of 426,788, 1,311,330 and 1,269,003 shares of common stock, respectively, subject to stock 
options  and  deferred  stock  units.  Such  shares  were  excluded  from  total  diluted  shares  because  they  were  anti-
dilutive or the specified performance conditions those shares were subject to were not yet achieved. 

Treasury Stock 

In  2007,  the  Board  of  Directors  authorized  the  Company  to  repurchase  up  to  1  million  shares  of  the 
Company’s Common Stock from time to time in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions, or in block 
trades. The number of shares ultimately repurchased, and the timing of the purchases, will depend upon market 
conditions, share price and other factors. Treasury stock transactions under this authorization were as follows (in 
thousands except share and per share amounts): 

Purchases through 2009 
Purchases in 2010 
Purchases in 2011 
Purchases in 2012 
Total purchases 

Weighted 
Average  
Price Per Share 

$ 
$ 
  $ 
  $ 
$ 

18.58 
19.27 
18.44 
- 
18.64 

  Shares 
447,400 
53,879 
  33,856 
- 
  535,135 

Cost   
$  8,333 
$  1,041 
626 
$ 
$ 
- 
$  10,000 

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14. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS  

Recurring 

The following table presents the Company’s assets and liabilities that were measured at fair value on a 

recurring basis at December 31, (in thousands): 

2012 

2011 

  Total 

Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  

  Total 

Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  

Assets 
Deferred compensation 
Unrealized gain on  
  derivative instruments     

Total assets 

$  4,763  $ 4,540  $  223  $ 

223 

- 

223 

$  4,540   $ 4,540  $ 

-  $ 

- 

- 
- 

$  2,564  $  2,564  $ 

-  $ 

- 

- 

$  2,564  $  2,564  $ 

- 
-  $ 

- 

-   
- 

Liabilities 
Contingent consideration  $ 11,519  $ 
Deferred compensation  
Unrealized loss on  
  derivative instruments     

  7,015 

- 

-  $ 

  7,015 

- 

Total liabilities 

$ 18,534  $ 7,015  $ 

Deferred Compensation 

-  $ 11,519    $ 14,561  $ 
- 

  4,468 

-   

  4,468   

-  $ 

-  $ 14,561 
- 
- 

- 
- 
-  $ 11,519    $ 19,465  $  4,468  $ 436  $ 14,561 

-    436 

436 

- 

The Company has an Executive Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Plan”). The amounts 
deferred  under  the  Plan  are  credited  with  earnings  or  losses  based  upon  changes  in  values  of  the  notional 
investments  elected  by  the  Plan  participants.  Deferred  compensation  assets  and  liabilities  were  valued  using  a 
market approach based on the quoted market prices of identical instruments. For further information on deferred 
compensation, see Note 9 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. 

Contingent Consideration Related to Acquisitions 

Liabilities  for  contingent  consideration  related  to  acquisitions  were  valued  using  management’s 
projections for long-term sales forecasts, including assumptions regarding market share gains and future industry-
specific economic and market conditions, and a market participant’s weighted average cost of capital. Over the 
next four years, the Company’s long-term sales growth forecasts for products subject to contingent consideration 
arrangements  average  approximately  25  percent  per  year.  For  further  information  on  the  inputs  used  in 
determining the fair value, and a roll-forward of the contingent consideration liability, see Note 12 of the Notes to 
Consolidated Financial Statements.  

Changes  in  either  of  the  inputs  in  isolation  would  result  in  a  change  in  the  fair  value  measurement.  A 
change in the assumptions used for sales forecasts would result in a directionally similar change in the fair value 
liability, while a change in the weighted average cost of capital would result in a directionally opposite change in 
the fair  value  liability.  If  there is an increase  in  the  fair  value liability,  the  Company  would  record  a  charge  to 
selling,  general  and  administrative  expenses,  and  if  there  is  a  decrease  in  the  fair  value  liability,  the  Company 
would record a benefit in selling, general and administrative expenses. 

Derivative Instruments 

At  December  31,  2012,  the  Company  had  derivative  instruments  for  4.7  million  pounds  of  aluminum, 
approximately 15 percent of the Company’s anticipated annual aluminum purchases, in order to manage a portion 
of  the  exposure  to  movements  associated  with  aluminum  costs.  These  derivative  instruments  expire  through 
September 2013, at an average mid-west aluminum price of $1.01 per pound. While these derivative instruments 
are  considered  to  be  economic  hedges  of  the  underlying  movement  in  the  price  of  aluminum,  they  are  not 

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designated  or  accounted  for  as  a  hedge.  These  derivative  instruments  were  valued  at  fair  value  using  a  market 
approach based on the quoted market prices of similar instruments at the end of each reporting period, and the 
resulting net gain or loss was recorded in cost of sales in the Consolidated Statements of Income. At December 
31, 2012 the $0.2 million corresponding asset was recorded in prepaid expenses and other current assets, and at 
December 31, 2011 the $0.4 million corresponding liability was recorded in accrued expenses and other current 
liabilities,  both  as  reflected  in  the  Consolidated  Balance  Sheets.  During  2012,  derivative  instruments  for  4.9 
million  pounds  were  settled  at  a  loss  of  $0.4  million  which  was  recorded  in  cost  of  sales  in  the  Consolidated 
Statements of Income. 

Non-recurring 

The  following  table  presents  the  carrying  value  on  the  measurement  date  of  any  assets  and  liabilities 
which were measured at fair value and recorded at the lower of cost or fair value, on a non-recurring basis, using 
significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), and the corresponding non-recurring losses recognized during the years 
ended December 31, (in thousands): 

2012 

2011 
Carrying  Non-Recurring   Carrying  Non-Recurring  Carrying   Non-Recurring 
  Value 

  Value 

  Value 

Losses 

Losses 

Losses 

2010 

Assets 
Vacant owned facilities  $  5,009 
Other intangible assets   
- 
Net assets of acquired 
  businesses 

1,345 
$  7,354 

Total assets 

$ 

523 
1,228 

$  10,031 
- 

$ 

 - 
$  1,751 

38,389 
  $  48,420 

  $ 

- 
- 

- 
- 

$  11,559 
- 

  24,736 
  $  36,295 

Liabilities 
Vacant leased facilities  $ 
$ 
Total liabilities 

Vacant Owned Facilities 

- 
- 

$ 
$ 

50 
50 

  $ 
  $ 

399 
399 

$ 
$ 

203 
203 

  $ 
  $ 

932 
932 

$ 

$ 

$ 
$ 

373 
- 

- 
373 

87 
87 

During  2012,  the  Company  reviewed  the  recoverability  of  the  carrying  value  of  eight  vacant  owned 
facilities.  The  determination  of  fair  value  was  based  on  the  best  information  available,  including  internal  cash 
flow estimates, market prices for similar assets, broker quotes and independent appraisals, as appropriate. During 
2012, the carrying value of five of these vacant owned facilities exceeded their fair value, therefore an impairment 
charge of $0.5 million was recorded. During 2012, the Company sold at a gain of $0.8 million two of the facilities 
previously  recorded  as  a  vacant  facility  and  reopened  another.  At  December  31,  2012,  the  Company  had  four 
vacant owned facilities, with an estimated combined carrying value of $5.0 million, classified in fixed assets in 
the Consolidated Balance Sheets.  The Company has leased to third parties two of these owned facilities with a 
combined carrying value of $3.8 million, both for five year terms, for a combined annual rental income of $0.3 
million. Both of these leases also contain an option for the lessee to purchase the facility at an amount in excess of 
carrying value.  

Throughout 2011, the fair value of these vacant owned facilities exceeded their carrying value, therefore 
no impairment charges were recorded. In 2010, the Company performed similar reviews of facilities and recorded 
impairment charges of $0.4 million on facilities that had a carrying value of $11.6 million at December 31, 2010. 
Impairment charges are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of 
Income.  

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Other Intangible Assets 

During 2012, the Company reviewed the recoverability of amortizable intangible assets associated with 
an acquired patent. Based on the analyses, the $1.2 million carrying value of these intangible assets exceeded the 
undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated. As a result, the Company was required to determine the fair 
value  of  these  intangible  assets.  Fair  value  was  determined  based  on  the  present  value  of  internal  cash  flow 
estimates. The resulting fair value of these intangible assets was nominal, therefore the Company recorded a non-
cash impairment charge of $1.2 million, of which $1.0 million was recorded in cost of sales in the Consolidated 
Statements of Income.  

Net Assets of Acquired Businesses 

The  Company  valued  the  assets  and  liabilities  associated  with  the  acquisitions  of  businesses  on  the 
respective acquisition dates. Depending upon the type of asset or liability acquired, the Company used different 
valuation  techniques  in  determining  the  fair  value.  Those  techniques  included  comparable  market  prices,  long-
term  sales,  profitability  and  cash  flow  forecasts,  assumptions  regarding  future  industry-specific  economic  and 
market  conditions,  a  market  participant’s  weighted  average  cost  of  capital,  as  well  as  other  techniques  as 
circumstances  required.  For  further  information  on  acquired  assets  and  liabilities,  see  Note  3  of  the  Notes  to 
Consolidated Financial Statements.  

Vacant Leased Facilities 

The  Company  recorded  charges  of  $0.1  million,  $0.2  million  and  $0.1  million  for  the  years  ended 
December  31,  2012,  2011  and  2010,  respectively,  in  selling,  general  and  administrative  expenses  in  the 
Consolidated Statements of Income related to the exit from leased facilities. 

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15. QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) 

Interim unaudited financial information follows (in thousands, except per share amounts): 

Year ended December 31, 2012 
   Net sales   
  Gross profit 

Income before income taxes 

  Net income 

  Net income per common share: 

Basic 
  Diluted 

Stock market price: 

  High 
Low 
Close (at end of quarter) 

Year ended December 31, 2011 
   Net sales   
  Gross profit 

Income before income taxes 

  Net income 

  Net income per common share: 

Basic 
  Diluted 

Stock market price: 

  High 
Low 
Close (at end of quarter) 

First 
Quarter 

Second 
Quarter 

Third 
Quarter 

Fourth 
Quarter 

Year 

$ 223,552 
$  44,823 
$  17,299 
$  11,116 

$ 251,014 
$  46,423 
$  18,912 
$  11,708 

$ 226,323 
$  41,542 
$  14,832 
9,771 
$ 

$ 200,234 
$  35,871 
6,759 
$ 
4,745 
$ 

$ 901,123 
$ 168,659 
$  57,802 
$  37,340 

$ 
$ 

$ 
$ 
$ 

0.50 
0.49 

29.84 
24.67 
27.31 

$ 
$ 

$ 
$ 
$ 

0.52 
0.52 

$ 
$ 

0.43 
0.43 

30.02 
25.83 
27.85 

$     30.86 
$ 
25.82 
$     30.21 

$ 
$ 

$ 
$ 
$ 

0.21 
0.21 

33.32 
29.48 
32.25 

$ 
$ 

$ 
$ 
$ 

1.66  
1.64  

33.32  
24.67 
32.25  

$ 168,833 
$  37,879 
$  15,485 
9,387 
$ 

$ 186,048 
$  42,059 
$  17,849 
$  10,965 

$ 166,689 
$  32,001 
9,125 
$ 
5,619 
$ 

$ 159,596 
$  27,782 
5,797 
$ 
4,088 
$ 

$ 681,166 
$ 139,721 
$  48,256 
$  30,059 

$ 
$ 

    0.42 
    0.42 

$ 
$ 
$ 

24.41 
22.10 
22.33 

$ 
$ 

$ 
$ 
$ 

0.49 
0.49 

$ 
$ 

0.25 
0.25 

$ 
$ 

0.18 
0.18 

26.40 
21.57    
24.72 

$     25.42 
$ 
$     19.98 

$ 
17.58     $ 
$ 

25.88 
18.94 
24.53 

$ 
$ 

$ 
$ 
$ 

1.35 
1.34 

26.40    
17.58 
24.53    

  The sum of per share amounts for the four quarters may not equal the total per share amounts for the year 

as a result of changes in the weighted average common shares outstanding or rounding. 

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Item 9.  CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND 
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE. 

None. 

Item 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES. 

The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information 
required to be disclosed in the Company’s Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported 
within  the  time  periods  specified  in  the  SEC’s  rules  and  forms,  and  that  such  information  is  accumulated  and 
communicated to the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, 
as  appropriate,  to  allow  timely  decisions  regarding  required  disclosure,  in  accordance  with  the  definition  of 
“disclosure  controls  and  procedures”  in  Rule  13a-15  under  the  Exchange  Act.  In  designing  and  evaluating  the 
disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well 
designed  and  operated,  cannot  provide  absolute  assurance  of  achieving  the  desired  control  objectives. 
Management  included  in  its  evaluation  the  cost-benefit  relationship  of  possible  controls  and  procedures.  The 
Company  continually  evaluates  its  disclosure  controls  and  procedures  to  determine  if  changes  are  appropriate 
based upon changes in the Company’s operations or the business environment in which it operates.  

As of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-K, the Company performed an evaluation, under the 
supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive 
Officer  and  the  Company’s  Chief  Financial  Officer,  of  the  effectiveness  of  the  design  and  operation  of  the 
Company’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based on the foregoing, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer 
and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective. 

(a) 

Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. 

Management's Responsibility for Financial Statements  

We are responsible for the preparation and integrity of the Consolidated Financial Statements appearing 
in the Annual Report on Form 10-K. The Consolidated Financial Statements were prepared in conformity with 
accounting  principles  generally  accepted  in  the  United  States  and  include  amounts  based  on  management’s 
estimates and judgments.  

We  are  also  responsible  for  establishing  and  maintaining  adequate  internal  control  over  financial 
reporting. We maintain a system of internal control that is designed to provide reasonable assurance as to the fair 
and reliable preparation and presentation of the Consolidated Financial Statements, as well as to safeguard assets 
from  unauthorized  use  or  disposition.  The  Company  continually  evaluates  its  system  of  internal  control  over 
financial reporting to determine if changes are appropriate based upon changes in the Company’s operations or 
the business environment in which it operates. 

Our control environment is the foundation for our system of internal control over financial reporting and 
is embodied in our Guidelines for Business Conduct. It sets the tone of our organization and includes factors such 
as integrity and ethical values. Our internal control over financial reporting is supported by formal policies and 
procedures which are reviewed, modified and improved as changes occur in business conditions and operations. 

We conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on 
the  framework  in  Internal  Control  —  Integrated  Framework  issued  by  the  Committee  of  Sponsoring 
Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). This evaluation included review of the documentation of 
controls, evaluation of the design effectiveness of controls, testing of the operating effectiveness of controls and a 
conclusion  on  this  evaluation.  Although  there  are  inherent  limitations  in  the  effectiveness  of  any  system  of 

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internal control over financial reporting, based on our evaluation, we have concluded that our internal control over 
financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2012. 

KPMG  LLP,  an  independent  registered  public  accounting  firm,  has  audited  the  Consolidated  Financial 
Statements included in this Report and, as part of their audit, has issued their report on the effectiveness of our 
internal control over financial reporting, included elsewhere in this Form 10-K. 

/s/ Fredric M. Zinn            
President and Chief Executive Officer 

/s/ Joseph S. Giordano III 
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer   

(b) 

Report of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. 

The  report  of  the  independent  registered  public  accounting  firm  is  included  in  Item  8.  “Financial 

Statements and Supplementary Data.” 

(c) 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting.  

There  were  no  changes  in  the  Company’s  internal  controls  over  financial  reporting  during  the  quarter 
ended December 31, 2012 or subsequent to the date the Company completed its evaluation, that have materially 
affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.   

Over  the  last  few  quarters,  the  Company  has  converted  the  systems  used  by  acquired  businesses  to  its 
existing  ERP  software  and  business  processes.  Further,  the  Company  has  selected  a  new  ERP  system,  and  is 
planning to begin implementing that system in 2013. The full implementation is expected to take several years.  

Item 9B. OTHER INFORMATION. 

None. 

PART III 

Item 10.  DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE. 

Information  with  respect  to  the  Company’s  Directors,  Executive  Officers  and  Corporate  Governance is 
incorporated by reference from the information contained under the caption “Proposal 1.  Election of Directors” in 
the Company’s Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 23, 2013 (the “2013 
Proxy Statement”) and from the information contained under “Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant” 
in Part I of this Report. 

Information regarding Section 16 reporting compliance is incorporated by reference from the information 
contained  under  the  caption  “Voting  Securities  –  Compliance  with  Section  16(a)  of  the  Exchange  Act”  in  the 
Company’s 2013 Proxy Statement.  

The  Company  has  adopted  Governance  Principles,  Guidelines  for  Business  Conduct,  a  Whistleblower 
Policy,  and  a  Code  of  Ethics  for  Senior  Financial  Officers  (“Code  of  Ethics”),  each  of  which,  as  well  as  the 
Charter  and  Key  Practices  of  the  Company’s  Audit  Committee,  Compensation  Committee,  and  Corporate 
Governance and Nominating Committee, are available on the Company’s website at www.drewindustries.com. A 
copy  of  any  of  these  documents  will  be  furnished,  without  charge,  upon  written  request  to  Secretary,  Drew 
Industries Incorporated, 200 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, New York 10601. 

If the Company makes any substantive amendment to the Code of Ethics or the Guidelines for Business 
Conduct,  or  grants  a  waiver  to  a  Director  or  Executive  Officer  from  a  provision  of  the  Code  of  Ethics  or  the 
Guidelines  for  Business  Conduct,  the  Company  will  disclose  the  nature  of  such  amendment  or  waiver  on  its 

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website or in a Current Report on Form 8-K. There have been no waivers to Directors or Executive Officers of 
any provisions of the Code of Ethics or the Guidelines for Business Conduct. 

Item 11.  EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. 

The information required by this item is incorporated by reference from the information contained under 
the caption “Proposal 1. Election of Directors – Executive Compensation” and “Director Compensation” in the 
Company’s 2013 Proxy Statement. 

Item 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND 
RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS. 

The information required by this item is incorporated by reference from the information contained under 
the caption “Voting Securities – Security Ownership of Management” and “Equity Award and Incentive Plan” in 
the Company’s 2013 Proxy Statement. 

Item 13.  CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR 
INDEPENDENCE. 

No executive officer of the Company serves on the Company’s Compensation Committee, and there are 

no “interlocks” as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission.  

The  information  required  by  this  item  with  respect  to  transactions  with  related  persons  and  director 
independence  is  incorporated  by  reference  from  the  information  contained  under  the  captions  “Proposal  1. 
Election  of  Directors  – Transactions  with  Related  Persons”  and “Proposal  1.  Election  of  Directors  – Corporate 
Governance and Related Matters – Board of Directors” in the Company’s 2013 Proxy Statement.   

Item 14.  PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES. 

The information required by this item is incorporated by reference from the information contained under 

“Proposal 3. Appointment of Auditors” in the Company’s 2013 Proxy Statement. 

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Item 15.  EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES. 

(a) 

Documents Filed: 

PART IV 

(1) 

(2) 

Financial Statements. 

Exhibits.  See Item 15 (b) – “List of Exhibits” incorporated herein by reference. 

(b) 

Exhibits – List of Exhibits. 

Exhibit 
Number 

Description 

3 

3.1 

3.2 

Articles of Incorporation and By-laws. 

Drew Industries Incorporated Restated Certificate of Incorporation. 

Drew Industries Incorporated By-laws, as amended. 

Exhibit 3.1 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit III to the Proxy Statement-Prospectus constituting Part I of the 
Drew National Corporation and Drew Industries Incorporated Registration Statement on Form S-14 (Registration 
No. 2-94693). 

Exhibit 3.2 is incorporated by reference to the Exhibit bearing the same number included in the Company’s Form 
8-K filed on November 19, 2008. 

10 

Material Contracts. 

10.194* 

Drew Industries Incorporated 2002 Equity Award and Incentive Plan, as amended. 

10.221 

Form  of  Indemnification  Agreement  between  Registrant  and  its  officers  and  independent 
directors. 

10.231* 

Executive Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan, as amended. 

10.233 

10.234 

10.235 

10.236 

Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of November 25, 2008 by and among 
Kinro,  Inc.,  Lippert  Components,  Inc.,  JPMorgan  Chase  Bank,  N.A.,  individually  and  as 
Administrative Agent, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. individually and as Documentation Agent. 

Second Amended and Restated Subsidiary Guarantee Agreement dated as of November 25, 2008 
by and among Lippert Tire & Axle, Inc., Kinro Holding, Inc., Lippert Tire & Axle Holding, Inc., 
Lippert Holding, Inc., Kinro Manufacturing, Inc., Lippert Components Manufacturing, Inc., Kinro 
Texas  Limited  Partnership,  Kinro  Tennessee  Limited  Partnership,  Lippert  Tire  &  Axle  Texas 
Limited Partnership, Lippert Components Texas Limited Partnership, BBD Realty Texas Limited 
Partnership, LD Realty, Inc., LTM Manufacturing, L.L.C., Trailair, Inc., Coil Clip, Inc., Zieman 
Manufacturing  Company,  with  and  in  favor  of  JPMorgan  Chase  Bank,  N.A.,  as  Administrative 
Agent for the Lenders. 

Second Amended and Restated Company Guarantee Agreement dated as of November 25, 2008 
by and among Drew Industries Incorporated, with and in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as 
Administrative Agent for the Lenders. 

Second Amended and Restated Subordination Agreement dated as of November 25, 2008 by and 
among Drew Industries Incorporated, Kinro, Inc., Lippert Tire & Axle, Inc., Lippert Components, 
Inc.,  Kinro  Holding,  Inc.,  Lippert  Tire  &  Axle  Holding,  Inc.,  Lippert  Holding,  Inc.,  Kinro 

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Exhibit 
Number 

Description 

10.237 

10.238 

10.239 

10.240 

10.241 

10.242 

10.243 

10.245 

10.246 

Manufacturing,  Inc.,  Lippert  Components  Manufacturing,  Inc.,  Coil  Clip,  Inc.,  Zieman 
Manufacturing  Company,  Kinro  Texas  Limited  Partnership,  Kinro  Tennessee  Limited 
Partnership,  Lippert  Tire  &  Axle  Texas  Limited  Partnership,  BBD  Realty  Texas  Limited 
Partnership,  Lippert  Components  Texas  Limited  Partnership,  LD  Realty,  Inc.,  LTM 
Manufacturing,  L.L.C.,  Trailair,  Inc.,  with  and  in  favor  of  JPMorgan  Chase  Bank,  N.A.,  as 
Administrative Agent. 

Second Amended and Restated Pledge and Security Agreement dated as of November 25, 2008 by 
and among Drew Industries Incorporated, Kinro, Inc., Lippert Tire & Axle, Inc., Kinro Holding, 
Inc., Lippert Tire & Axle Holding, Inc., Lippert Components, Inc., Lippert Holding, Inc., with and 
in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent. 

Second  Amended  and  Restated  Revolving  Credit  Note  dated  as  of  November  25,  2008  by  and 
among  Kinro,  Inc.,  Lippert  Components,  Inc.,  payable  to  the  order  of  JPMorgan  Chase  Bank, 
N.A. in the principal amount of Thirty Million ($30,000,000) Dollars. 

Revolving  Credit  Note  dated  as  of  November  25,  2008  by  and  among  Kinro,  Inc.,  Lippert 
Components,  Inc.,  payable  to  the  order  of  Wells  Fargo  Bank,  N.A.  in  the  principal  amount  of 
Twenty Million ($20,000,000) Dollars. 

Second Amended and Restated Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement dated as of November 
25, 2008 by and among Prudential Investment Management, Inc. and Affiliates, and Kinro, Inc. 
and Lippert Components, Inc., guaranteed by Drew Industries Incorporated. 

Form of Fixed Rate Shelf Note. 

Form of Floating Rate Shelf Note. 

Confirmation,  Reaffirmation  and  Amendment  of  Parent  Guarantee  Agreement  dated  as  of 
November  25,  2008  by  and  among  Drew  Industries  Incorporated,  Prudential  Investment 
Management, Inc. and the Noteholders listed thereto. 

Amended  and  Restated  Intercreditor  Agreement  dated  as  of  November  25,  2008  by  and  among 
Prudential Investment Management, Inc. and Affiliates, JPMorgan Bank, N.A. (as Lender), Wells 
Fargo  Bank,  N.A.  (as  Lender),  and  JPMorgan  Bank,  N.A.  (as  Administrative  Agent,  Collateral 
Agent and Trustee). 

Confirmation, Reaffirmation and Amendment of Subordination Agreement dated as of November 
25,  2008  by  and  among  Drew  Industries  Incorporated,  Kinro,  Inc.,  Lippert  Tire  &  Axle,  Inc., 
Lippert  Components,  Inc.,  Kinro  Holding,  Inc.,  Lippert  Tire  &  Axle  Holding,  Inc.,  Lippert 
Holding,  Inc.,  Kinro  Manufacturing,  Inc.,  Lippert  Components  Manufacturing,  Inc.,  Coil  Clip, 
Inc.,  Zieman  Manufacturing  Company,  Kinro  Texas  Limited  Partnership,  Kinro  Tennessee 
Limited Partnership, Lippert Tire & Axle Texas Limited Partnership, BBD Realty Texas Limited 
Partnership,  Lippert  Components  Texas  Limited  Partnership,  LD  Realty,  Inc.,  LTM 
Manufacturing,  L.L.C.,  with  and  in  favor  of  Prudential  Investment  Management,  Inc.  and 
Affiliates. 

10.247 

Confirmation,  Reaffirmation  and  Amendment  of  Pledge  Agreement  dated  as  of  November  25, 
2008 by and among Drew Industries Incorporated, Kinro, Inc., Lippert Tire & Axle, Inc., Kinro 
Holding, Inc., Lippert Tire & Axle Holding, Inc., Lippert Components, Inc., Lippert Holding, Inc. 
in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as trustee. 

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Exhibit 
Number 

10.248 

10.252* 

10.257 

10.258 

10.259* 

10.261* 

10.263* 

10.264* 

10.265* 

10.266* 

10.267* 

Description 

Collateralized Trust Agreement dated as of November 25, 2008 by and among Kinro, Inc., Lippert 
Components,  Inc.,  Prudential  Investment  Management,  Inc.  and  Affiliates  and JPMorgan  Chase 
Bank, N.A. as security trustee for the Noteholders.   

Executive Compensation and Benefits Agreement between Registrant and Leigh J. Abrams, dated 
April 6, 2009. 

First  Amendment  dated  February  24,  2011  to  the  Second  Amended  and  Restated  Credit 
Agreement dated as of November 25, 2008 by and among Kinro, Inc., Lippert Components, Inc., 
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., individually and as Administrative Agent, and Wells Fargo Bank, 
N.A. individually and as Documentation Agent. 

Amendment No. 1 dated February 24, 2011 to the Second Amended and Restated Note Purchase 
and Private Shelf Agreement dated as of November 25, 2008 by and among Prudential Investment 
Management,  Inc.  and  Affiliates,  and  Kinro,  Inc.  and  Lippert  Components,  Inc.,  guaranteed  by 
Drew Industries Incorporated. 

Drew Industries Incorporated Equity Award and Incentive Plan, As Amended and Restated. 

Executive  Compensation  and  Non-Competition  Agreement  between  Registrant  and  Fredric  M. 
Zinn, dated February 8, 2012. 

Executive  Compensation  and  Non-Competition  Agreement  between  Registrant  and  Joseph  S. 
Giordano III, dated February 10, 2012. 

Executive  Employment  and  Non-Competition  Agreement  among  Lippert  Components 
Manufacturing, Inc., Kinro Manufacturing, Inc. and Jason D. Lippert, dated April 9, 2012. 

Executive  Employment  and  Non-Competition  Agreement  among  Lippert  Components 
Manufacturing, Inc., Kinro Manufacturing, Inc. and Scott T. Mereness, dated April 9, 2012. 

Amended  and  Restated  Change  in  Control  Agreement  between  Registrant and  Fredric M.  Zinn, 
dated April 9, 2012. 

Amended  and  Restated  Change  in  Control  Agreement  between  Registrant  and  Joseph  S. 
Giordano, III, dated April 9, 2012. 

10.268* 

Change in Control Agreement between Registrant and Jason D. Lippert, dated April 9, 2012. 

10.269* 

Change in Control Agreement between Registrant and Scott T. Mereness, dated April 9, 2012. 

10.270* 

10.271* 

Executive  Employment  and  Non-Competition  Agreement  among  Drew  Industries  Incorporated, 
Lippert Components Manufacturing, Inc., Kinro Manufacturing, Inc. and Jason D. Lippert, dated 
February 26, 2013. 

Executive  Employment  and  Non-Competition  Agreement  among  Drew  Industries  Incorporated, 
Lippert Components Manufacturing, Inc., Kinro Manufacturing, Inc. and Scott T Mereness, dated 
March 4, 2013. 

________________________________ 
* Denotes a compensatory plan or arrangement. 

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Exhibit 10.194 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 included in the Company’s Form 8-K filed on January 
9, 2009. 

Exhibit  10.221  is  incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  99.1  included  in  the  Company’s  Form  8-K  filed  on 
February 9, 2005. 

Exhibit 10.231 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 included in the Company’s Form 8-K filed on January 
9, 2009.   

Exhibits 10.233 – 10.248 are incorporated by reference to Exhibits 10.1 - 10.16 included in the Company’s Form 
8-K filed on December 2, 2008. 

Exhibit 10.252 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 (iii)(A) included in the Company’s Form 8-K/A filed on 
April 8, 2009. 

Exhibits 10.257 – 10.258 are incorporated by reference to Exhibits 10.1 – 10.2 included in the Company’s Form 
8-K filed on February 25, 2011. 

Exhibit  10.259  is  incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  A  included  in  the  Company’s  Definitive  Schedule  14A 
filed on April 8, 2011. 

Exhibit 10.261 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 (iii)(A) included in the Company’s Form 8-K filed on 
February 9, 2012. 

Exhibit 10.263 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 (iii)(A) included in the Company’s Form 8-K filed on 
February 13, 2012. 

Exhibit 10.264 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 (iii) (A) included in the Company’s Form 8-K filed on 
April 10, 2012. 

Exhibit 10.265 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 (iii) (B) included in the Company’s Form 8-K filed on 
April 10, 2012. 

Exhibit 10.266 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.01 included in the Company’s Form 8-K filed on April 
10, 2012. 

Exhibit 10.267 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.04 included in the Company’s Form 8-K filed on April 
10, 2012. 

Exhibit 10.268 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.02 included in the Company’s Form 8-K filed on April 
10, 2012. 

Exhibit 10.269 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.03 included in the Company’s Form 8-K filed on April 
10, 2012. 

Exhibit 10.270 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 (iii) (A) included in the Company’s Form 8-K filed on 
February 26, 2013. 

Exhibit 10.271 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 (iii) (A) included in the Company’s Form 8-K filed on 
March 5, 2013. 

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Exhibit 
Number 

14 

14.1 

14.2 

21 

23 

24 

31 

31.1 

31.2 

32 

32.1 

32.2 

Description 

Code of Ethics. 

Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers. 
Exhibit 14.1 is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 14 included in the Company’s Annual Report 
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003. 

Guidelines for Business Conduct. 
Exhibit 14.2 is filed herewith. 

Subsidiaries of the Registrant. 
Exhibit 21 is filed herewith. 

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. 
Exhibit 23 is filed herewith. 

Powers of Attorney. 
Powers of Attorney of persons signing this Report are included as part of this Report. 

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications. 

Rule 13a-14(a) Certificate of Chief Executive Officer. 
Exhibit 31.1 is filed herewith. 

Rule 13a-14(a) Certificate of Chief Financial Officer. 
Exhibit 31.2 is filed herewith. 

Section 1350 Certifications. 

Section 1350 Certificate of Chief Executive Officer. 
Exhibit 32.1 is filed herewith. 

Section 1350 Certificate of Chief Financial Officer. 
Exhibit 32.2 is filed herewith. 

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SIGNATURES 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, 
Registrant  has  duly  caused  this  Report  to  be  signed  on  its  behalf  by  the  undersigned,  thereunto  duly 
authorized. 

Date: March 12, 2013 

DREW INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED 

By: /s/ Fredric M. Zinn 

Fredric M. Zinn, President  
and Chief Executive Officer 

Pursuant  to  the  requirements  of  the  Securities  and  Exchange  Act  of  1934,  as  amended,  this  Report  has 
been  signed  below  by  the  following  persons  on  behalf  of  the  Registrant  and  in  the  capacities  and  dates 
indicated. 

Each person whose signature appears below hereby authorizes Fredric M. Zinn and Joseph S. Giordano 
III, or either of them, to file one or more amendments to the Annual Report on Form 10-K which amendments 
may  make  such  changes  in  such  Report  as  either  of  them  deems  appropriate,  and  each  such  person  hereby 
appoints    Fredric  M.  Zinn  and  Joseph  S.  Giordano  III,  or  either  of  them,  as  attorneys-in-fact  to  execute  in  the 
name  and  on  behalf  of  each  such  person  individually,  and  in  each  capacity  stated  below,  such  amendments  to 
such Report. 

Date 
March 12, 2013 

Signature 
By: /s/ Fredric M. Zinn 
   (Fredric M. Zinn) 

Title 
Director, President and  
Chief Executive Officer 

March 12, 2013 

By: /s/ Joseph S. Giordano III 
   (Joseph S. Giordano III) 

Chief Financial Officer and 
Treasurer 

March 12, 2013 

By: /s/ Christopher L. Smith 
   (Christopher L. Smith)  

Corporate Controller 

March 12, 2013 

By: /s/ Leigh J. Abrams 
   (Leigh J. Abrams)  

Chairman of the Board of 
Directors  

March 12, 2013 

By: /s/ James F. Gero 
   (James F. Gero) 

Lead Director 

March 12, 2013 

By: /s/ Edward W. Rose, III 
   (Edward W. Rose, III) 

March 12, 2013 

By: /s/ Frederick B. Hegi, Jr. 
   (Frederick B. Hegi, Jr.) 

March 12, 2013 

By: /s/ David A. Reed 
    (David A. Reed) 

March 12, 2013 

March 12, 2013 

By: /s/ John B. Lowe, Jr. 
    (John B. Lowe, Jr.) 

By: /s/ Brendan J. Deely 
    (Brendan J. Deely) 

March 12, 2013 

By: /s/ Jason D. Lippert 
    (Jason D. Lippert) 

Director 

Director 

Director 

Director 

Director 

Director 

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EXHIBIT 31.1 

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO 13a-14(a) 
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 

I, Fredric M. Zinn, President and Chief Executive Officer, certify that: 

1) 

2) 

3) 

4) 

I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Drew Industries Incorporated; 

Based  on  my  knowledge, this  report  does  not contain any  untrue  statement  of  a  material  fact  or  omit to  state a 
material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements 
were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;  

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly 
present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, 
and for, the periods presented in this report;  

The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls 
and  procedures (as  defined in  Exchange  Act  Rules  13a-15(e)  and  15d-15(e))  and internal control  over  financial 
reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: 

a)  Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to 
be  designed  under  our  supervision,  to  ensure  that  material  information  relating  to  the  registrant, 
including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly 
during the period in which this report is being prepared; 

b)  Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial 
reporting  to  be  designed  under  our  supervision,  to  provide  reasonable  assurance  regarding  the 
reliability  of  financial  reporting  and  the  preparation  of  financial  statements  for  external  purposes  in 
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; 

c)  Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this 
report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end 
of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and 

d)  Disclosed  in  this  report  any  change  in  the  registrant’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  that 
occurred  during the registrant’s  most recent fiscal  quarter  (the registrant’s fourth fiscal  quarter in the 
case  of  an  annual  report) that  has  materially  affected,  or is  reasonably likely to  materially affect, the 
registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and  

5) 

The  registrant's  other  certifying  officer  and  I  have  disclosed,  based  on  our  most  recent  evaluation  of  internal 
control  over  financial  reporting,  to  the  registrant's  auditors  and  the  audit  committee  of  the  registrant's  board  of 
directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): 

a)  All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over 
financial  reporting  which  are  reasonably  likely  to  adversely  affect  the  registrant's  ability  to  record, 
process, summarize and report financial information; and  

b)  Any  fraud,  whether  or  not  material,  that  involves  management  or  other  employees  who  have  a 

significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting. 

Date: March 12, 2013 
By: /s/ Fredric M. Zinn   
Fredric M. Zinn, President and Chief Executive Officer 

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EXHIBIT 31.2 

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO 13a-14(a) 
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 

I, Joseph S. Giordano III, Chief Financial Officer, certify that: 

1) 

2) 

3) 

4) 

I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Drew Industries Incorporated; 

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a 
material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements 
were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;  

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly 
present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as 
of, and for, the periods presented in this report;  

The  registrant's  other  certifying  officer  and  I  are  responsible  for  establishing  and  maintaining  disclosure 
controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over 
financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: 

a) 

b) 

c) 

d) 

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to 
be  designed  under  our  supervision,  to  ensure  that  material  information  relating  to  the  registrant, 
including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly 
during the period in which this report is being prepared; 

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial 
reporting  to  be  designed  under  our  supervision,  to  provide  reasonable  assurance  regarding  the 
reliability  of  financial  reporting  and  the  preparation  of  financial  statements  for  external  purposes  in 
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; 

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this 
report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end 
of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and 

Disclosed  in  this  report  any  change  in  the  registrant’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  that 
occurred  during the registrant’s  most recent fiscal  quarter  (the registrant’s fourth fiscal  quarter in the 
case  of  an  annual  report) that  has  materially  affected,  or is  reasonably likely to  materially affect, the 
registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and  

5) 

The  registrant's  other  certifying  officer  and  I  have  disclosed,  based  on  our  most  recent  evaluation  of  internal 
control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of 
directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): 

a) 

b) 

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over 
financial  reporting  which  are  reasonably  likely  to  adversely  affect  the  registrant's  ability  to  record, 
process, summarize and report financial information; and  

Any  fraud,  whether  or  not  material,  that  involves  management  or  other  employees  who  have  a 
significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting. 

Date: March 12, 2013 
By: /s/ Joseph S. Giordano III  
Joseph S. Giordano III, Chief Financial Officer  

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EXHIBIT 32.1 

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO 18. U.S.C. 
SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE 
SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 

In connection with the annual report on Form 10-K of Drew Industries Incorporated (the “Company”) for 
the  period  ended  December  31,  2012,  as  filed  with  the  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission  on  the  date  hereof 
(the “Report”), Fredric M. Zinn, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, hereby certifies, pursuant 
to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that: 

(1) 

(2) 

The  Report  fully  complies  with  the  requirements  of  Section  13(a)  or  15(d)  of  the  Securities 
Exchange Act of 1934; and  

The  information  contained  in  the  Report  fairly  presents,  in  all  material  respects,  the  financial 
condition and results of operations of the Company. 

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and 
will  be  retained  by  the  Company  and  furnished  to  the  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission  or  its  staff  upon 
request. 

By: /s/ Fredric M. Zinn 
Fredric M. Zinn  
President and Chief Executive Officer 
Principal Executive Officer  
March 12, 2013 

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EXHIBIT 32.2 

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO 18. U.S.C. 
SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE 
SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 

In connection with the annual report on Form 10-K of Drew Industries Incorporated (the “Company”) for 
the  period  ended  December  31,  2012,  as  filed  with  the  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission  on  the  date  hereof 
(the  “Report”),  Joseph  S.  Giordano  III  Chief  Financial  Officer  of  the  Company,  hereby  certifies,  pursuant  to  18 
U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that: 

(1) 

(2) 

The  Report  fully  complies  with  the  requirements  of  Section  13(a)  or  15(d)  of  the  Securities 
Exchange Act of 1934; and  

The  information  contained  in  the  Report  fairly  presents,  in  all  material  respects,  the  financial 
condition and results of operations of the Company. 

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and 
will  be  retained  by  the  Company  and  furnished  to  the  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission  or  its  staff  upon 
request. 

By: /s/ Joseph S. Giordano III    
Joseph S. Giordano III 
Chief Financial Officer 
Principal Financial Officer 
March 12, 2013 

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Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 

EXHIBIT 23 

The Board of Directors  
Drew Industries Incorporated: 

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements (Nos. 333-37194, 333-91174, 
333-141276,  333-152873,  333-161242  and  333-181272)  on  Form  S-8  of  Drew  Industries  Incorporated  and 
subsidiaries of our report dated March 12, 2013, with respect to the consolidated balance sheets of Drew Industries 
Incorporated  and  subsidiaries  as  of  December  31,  2012  and  2011,  and  the  related  consolidated  statements  of 
income,  stockholders’  equity  and  cash  flows  for  each  of  the  years  in  the  three-year  period  ended  December  31, 
2012  and  the  effectiveness  of  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  as  of  December  31,  2012,  which  report 
appears in the December 31, 2012 annual report on Form 10-K of Drew Industries Incorporated and subsidiaries.   

/s/ KPMG LLP 

Stamford, Connecticut 
March 12, 2013  

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120

100

80

60

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The  following  graph  compares  the  cumulative  5-year  total  return  to  holders  of  the  Company’s  common  stock 
relative to the cumulative total returns of the Russell 2000 index and a customized peer group of companies which 
includes: Arctic CAT Inc., Brunswick Corporation, Cavco Industries, Inc., Patrick Industries, Inc., Spartan Motors, Inc., 
Thor Industries, Inc., Trimas Corporation and Winnebago Industries, Inc. An investment of $100 (with reinvestment 
of  all  dividends)  is  assumed  to  have  been  made  in  our  common  stock,  in  the  index  and  in  the  peer  group  on 
12/31/2007 and its relative performance is tracked through 12/31/2012. 

Comparison of 5-Year Cumulative Total Return*
Among Drew Industries Incorporated, the Russell 2000 Index, and the Peer Group

Drew Industries Incorporated

Russell 2000

Peer Group

$160

140

120

100

80

60

40

20

0

12/07

12/08

12/09

12/10

12/11

12/12

* $100 invested on 12/31/07 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.

Fiscal year ending December 31.

Copyright© 2013 Russell Investment Group. All rights reserved.

Drew Industries Incorporated

Russell 2000

Peer Group

12/07

100.00

100.00

100.00

12/08

43.80

66.21

34.23

12/09

75.36

84.20

80.79

12/10

88.50

106.82

109.04

12/11

95.56

102.36

95.53

12/12

134.15

119.09

148.66

The stock price performance included in this graph is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance. 

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