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Item 1A. Risk Factors.

Described below are certain risks that we believe apply to our business and the industry in which we operate. The following risk factors should be considered carefully in addition to the other information contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The risks and uncertainties highlighted represent the most significant risk factors that we believe may adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, liquidity or access to sources of financing, and, consequently, the market value of our common stock. The risks and uncertainties discussed in this report are not exclusive and other risk factors that we may consider immaterial or do not anticipate may emerge as significant risks and uncertainties.

Macroeconomic Risks

The COVID-19 pandemic has had and may still have a material impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

Our business, operations, and financial results has been, and may continue to be, impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The impact on our operations include, but are not limited to:

•The COVID-19 pandemic is adversely affecting, and is expected to continue to adversely affect, certain elements of our business (including certain elements of our operations, supply chains and distribution systems), including required, preventive and precautionary measures that we, our communities and governments are taking. These measures may also impact our ability to meet production demands or requests depending on employee attendance or ability to continue to work.

•If the COVID-19 pandemic continues and economic conditions worsen, we expect to experience additional adverse impacts on our operational and commercial activities, customer orders and our collections of accounts receivable, which may be material. The impact on future operational and commercial activities, customer orders, and collections remains uncertain even if economic conditions begin to improve.

•We experienced certain supply shortages as a result of the pandemic. Should disruptions or our failure to effectively respond to them occur, it may increase product or distribution costs or cause delays in delivering or an inability to deliver products to our customers.

The ultimate impact of these disruptions also depends on events beyond our knowledge or control, including the duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic and actions taken by parties other than us to respond to them. The foregoing and other impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic could have the effect of heightening many of the other risks described in this Annual Report, and any of these impacts could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

Our business may be sensitive to economic conditions, including those that impact consumer spending.

Companies within the RV and marine industries are subject to volatility in operating results due primarily to general economic conditions because the purchase of a RV or marine product is often viewed as a consumer discretionary purchase. Demand for discretionary goods in general can fluctuate with recessionary conditions, slow or negative economic growth rates, negative consumer confidence, reduced consumer spending levels resulting from tax increases or other factors, prolonged high unemployment rates, higher commodity and component costs, fuel prices, inflationary or deflationary pressures, reduced credit availability or unfavorable credit terms for dealers and end-user customers, higher short-term interest rates, and general economic and political conditions and expectations. Specific factors affecting the RV and marine industries include:

•Overall consumer confidence and the level of discretionary consumer spending;

•Employment trends;

•The adverse impact of global tensions on consumer spending and travel-related activities; and

•The adverse impact on margins due to increases in raw material costs, which we are unable to pass on to customers without negatively affecting sales.

Credit market deterioration and volatility may restrict the ability of our dealers and retail customers to finance the purchase of our products.

Our business is affected by the availability and terms of the financing to dealers. Generally, RV and marine dealers finance their purchases of inventory with financing provided by lending institutions. One financial flooring institution held 30.5% of our total financed dealer inventory dollars that were outstanding at August 28, 2021. In the event that this lending institution limits or discontinues dealer financing, we could experience a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

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Our business is also affected by the availability and terms of financing to retail purchasers. Retail buyers purchasing one of our products may elect to finance their purchase through the dealership or a financial institution of their choice. Substantial increases in interest rates or decreases in the general availability of credit for our dealers or for the retail purchaser may have an adverse impact upon our business and results of operations.

Industry Risks

If we are unable to continue to enhance existing products and develop and market new or enhanced products that respond to customer needs and preferences, we may experience a decrease in demand for our products and our business could suffer.

One of our growth strategies is to develop innovative, customer-valued products to generate revenue growth. We may not be able to compete as effectively with our competitors, and ultimately satisfy the needs and preferences of our customers, unless we can continue to enhance existing products and develop new innovative products for the markets in which we compete. Product development requires significant financial, technological, and other resources. Product improvements and new product introductions also require significant research, planning, design, development, engineering, and testing at the technological, product, and manufacturing process levels, and we may not be able to timely develop and introduce product improvements or new products. Our competitors' new products may beat our products to market, be higher quality or more reliable, be more effective with more features and/or less expensive than our products, obtain better market acceptance, or render our products obsolete. Any new products that we develop may not receive market acceptance or otherwise generate any meaningful net sales or profits for us relative to our expectations based on, among other things, existing and anticipated investments in manufacturing capacity and commitments to fund advertising, marketing, promotional programs, and research and development.

If we are unable to properly forecast future demand of our products, our production levels may not meet demands, which could negatively impact our operating results.

Our ability to manage our inventory levels to meet our customers' demand for our products is important for our business. For example, certain dealers are focused on the rental market which spikes over the summer vacation period while other dealers are focused on direct sales to the consumer at various price points. Our production levels and inventory management are based on demand estimates six to twelve months forward taking into account supply lead times, production capacity, timing of shipments, and dealer inventory levels. If we overestimate or underestimate demand for any of our products during a given season, we may not maintain appropriate inventory levels, which could negatively impact our net sales or working capital, hinder our ability to meet customer demand, or cause us to incur excess and obsolete inventory charges.

The industries in which we operate is highly competitive. Failure to compete effectively against competitors could negatively impact our business and operating results.

The markets for RVs and marine products are very competitive. Competitive factors in the industries include price, design, value, quality, service, brand awareness, and reputation. There can be no assurance that existing or new competitors will not develop products that are superior to our products or that achieve better consumer acceptance, thereby adversely affecting our market share, sales volume, and profit margins. Some of our competitors are much larger than we are, and this size advantage provides these competitors with more financial resources and access to capital, additional purchasing power, and greater leverage with the dealer networks. In addition, competition could increase if new companies enter the market, existing competitors consolidate their operations, or if existing competitors expand their product lines or intensify efforts within existing product lines. Our current products, products under development, and our ability to develop new and improved products may be insufficient to enable us to compete effectively with our competitors. These competitive pressures may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

Our business is both cyclical and seasonal and is subject to fluctuations in sales and net income.

The RV and marine industries have been characterized by cycles of growth and contraction in consumer demand, reflecting prevailing economic and demographic conditions, which affect disposable income for leisure-time activities. Consequently, the results for any prior period may not be indicative of results for any future period.

Seasonal factors, over which we have no control, also have an effect on the demand for our products. Demand in the RV and marine industries generally declines over the winter season, while sales are generally highest during the spring and summer months. Also, unusually severe weather conditions in some markets may impact demand.

If we are obligated to repurchase a substantially larger number of our products in the future than estimated due to dealer default, these purchases could result in adverse effects on our results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows.

In accordance with customary practice in our industries, upon request we enter into formal repurchase agreements with lending institutions financing a dealer's purchase of our products. In these repurchase agreements we agree, in the event of a default by an independent dealer in its obligation to a lender and repossession of the unit(s) by the lending institution, to repurchase units at declining prices over the term of the agreements, which can last up to 24 months. The difference between the gross repurchase price and the price at which the repurchased product can then be resold, which is typically at a discount to the gross repurchase price, represents a potential expense to us. In certain instances, we also repurchase inventory from our dealers due to state law or regulatory requirements that govern voluntary or involuntary terminations. If we are obligated to repurchase a substantially larger

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number of units in the future than we estimate, this would increase our costs and could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows.

Operational Risks

Our operations are primarily centered in northern IA and northern IN. Any disruption at these sites could adversely affect our business and operating results.

We currently manufacture most of our products in northern IA and northern IN. These facilities may be affected by natural or man-made disasters and other external events. In the event that one of our manufacturing facilities was affected by a disaster or other event, we could be forced to shift production to one of our other manufacturing facilities or to cease operations. Although we maintain insurance for damage to our property and disruption of our business from casualties, such insurance may not be sufficient to cover all of our potential losses. Any disruption in our manufacturing capacity could have an adverse impact on our ability to produce sufficient inventory of our products or may require us to incur additional expenses in order to produce sufficient inventory, and therefore, may adversely affect our net sales and operating results. Any disruption or delay at our manufacturing facilities could impair our ability to meet the demands of our customers, and our customers may cancel orders or purchase products from our competitors, which could adversely affect our business and operating results.

Unanticipated changes to our distribution channel customers' inventory levels could negatively impact our operating results.

We sell many of our products through distribution channels and are subject to risks relating to their inventory management decisions and operational and sourcing practices. Our distribution channel customers carry inventories of our products as part of their ongoing operations and adjust those inventories based on their assessments of future needs. Such adjustments may impact our inventory management and working capital goals as well as operating results. If the inventory levels of our distribution channel customers are higher than they desire, they may postpone product purchases from us, which could cause our sales to be lower than the end-user demand for our products and negatively impact our inventory management and working capital goals as well as our operating results.

For some of the components used in production, we depend on a small group of suppliers and the loss of any of these suppliers could affect our ability to obtain components timely or at competitive prices, which would decrease our results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows.

Most of our RV and marine components are readily available from numerous sources. However, a few of our components are produced by a small group of suppliers. In the case of motorhome chassis, Mercedes-Benz (USA and Canada), Stellantis N.V., Freightliner Trucks and Ford Motor Company are our major suppliers. Our relationship with our chassis suppliers is similar to our other supplier relationships in that no specific contractual commitments are engaged in by either party. This means that we do not have minimum purchase requirements, and our chassis suppliers do not have minimum supply requirements. Our chassis suppliers also supply to our competitors. Historically, chassis suppliers resort to an industry-wide allocation system during periods when supply is restricted. These allocations have been based on the volume of chassis previously purchased, which could mean our larger competitors could receive more chassis in a time of scarcity. Sales of motorhomes rely on chassis supply and are affected by shortages from time to time. Decisions by our suppliers to decrease production, production delays or work stoppages by the employees of such suppliers, or price increases could have a material adverse effect on our ability to produce motorhomes and ultimately, on our results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows. In Fiscal 2021, one of our suppliers individually accounted for approximately 12% of our consolidated raw material purchases.

Increases in raw material, commodity, and transportation costs and shortages of certain raw materials could negatively impact our business.

We purchase raw materials such as steel, aluminum, and other commodities, and components, such as chassis, refrigerators, and televisions, for use in our products. In addition, we are a purchaser of components and parts containing various commodities, including steel, aluminum, copper, lead, rubber, lumber, and others that are integrated into our end products. Our profitability is affected by significant fluctuations in the prices of the raw materials and the components and parts we use in our products. Additionally, there continues to be uncertainty with respect to the implementation of current trade regulations, future trade regulations and existing international trade agreements, which could continue to increase our cost of goods sold, both directly and as a result of price increases implemented by domestic suppliers, which we may not be able to pass on to our customers. The impact from these tariffs could also result in decreased demand for our products. All of these could materially and adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

In addition, increases in other costs of doing business may also adversely affect our profit margins and businesses. For example, an increase in fuel costs may result in an increase in our transportation costs, which also could adversely affect our operating results and businesses. Historically, we have mitigated cost increases, in part, by collaborating with suppliers, reviewing alternative sourcing options, substituting materials, engaging in internal cost reduction efforts, and increasing prices on some of our products, all as appropriate. However, we may not be able to fully offset such increased costs in the future. Further, if our price increases are not accepted by our customers and the market, our net sales, profit margins, earnings, and market share could be adversely affected.

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We have experienced, and continue to experience, disruption in our supply chain due to the reduced availability of certain raw materials used in the manufacturing of our products, including chassis which depend on semiconductor chips. The constraints have limited our ability to increase production to meet demand in the current fiscal year. While we continue to manage through these shortages and delays, if we cannot successfully manage these disruptions and/or these shortages and delays worsen, we may be unable to fulfill orders and deliver our products to our customers in a timely manner. This could materially and adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

Failure to effectively manage strategic acquisitions and alliances, joint ventures, or partnerships could have a negative impact on our business.

One of our growth strategies is to drive growth through targeted acquisitions and alliances, stronger customer relations, and new joint ventures and partnerships that contribute profitable growth while supplementing our existing brands and product portfolio. Our ability to grow through acquisitions depends, in part, on the availability of suitable candidates at acceptable prices, terms, and conditions, our ability to compete effectively for acquisition candidates, and the availability of capital and personnel to complete such acquisitions and run the acquired business effectively. Any acquisition, alliance, joint venture, or partnership could impair our business, financial condition, reputation, and operating results. The benefits of an acquisition, or new alliance, joint venture, or partnership may take more time than expected to develop or integrate into our operations, and we cannot guarantee that previous or future acquisitions, alliances, joint ventures, or partnerships will, in fact, produce any benefits. Such acquisitions, alliances, joint ventures, and partnerships may involve a number of risks, including:

•Diversion of management’s attention;

•Disruption to our existing operations and plans;

•Inability to effectively manage our expanded operations;

•Difficulties or delays in integrating and assimilating information and financial systems, operations, and products of an acquired business or other business venture or in realizing projected efficiencies, growth prospects, cost savings, and synergies;

•Inability to successfully integrate or develop a distribution channel for acquired product lines;

•Potential loss of key employees, customers, distributors, or dealers of the acquired businesses or adverse effects on existing business relationships with suppliers, customers, distributors, and dealers;

•Adverse impact on overall profitability, if our expanded operations do not achieve the financial results projected in our valuation model;

•Inaccurate assessment of additional post-acquisition or business venture investments, undisclosed, contingent or other liabilities or problems, unanticipated costs associated with an acquisition or other business venture, and an inability to recover or manage such liabilities and costs; and

•Incorrect estimates made in the accounting for acquisitions, occurrence of non-recurring charges, and write-off of significant amounts of goodwill or other assets that could adversely affect our operating results.

If we fail to identify, attract, and retain appropriately qualified employees, including employees in key positions, our operations and profitability may be harmed. Changes in market compensation rates may adversely affect our profitability.

Our ability to meet our strategic objectives and otherwise grow our business will depend to a significant extent on the continued contributions of our leadership team. Our future success will also depend in large part on our ability to identify, attract, and retain other highly qualified managerial, technical, sales and marketing, operations, and customer service personnel. Competition for these individuals in our manufacturing markets is intense and supply is limited. Since we operate in a competitive labor market, there is a risk that market increases in compensation could have an adverse effect on our business. We may not succeed in identifying, attracting, or retaining qualified personnel on a cost-effective basis. The loss or interruption of services of any of our key personnel, inability to identify, attract, or retain qualified personnel in the future, delays in hiring qualified personnel, or any employee work slowdowns, strikes, or similar actions could make it difficult for us to conduct and manage our business and meet key objectives, which could harm our business, financial condition, and operating results.

Significant product repair and/or replacement costs due to product warranty claims and product recalls could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows.

We receive warranty claims from our dealers in the ordinary course of our business. Although we maintain reserves for such claims, which to date have been adequate, there can be no assurance that warranty expense levels will remain at current levels or that such reserves will continue to be adequate. A significant increase in warranty claims exceeding our current warranty expense levels could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows.

In addition to the costs associated with the contractual warranty coverage provided on our products, we also occasionally incur costs as a result of additional service actions not covered by our warranties, including product recalls and customer satisfaction actions. Although we estimate and reserve for the cost of these service actions, there can be no assurance that expense levels will remain at current levels or such reserves will continue to be adequate.

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Information Systems, Legal and Regulatory Risks

We may be subject to information technology system failures, network disruptions, and breaches in data security that could adversely affect our business. Failure to prevent or effectively respond to a breach or system failure could expose our customers', clients', or suppliers' confidential information, and expose us to substantial costs and reputational damage as well as litigation and enforcement actions. In addition, the benefits of our new enterprise resource planning system that is being implemented in the Winnebago Motorhome business may not be realized, or we may incur unanticipated costs or delays, which may result in decreased sales, increased overhead costs, excess or obsolete inventory, and product shortages, causing our business, reputation, financial condition, and operating results to suffer.

We rely on our information systems and web applications to support our business operations, including but not limited to procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, distribution, warranty administration, invoicing, and collection of payments. We use information systems to report and audit our operational results. Additionally, we rely upon information systems in our sales, marketing, human resources, and communication efforts. Due to our reliance on our information systems, our business processes may be negatively impacted in the event of substantial disruption of service. Further, we have security systems in place with the intent of maintaining the physical security of our facilities and protecting our customers', clients', and suppliers' confidential information and information related to identifiable individuals against unauthorized access through our information systems or by other electronic transmission or through the misdirection, theft, or loss of physical media. Misuse, leakage, falsification, or breach of security of information could result in a violation of privacy laws and damage our reputation which could, in turn, have a negative impact on our results. Because the technologies used to obtain unauthorized access are constantly changing and becoming increasingly more sophisticated and often are not recognized until launched against a target, we may be unable to anticipate these techniques or implement sufficient preventative measures. If unauthorized parties gain physical access to one of our facilities or electronic access to our information systems or such information is misdirected, lost, or stolen during transmission or transport, any theft or misuse of such information could result in, among other things, unfavorable publicity, governmental inquiry and oversight, difficulty in marketing our services, allegations by our customers and clients that we have not performed our contractual obligations, litigation by affected parties, and possible financial obligations for damages related to the theft or misuse of such information, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business.

In addition to our general reliance on information systems, we began implementation of a new enterprise resource planning system for the Winnebago Motorhome business at the end of Fiscal 2015. Though we perform planning and testing to reduce risks associated with such a complex, business-wide systems change, failure to meet requirements of the business could disrupt our operations and harm our reputation, which may result in decreased sales, increased overhead costs, excess or obsolete inventory, and product shortages, causing our business, reputation, financial condition, and operating results to suffer.

Our continued success is dependent on positive perceptions of our brands which, if impaired, could adversely affect our results of operations or financial condition. In addition, if the frequency and size of product liability and other claims against us increase, our reputation and business may be harmed.

We believe that one of the strengths of our business is our brands, which are widely known around the world. We vigorously defend our brands and our other intellectual property rights against third parties on a global basis. We have, from time to time, had to bring claims against third parties to protect or prevent unauthorized use of our brand. If we are unable to protect and defend our brands or other intellectual property, it could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition.

We are also subject, in the ordinary course of business, to litigation including a variety of warranty, "Lemon Law," and product liability claims typical in the RV and marine industries. Although we have an insurance policy with a $50.0 million limit covering product liability, we are self-insured for the first $1.0 million of product liability claims on a per occurrence basis, with a $2.0 million aggregate per policy year. We cannot be certain that our insurance coverage will be sufficient to cover all future claims against us, which may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. Any increase in the frequency and size of these claims, as compared to our experience in prior years, may cause the premium that we are required to pay for insurance to rise significantly. Product liability claims may also cause us to pay punitive damages, not all of which are covered by our insurance. In addition, if product liability claims rise to a level of frequency or size that are significantly higher than similar claims made against our competitors, our reputation and business may be harmed.

We are subject to certain government regulations that could have a material adverse impact on our business, including changing climate-related regulations that may require us to incur additional costs in order to be in compliance.

We are subject to numerous federal, state, and local regulations and the following summarizes some, but not all, of the laws and regulations that apply to us.

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards govern the design, manufacture and sale of our RV products, which standards are promulgated by the NHTSA. NHTSA requires manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles which are non-compliant with a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard or contain safety defects. In addition, the U.S. Coast Guard maintains certification standards for the manufacture of our marine products, and the safety of recreational boats in the U.S. is subject to federal regulation under the Boat Safety Act of 1971, which requires boat manufacturers to recall products for replacement of parts or components that have demonstrated defects affecting safety. Any major recalls of our products, voluntary or involuntary, could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows. While we believe we are in compliance with the foregoing laws and regulations as they currently exist, amendments to any of these regulations or the implementation of new regulations

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could significantly increase the cost of testing, manufacturing, purchasing, operating, or selling our products and could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows. In addition, our failure to comply with present or future regulations could result in federal fines being imposed on us, potential civil and criminal liability, suspension of sales or production, or cessation of operations.

We are also subject to federal and numerous state consumer protection and unfair trade practice laws and regulations relating to the sale, transportation, and marketing of motor vehicles, including so-called "Lemon Laws." Federal and state laws and regulations also impose upon vehicle operators various restrictions on the weight, length, and width of motor vehicles, including motorhomes that may be operated in certain jurisdictions or on certain roadways. Certain jurisdictions also prohibit the sale of vehicles exceeding length restrictions.

Failure to comply with the New York Stock Exchange and SEC laws or regulations could also have an adverse impact on our business. Additionally, amendments to these regulations and the implementation of new regulations could increase the cost of our operations and therefore could have an adverse impact on our business.

We are subject to income and other tax laws and regulations in the U.S. and various foreign jurisdictions. In addition, we could be impacted by adjustments proposed by taxing authorities in connection with examinations, depending on their timing, nature and scope. Increases in tax rates, changes in tax laws or unfavorable resolution of tax matters could have a material impact on our financial results.

Finally, federal and state authorities also have various environmental control standards relating to air, water, noise pollution, greenhouse gases ("GHG"), and hazardous waste generation and disposal that affect us and our operations. Failure by us to comply with present or future laws and regulations could result in fines being imposed on us, potential civil and criminal liability, suspension of production or operations, alterations to the manufacturing process, or costly cleanup or capital expenditures, any or all of which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. In addition, foreign, federal, state, and local regulatory and legislative bodies have proposed various legislative and regulatory measures relating to climate change, regulating GHG emissions, and energy policies. If such legislation is enacted, we could incur increased energy, environmental, and other costs and capital expenditures to comply with the limitations. Climate change regulation combined with public sentiment could result in reduced demand for our products, higher fuel prices, or carbon taxes, all of which could materially adversely affect our business. Due to uncertainty in the regulatory and legislative processes, as well as the scope of such requirements and initiatives, we cannot currently determine the effect such legislation and regulation may have on our products and operations.

Financial Risks

An impairment in the carrying value of goodwill and trade names could negatively impact our consolidated results of operations.

Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, such as our trade names, are recorded at fair value at the time of acquisition and are not amortized but are reviewed for impairment at least annually or more frequently if impairment indicators arise. Our determination of whether goodwill impairment has occurred is based on a comparison of each of our reporting units’ fair value with its carrying value. Significant and unanticipated changes in circumstances, such as significant and long-term adverse changes in business climate, unanticipated competition, and/or changes in technology or markets, could require a provision for impairment in a future period that could negatively impact our results of operations.

The terms of our notes and other debt instruments could adversely affect our operating flexibility and pose risks of default.

We incurred substantial indebtedness to finance the acquisitions of Grand Design and Newmar Corporation ("Newmar"). Our asset based revolving credit facility ("ABL Credit Facility") and Senior Secured Notes (as described in Note 9 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8 of Part II in this Annual Report on Form 10-K) are secured by substantially all of our assets, including cash, inventory, accounts receivable, and certain machinery and equipment. We also issued unsecured Convertible Notes (as described in Note 9 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8 of Part II in this Annual Report on Form 10-K) to finance the acquisition of Newmar. If a default of payment occurs, the lenders in our ABL Credit Facility or holders of our Senior Secured and Convertible Notes may elect to declare all of their respective outstanding debt, together with accrued interest and other amounts payable thereunder, to be immediately due and payable. Under such circumstances, we may not have sufficient funds or other resources to satisfy all of our obligations. In addition, the limitations imposed on our ability to incur additional debt and to take other corporate actions might significantly impair our ability to obtain other financing.

Borrowing availability under the ABL Credit Facility is limited to the lesser of the facility total and the calculated borrowing base, which is based on stipulated loan percentages applied to our eligible trade accounts receivable and eligible inventories. Should the borrowing base decline, our ability to borrow to fund future operations and business transactions could be limited.

In addition, the Senior Secured Notes contain certain occurrence-based covenants that could restrict our ability to undertake certain types of transactions. If we enter into a transaction that falls under the occurrence-based covenants, we will calculate the ratios and covenant buckets we have available to us to ensure we are in compliance. Likewise, the indenture related to the

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Convertible Notes issued to help finance the acquisition of Newmar includes certain limited covenants that could impact our ability to operate our business.

In addition, our indebtedness could:

•Make us more vulnerable to general adverse economic, regulatory, and industry conditions;

•Limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes and opportunities in the markets in which we compete;

•Place us at a competitive disadvantage compared to our competitors that have less debt or could require us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow to service our debt; and

•Restrict us from making strategic acquisitions or exploiting other business opportunities.

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments.

None.

Item 2. Properties.

The principal facilities used in our operations are in the following locations:

Motorhome Segment

Owned corporate offices are located in Forest City, Iowa and Nappanee, Indiana. We also own manufacturing facilities in Charles City, Iowa; Forest City, Iowa; Lake Mills, Iowa; Waverly, Iowa; and Nappanee, Indiana. We own a warehouse, maintenance, and service center in Forest City, Iowa, and lease a service center in Nappanee, Indiana.

Towable Segment

A leased corporate office is located in Middlebury, Indiana. One owned corporate office and manufacturing facility is located in Middlebury, Indiana. We lease manufacturing, warehouse, maintenance, and service center facilities located in Bristol, Indiana; Elkhart, Indiana; Middlebury, Indiana; and White Pigeon, Michigan.

Corporate/All Other Segment

A leased corporate office is located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and one owned manufacturing facility for specialty vehicles is located in Forest City, Iowa. One owned corporate office, manufacturing, warehouse, maintenance, and service center facility is located in Sarasota, Florida.

Most of our buildings are of steel or steel and concrete construction and are protected from fire with high-pressure sprinkler systems, dust collector systems, automatic fire doors, and alarm systems. All facilities are in good operating condition, suitable for their respective uses and adequate for current needs.

Under our Senior Secured Notes and ABL Credit Facility, we have encumbered substantially all of our real property for the benefit of the lenders under our credit facilities. For additional information, see Note 9 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8 of Part II in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Also see Note 10 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of Part II in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information regarding our leased facilities.

Item 3.Legal Proceedings.

For a description of our legal proceedings, see Note 12 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8 of Part II in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not Applicable.

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PART II

Item 5.Market for the Registrant's Common Equity, Related Shareholder Matters, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.

Market Information

Our common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol of WGO. As of October 15, 2021, there were 2,191 shareholders of record.

Dividends

On August 18, 2021, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per share, totaling $6.0 million paid on September 29, 2021 to common shareholders on record at the close of business on September 15, 2021. Dividends are generally declared each quarter, and the Board of Directors currently intends to continue to pay quarterly cash dividends; however, declaration of future dividends, if any, will be based on several factors including our financial performance, outlook, and liquidity.

Our outstanding notes, as further described in Note 9 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8 of Part II in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, contains restrictions that may limit our ability to pay dividends.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Our ABL Credit Facility contains restrictions that may limit our ability to make distributions or payments with respect to purchases of our common stock without consent from the lenders, except for limited purchases of our common stock from employees, in the event of a significant reduction in our EBITDA or in the event of a significant borrowing on our ABL Credit Facility. Our Senior Secured Notes also contain covenants that may limit our ability to make distributions or payments with respect to purchases of our common stock. See additional information on our ABL Credit Facility in Note 9 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8 of Part II in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

On October 18, 2017, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program in the amount of $70.0 million with no time restriction on the authorization. During Fiscal 2021, we repurchased 708,000 shares of our common stock at a cost of $45.4 million under this authorization, and 39,000 shares at a cost of $2.2 million to satisfy tax obligations on employee equity awards as they vest. We continually evaluate if share repurchases reflect a prudent use of our capital and, subject to compliance with our ABL Credit Facility and outstanding Senior Secured Notes, we may purchase shares in the future. As of August 28, 2021, we have $23.4 million remaining on our Board of Directors approved repurchase authorization.

On October 13, 2021, our Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program in the amount of $200.0 million with no time restriction on the authorization, which took effect immediately and replaced the prior program.

Purchases of our common stock during each fiscal month of the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2021 are as follows:

(1) Number of shares in the above table are shown in whole numbers.

(2) Shares not purchased as part of a publicly announced program were repurchased from employees who vested in Company shares and elected to pay their payroll tax via the value of shares delivered as opposed to cash.

(3) Pursuant to a $70.0 million share repurchase program authorized by our Board of Directors on October 18, 2017. There is no time restriction on the authorization. As described above, this repurchase program was replaced by a new share repurchase program on October 13, 2021.

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Stock Performance Graph

The following graph compares our five-year cumulative total shareholder return (including reinvestment of dividends) with the cumulative total return on the Standard & Poor's 500 Index and a peer group. The peer group companies consisting of THOR Industries, Inc., Polaris, Inc., and Brunswick Corporation were selected by us as they also manufacture recreation products. It is assumed in the graph that $100 was invested in our common stock, in the Standard & Poor's 500 Index and in the stocks of the peer group companies on August 27, 2016 and that all dividends received within a quarter were reinvested in that quarter. In accordance with the guidelines of the SEC, the shareholder return for each entity in the peer group index has been weighted on the basis of market capitalization as of each annual measurement date set forth in the graph.

Base Period

Source: Zacks Investment Research, Inc.

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Item 6. [Reserved].

Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is intended to provide a reader of our financial statements with a narrative from the perspective of management on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, and certain other factors that may affect our future results. Unless otherwise noted, transactions and other factors significantly impacting our financial condition, results of operations and liquidity are discussed in order of magnitude. Our MD&A is presented in five sections:

•Overview

•Results of Operations

•Analysis of Financial Condition, Liquidity, and Capital Resources

•Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

•New Accounting Pronouncements

Our MD&A should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes included in Item 8 of Part II in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The year-over-year comparisons in this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations are as of and for the fiscal years ended August 28, 2021 and August 29, 2020, unless stated otherwise. The discussion of Fiscal 2019 results and related year-over-year comparisons as of and for the fiscal years ended August 29, 2020 and August 31, 2019 are found in Item 7 of Part II of our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 29, 2020.

Overview

Winnebago Industries, Inc. is one of the leading North American manufacturers of recreation vehicles ("RV"s) and marine products with a diversified portfolio used primarily in leisure travel and outdoor recreational activities. We produce our motorhome units in Iowa and Indiana; our towable units in Indiana; and our marine units in Florida. We distribute our RV and marine products primarily through independent dealers throughout the U.S. and Canada, who then retail the products to the end consumer. We also distribute our marine products internationally through independent dealers, who then retail the products to the end consumer.

Acquisition of Barletta

At the beginning of Fiscal 2022, we completed our acquisition of all the equity interests of Barletta Boat Company, LLC and Three Limes, LLC (collectively, "Barletta") for $255.0 million funded with $230.0 million cash on hand and $25.0 million in common stock issued to the sellers. For further discussion regarding the acquisition, refer to Note 1 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8 of Part II in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

COVID-19 Pandemic

We continue to monitor guidance from international and domestic authorities, including federal, state and local public health authorities, regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and may take additional actions based on their requirements and recommendations. In these circumstances, there may be developments outside our control requiring us to adjust our operating plan. Overall, there has been strong retail demand by consumers of RVs as a safe travel option, and of marine products as a safe way to experience the outdoors, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our production has experienced certain supply shortages, and if supply shortages continue or there are additional disruptions in our supply chain, it could materially and adversely impact our operating results and financial condition. Despite certain supply shortages, we continue to actively manage through these temporary supply chain disruptions. Refer to the COVID-19 related risk factor disclosed in Item 1A of Part II in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This MD&A includes financial information prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), as well as certain adjusted or non-GAAP financial measures such as EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA. EBITDA is defined as net income before interest expense, provision for income taxes, and depreciation and amortization expense. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income before interest expense, provision for income taxes, depreciation and amortization expense, and other pretax adjustments made in order to present comparable results from period to period.

These non-GAAP financial measures, which are not calculated or presented in accordance with GAAP, have been provided as information supplemental and in addition to the financial measures presented in accordance with GAAP. Such non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered superior to, as a substitute for, or as an alternative to, and should be considered in conjunction with, the GAAP financial measures presented herein. The non-GAAP financial measures presented may differ from similar measures used by other companies.

Included in "Results of Operations - Fiscal 2021 Compared to Fiscal 2020" is a reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA from net income, the nearest GAAP measure. We have included these non-GAAP performance measures as a comparable measure to illustrate the effect of non-recurring transactions that occurred during the reported periods and to improve comparability of our

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results from period to period. We believe Adjusted EBITDA provides meaningful supplemental information about our operating performance as this measure excludes amounts from net income that we do not consider part of our core operating results when assessing our performance. Examples of items excluded from Adjusted EBITDA include acquisition-related costs, restructuring expenses, gain or loss on sale of property and equipment, and non-operating (income) loss.

Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures (a) to evaluate our historical and prospective financial performance and trends as well as our performance relative to competitors and peers; (b) to measure operational profitability on a consistent basis; (c) in presentations to the members of our Board of Directors to enable our Board of Directors to have the same measurement basis of operating performance as used by management in its assessments of performance and in forecasting; (d) to evaluate potential acquisitions; and (e) to ensure compliance with covenants and restricted activities under the terms of our ABL Credit Facility and outstanding notes, as further described in Note 9 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8 of Part II in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. We believe these non-GAAP financial measures are frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties to evaluate companies in the industry.

Industry Trends

Our operations are organized under two reportable segments, Towable and Motorhome, based on similarities within their markets, products, operations, and distribution.

Key reported statistics for the North American RV industry are as follows:

•Wholesale unit shipments - RV product delivered to the dealers, which is reported monthly by the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association ("RVIA").

•Retail unit registrations - Consumer purchases of RVs from dealers, which is reported monthly by Stat Surveys.

We track RV Industry conditions using these key statistics to monitor trends and evaluate and understand our performance relative to the overall industry. The following is an analysis of changes in these key statistics for the rolling 12 months through August as of 2021 and 2020:

US and Canada Industry

Wholesale Unit Shipments per RVIA Retail Unit Registrations per Stat Surveys

Rolling 12 Months through August Rolling 12 Months through August

(1) Towable: Fifth wheel and travel trailer products.

(2) Motorhome: Class A, B and C products.

Wholesale unit shipments have experienced growth (after the initial industry-wide shutdown of RV manufacturing for a six-week period beginning the last week of March 2020) due to high levels of end consumer demand and extremely low levels of dealer inventories, most notably in the towables segment, as consumers considered RVs a safe travel option during the COVID-19 pandemic. The rolling twelve months retail information for 2021 and 2020 illustrates that retail sales remain at healthy levels relative to the industry's historical retail levels. We believe retail demand is the key driver to continued growth in the industry.

The most recent RVIA wholesale shipment forecasts for calendar year 2022, as noted in the table below, indicate that industry shipments are expected to experience growth in 2022. The retail activity is anticipated to remain at healthy levels and wholesale shipments are expected to increase further associated with dealers rebuilding their inventories and the supply chain increasing capacity to serve the growth of the RV industry.

Calendar Year

(1) Prepared by ITR Economics for RVIA and reported in the Roadsigns RV Fall 2021 Industry Forecast Issue.

The RV industry continues to experience supply shortages and shipping delays of raw material components. While we continue to manage through these supply disruptions, they have impacted our ability to increase production to meet existing demand in the current fiscal year. If these shortages and delays worsen, we could experience a negative impact on our sales and earnings in the future.

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Market Share

Our retail unit market share, as reported by Stat Surveys based on state records, is illustrated below. Market share is calculated by taking our brands total unit sales divided by the total units sold in the motorized and travel trailer and fifth wheel markets. The data is used to analyze growth and profitability of our products and brands year over year. This data is subject to adjustment and is continuously updated.

Rolling 12 Months through August Calendar Year

(1) Includes retail unit market share for Newmar since its acquisition on November 8, 2019.

Results of Operations - Fiscal 2021 Compared to Fiscal 2020

Consolidated Performance Summary

The following is an analysis of changes in key items included in the statements of operations for the fiscal year ended August 28, 2021 compared to the fiscal year ended August 29, 2020:

(1) Percentages may not add due to rounding differences.

Fiscal 2020 results were negatively impacted by the unprecedented series of events related to the COVID-19 pandemic, which included the suspension of the Company's manufacturing operations as well as disruptions across our dealer network, supply chain and end consumers during most of the third quarter.

Net revenues increased primarily due to organic unit sales growth, the annualized impact from our Newmar acquisition, which took place in the first quarter of Fiscal 2020, price increases and lower discounts and allowances, partially offset by unfavorable segment mix.

Gross profit as a percentage of revenue increased primarily due to improved leverage as a result of higher revenues, price increases, lower discounts and allowances, and favorable segment mix.

Operating expenses increased primarily due to an increase in enterprise-wide variable compensation, higher selling costs and a full year of Newmar operating costs, partially offset by a decrease in acquisition-related costs compared to the prior year, a gain on sales of assets and lower Newmar amortization expense in the current year.

Interest expense increased primarily due to a higher interest rate on the refinancing of our Term Loan in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2020 (as described in Note 9 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8 of Part II in this Annual Report on Form 10-K).

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The effective tax rate increased to 23.3% in Fiscal 2021 compared to 20.5% in Fiscal 2020 primarily due to relatively consistent year-over-year tax credits on higher pretax income in Fiscal 2021.

Net income and diluted earnings per share increased primarily due to leverage from higher revenues, partially offset by higher operating expenses and a higher effective tax rate.

Non-GAAP Reconciliation

The following table reconciles net income to consolidated EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for Fiscal 2021 and 2020:

Acquisition-related fair-value inventory step-up — 4,810

Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment (4,753) —

Non-operating income (394) (974)

(1) Balance excludes depreciation expense classified as restructuring as the balance is already included in the EBITDA calculation.

Reportable Segment Performance Summary

Towable

The following is an analysis of key changes in our Towable segment for Fiscal 2021 and 2020:

Unit deliveries 2021 Product Mix(2) 2020 Product Mix(2) Unit Change % Change

Backlog(3)

Dealer Inventory

(1) ASP excludes off-invoice dealer incentives.

(2) Percentages may not add due to rounding differences.

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(3) Our backlog includes all accepted orders from dealers which generally have been requested to be shipped within the next six months. Orders in backlog can be cancelled or postponed at the option of the dealer at any time without penalty; therefore, backlog may not necessarily be an accurate measure of future sales.

Net revenues increased in Fiscal 2021 compared to Fiscal 2020 primarily due to increased unit sales and pricing.

ASP increased in Fiscal 2021 compared to Fiscal 2020 due to pricing actions taken during Fiscal 2021, partially offset by unfavorable product mix.

Adjusted EBITDA increased in Fiscal 2021 compared to Fiscal 2020 primarily due to operating leverage on an increase in unit sales, partially offset by higher operating expenses and higher variable compensation expense.

Unit deliveries increased in Fiscal 2021 compared to Fiscal 2020 representing an increase in organic volume growth. Our Towable segment market share increased from 10.0% to 11.7% when comparing retail registrations during the twelve-month trailing periods ended August 2020 and August 2021.

We have seen an increase in the volumes and dollar value of backlog as of August 28, 2021 compared to August 29, 2020 as a result of continued strong retail demand, as well as an increase in demand for our products reflected in our increase in market share.

Motorhome

The following is an analysis of key changes in our Motorhome segment for Fiscal 2021 and 2020:

Unit deliveries 2021 Product Mix(2) 2020 Product Mix(2) Unit Change % Change

Backlog(3)

Dealer Inventory

(1) ASP excludes off-invoice dealer incentives.

(2) Percentages may not add due to rounding differences.

Net revenues increased in Fiscal 2021 compared to Fiscal 2020 primarily due to unit sales growth and pricing, including lower allowances.

Average selling price increased in Fiscal 2021 compared to Fiscal 2020 primarily due to price increases, partially offset by unfavorable product mix.

Adjusted EBITDA increased in Fiscal 2021 compared to Fiscal 2020 primarily due to improved operating leverage on higher revenue as well as increased pricing and lower allowances, partially offset by investments in the business and higher variable compensation expense.

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Unit deliveries increased in Fiscal 2021 compared to Fiscal 2020 representing an increase in organic volume growth. Our Motorhome segment market share decreased slightly, from 20.3% to 19.9%, when comparing retail registrations during the twelve-month trailing periods ended August 2020 and August 2021.

We have seen an increase in the volume and dollar value of backlog as of August 28, 2021 compared to August 29, 2020 primarily due to continued strong retail demand due to the perceived safety of RV travel and reduction in commercial air travel and cruises. These have resulted in historically low dealer inventory levels.

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Analysis of Financial Condition, Liquidity, and Capital Resources

Cash Flows

The following table summarizes our cash flows from total operations for Fiscal 2021 and 2020:

Total cash provided by (used in):

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents $ 141,988 $ 255,144

Operating Activities

Cash provided by operating activities decreased in Fiscal 2021 compared to Fiscal 2020 due to investments in working capital to support current year revenue growth, including higher inventory to support customer demand and manage supply chain constraints, and timing of accounts receivable/collections and payments on accounts payable, partially offset by higher profitability and higher enterprise-wide variable compensation in Fiscal 2021.

Investing Activities

Cash used in investing activities decreased in Fiscal 2021 compared to Fiscal 2020 primarily due to the use of cash in Fiscal 2020 to acquire Newmar, partially offset by proceeds received from the sale of property in Junction City, Oregon.

Financing Activities

Cash was used by financing activities in Fiscal 2021 compared to cash being provided by financing activities in Fiscal 2020 primarily due to increased share repurchases in Fiscal 2021 compared to cash received from the issuance of the Convertible Notes to finance the Newmar acquisition in Fiscal 2020.

Debt and Capital

During the first quarter of Fiscal 2020, we issued the Convertible Notes, which were used to partially fund the Newmar acquisition. Refer to Note 9 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8 of Part II in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional details.

As of July 8, 2020, we closed our private offering (the "Senior Secured Notes Offering") of $300.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2028 (the "Senior Secured Notes"). The proceeds from the Senior Secured Notes were used to repay the remaining debt on the Term Loan and for general corporate purposes. Refer to Note 9 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8 of Part II in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional details.

We maintain a $192.5 million ABL Credit Facility with a maturity date of October 22, 2024 subject to certain factors which may accelerate the maturity date. As of August 28, 2021, we had $434.6 million in cash and cash equivalents and no borrowings against the ABL Credit Facility. We continue to evaluate the financial stability of the counterparties and counterparty risk for the Convertible Notes, the Senior Secured Notes, and the ABL Credit Facility.

Our cash and cash equivalent balances consist of high quality, short-term money market instruments.

Other Financial Measures

Working capital as of August 28, 2021 and August 29, 2020 was $651.6 million and $413.2 million, respectively.

Capital Expenditures

We anticipate capital expenditures in Fiscal 2022 of approximately $80.0 million to $90.0 million. We will continue to support organic growth through capacity expansion in our facilities and make capital improvements as necessary. We believe cash on hand, funds generated from operations, and the borrowing capacity available under our ABL Credit Facility and other debt instruments will be sufficient to support our capital expenditures.

Share Repurchases and Dividends

We repurchase our common stock and pay dividends pursuant to programs approved by our Board of Directors. Our long-term capital allocation strategy is to first fund operations and investments in growth, maintain reasonable liquidity, maintain a leverage ratio that reflects a prudent capital structure in light of the cyclical industries we compete in, and then return excess cash over time

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to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. Refer to Item 5 of Part 1 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for discussion about our share repurchase program and dividend declared on August 18, 2021.

Cash Requirements

Our cash requirements within the next twelve months include accounts payable, accrued expenses, purchase commitments and other current liabilities.

Our cash requirements greater than twelve months from various contractual obligations and commitments include:

Debt Obligations and Interest Payments

Refer to Note 9 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8 of Part II in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further detail of our debt and the timing of expected future principal and interest payments. Interest payments are based on fixed interest rates for the Senior Secured Notes and Convertible Notes.

Operating and Finance Leases

Refer to Note 10 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8 of Part II in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further detail of our lease obligations and the timing of expected future payments.

Deferred CompensationObligations

Refer to Note 11 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8 of Part II in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further detail of our deferred compensation plans. We expect to pay $2.8 million in the next 12 months and $9.6 million beyond 12 months.

Contracted Services

Contracted services include agreements with third-party service providers for software, payroll services, equipment maintenance services, and audits for periods up to Fiscal 2025. We expect to pay $7.1 million beyond 12 months.

Contingent Repurchase Obligations

Refer to Note 12 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8 of Part II in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further detail of our contingent repurchase commitment and estimated obligation, most of which we expect to expire within one year.

We expect to satisfy our short-term and long-term obligations through a combination of cash on hand, funds generated from operations, and the borrowing capacity available under our ABL Credit Facility and other debt instruments.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP. In connection with the preparation of our financial statements, we are required to make assumptions and estimates about future events and apply judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, expenses, and the related disclosures. We base our assumptions, estimates, and judgments on historical experience, current trends, and other factors believed to be relevant at the time our consolidated financial statements are prepared. Because future events and their effects cannot be determined with certainty, actual results could differ from our assumptions and estimates, and such differences could be material.

Our significant accounting policies are discussed in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8 of Part II in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. We believe that the following accounting policies and estimates are the most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our reported financial results. These estimates require our most difficult, subjective, or complex judgments because they relate to matters that are inherently uncertain. We have reviewed these critical accounting policies and estimates and related disclosures with the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors.

We have not made any material changes during the past three fiscal years, nor do we believe there is a reasonable likelihood of a material future change to the accounting methodologies for the areas described below.

Accounting for Business Combinations

We account for business combinations under the acquisition method of accounting. This method requires the recording of acquired assets, including separately identifiable intangible assets, and assumed liabilities at their acquisition date fair values. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed is recorded as goodwill. Determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed requires management’s judgment and often involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions, including assumptions with respect to future cash flows, discount rates, royalty rates and asset lives, among other items.

We used the income approach to value certain intangible assets. Under the income approach, an intangible asset’s fair value is equal to the present value of future economic benefits to be derived from ownership of the asset. We used the income approach

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known as the relief from royalty method to value the fair value of the trade names. The relief from royalty method is based on the hypothetical royalty stream that would be received if we were to license the trade name and was based on expected revenues. The fair value of the dealer network was estimated using an income approach known as the cost to recreate/cost savings method. This method uses the replacement of the asset as an indicator of the fair value of the asset. The determination of the fair value of other assets acquired and liabilities assumed involves assessing factors such as the expected future cash flows associated with individual assets and liabilities and appropriate discount rates at the date of the acquisition.

Goodwill and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets

We test goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets (trade names) for impairment at least annually in the fourth quarter and more frequently if events or circumstances occur that would indicate a reduction in fair value. Our test of impairment begins by either performing a qualitative evaluation or a quantitative test:

•Qualitative evaluation - Performed to determine whether it is more likely than not that the carrying value of goodwill or the trade name exceeds the fair value of the asset. During our qualitative assessment, we make significant estimates, assumptions, and judgments, including, but not limited to, the macroeconomic conditions, industry and market conditions, cost factors, overall financial performance of the Company and the reporting units, changes in our share price, and relevant company-specific events. If we determine that it is more likely than not that the carrying value of goodwill exceeds the fair value of goodwill, we perform the quantitative test to determine the amount of the impairment.

•Quantitative test - Used to calculate the fair value of goodwill or the trade name. If the carrying value of goodwill or the trade name exceeds the fair value of the asset, the impairment is calculated as the difference between the carrying value and fair value. Our goodwill fair value model uses a blend of the income (discounted future cash flow) and market (guideline public company) approaches, which includes the use of significant unobservable inputs (Level 3 inputs). Our trade name fair value model uses the income (relief-from-royalty) approach, which includes the use of significant unobservable inputs (Level 3 inputs). During these valuations, we make significant estimates, assumptions, and judgments, including, current and projected future levels of income based on management’s plans, business trends, market and economic conditions, and market-participant considerations.

Actual results may differ from assumed and estimated amounts. As of August 28, 2021, our goodwill balance includes $244.7 million related to our Towable segment, $73.1 million related to our Motorhome segment from our Newmar acquisition, and $30.2 million related to our Corporate/All Other operating segment from our Chris-Craft acquisition, and our indefinite-lived intangible asset balance is $275.3 million. No impairments were recorded in Fiscal 2021, 2020, and 2019.

Warranty

We provide certain service and warranty on our products. Estimated costs related to product warranty are accrued at the time of sale and are based upon past warranty claims and unit sales history. Estimates are adjusted as needed to reflect actual costs incurred as information becomes available.

A significant increase in dealership labor rates, the cost of parts, or the frequency of claims could have a material adverse impact on our operating results for the period or periods in which such claims or additional costs materialize. A hypothetical change of a 10% increase or decrease in our warranty liability as of August 28, 2021 would not have a material effect on our net income.

New Accounting Pronouncements

For a summary of new applicable accounting pronouncements, see Note 1 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8 of Part II in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Item 7A.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

The assets we maintain to fund deferred compensation have market risk, but we maintain a corresponding liability for these assets. The market risk is therefore borne by the participants in the deferred compensation program.

Interest Rate Risk

As of August 28, 2021, we have no interest rate swaps outstanding and the Term Loan, that had been subject to variable interest rates, was repaid in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2020 using the proceeds from the Senior Secured Notes. The ABL Credit Facility is our only floating rate debt instrument which remains undrawn as of August 28, 2021.

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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

MANAGEMENT'S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

We, the management of Winnebago Industries, Inc. (the "Company") are responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for the assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting. The Company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed, as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, 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.

The Company's internal control over financial reporting is supported by written 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 Company's assets;

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 the Company's management and directors; 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.

In addition, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, consisting solely of independent directors, meets periodically with management of the Company, the internal auditors, and the independent registered public accounting firm to review internal accounting controls, audit results, and accounting principles and practices and annually selects theindependent registered public accounting firm.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. 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 connection with the preparation of the Company's annual financial statements, management of the Company has undertaken an assessment of the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission ("COSO"). Management's assessment included an evaluation of the design of the Company's internal control over financial reporting and testing of the operational effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

Based on its assessment, management has concluded that the Company's internal control over financial reporting was effective as of August 28, 2021.

Deloitte & Touche LLP, the independent registered public accounting firm that audited the Company's financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, has issued a report included herein, which expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

/s/ Michael J. Happe /s/ Bryan L. Hughes

Michael J. Happe Bryan L. Hughes

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Winnebago Industries, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of August 28, 2021 and August 29, 2020, the related consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, changes in shareholders' equity, and cash flows, for each of the three years in the period ended August 28, 2021, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of August 28, 2021 and August 29, 2020, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended August 28, 2021, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of August 28, 2021, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated October 20, 2021, expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Critical Audit Matter

The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current-period audit of the financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.

Product Warranties – Grand Design – Refer to Note 8 to the financial statements

Critical Audit Matter Description

The Company provides certain service and warranty on its products. Estimated costs related to product warranty are accrued at month-end based upon historical warranty claims and unit sales history. Estimates are adjusted as needed to reflect actual costs incurred as information becomes available. Grand Design RV, LLC (“Grand Design”) was founded in 2013 and acquired by the Company in November 2016 and makes up the majority of the Company’s $91 million product warranty accrual as of August 28, 2021.

We identified the product warranty accrual for Grand Design as a critical audit matter because of the significant judgments made by management to estimate costs related to product warranties at the time of sale. This required a high degree of auditor judgment and an increased extent of effort when performing audit procedures to evaluate the reasonableness of management’s estimates of future warranty claims based on historical claims paid, specifically due to Grand Design’s significant growth since inception, introduction of new product lines, relatively short history of warranty claims paid from which to develop product warranty estimates, and their direct connection to management’s incentive plans.

How the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit

Our audit procedures related to the product warranty for the Grand Design component included the following, among others:

•Evaluated the operating effectiveness of controls over management’s estimation of the product warranty accrual, including those over historical product warranty claim data and projected future product warranty claims.

•Evaluated the accuracy and relevance of the historical product warranty claims as an input to management’s product warranty accrual calculation.

•Evaluated the completeness of the warranty accrual estimate through inquiries of operational and executive management regarding knowledge of known product warranty claims or product issues and evaluated whether they were appropriately considered in the determination of the product warranty accrual.

•Evaluated management’s ability to accurately estimate the warranty accrual by comparing the product warranty accrual in prior years to the actual product warranty claims paid in subsequent years.

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•Assessed management’s methodology and tested the valuation of the product warranty accrual by developing an expectation for the accrual based on the historical amounts recorded as a percentage of sales and compared our expectation to the amount recorded by management.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Minneapolis, Minnesota

October 20, 2021

We have served as the Company's auditor since fiscal 1986.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Winnebago Industries, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of August 28, 2021, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of August 28, 2021, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended August 28, 2021, of the Company and our report dated October 20, 2021, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s management is responsible 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 Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting

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.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Minneapolis, Minnesota

October 20, 2021

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Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income

(in thousands, except per share data)

Earnings per common share:

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

Amortization of net actuarial loss (net of tax of $12, $12, and $10) 35 33 32

Interest rate swap activity (net of tax of $0, $22, and $454) — (68) (1,415)

Other comprehensive income (loss) 35 (35) (1,383)

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except per share data)

Assets

Current assets

Prepaid expenses and other current assets 29,069 17,296

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

Current liabilities

Accrued expenses

Non-current liabilities

Deferred compensation benefits, net of current portion 9,550 11,130

Contingent liabilities and commitments (Note 12)

Shareholders' equity

Accumulated other comprehensive loss (491) (526)

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

Operating Activities

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities

Investing Activities

Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired — (260,965) (702)

Proceeds from the sale of property, plant, and equipment 12,452 — 148

Financing Activities

Purchase of convertible bond hedge — (70,800) —

Proceeds from issuance of warrants — 42,210 —

Payments of debt issuance costs (224) (18,030) —

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Supplemental Disclosures

Non-cash investing and financing activities

Issuance of common stock for acquisition of business $ — $ 92,572 $ —

Capital expenditures in accounts payable 3,760 178 387

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity

(in thousands, except per share data)

Number Amount Number Amount

Repurchase of common stock — — — — — (268) (8,171) (8,171)

Common stock dividends declared; $0.43 per share — — — (13,728) — — — (13,728)

Total comprehensive income — — — — (1,383) — — (1,383)

Repurchase of common stock — — — — — (45) (1,844) (1,844)

Common stock dividends declared; $0.45 per share — — — (14,718) — — — (14,718)

Total comprehensive income — — — — (35) — — (35)

Common stock dividends declared; $0.66 per share — — — (22,485) — — — (22,485)

Total comprehensive income — — — — 35 — — 35

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(All amounts are in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise designated)

Note 1. Basis of Presentation

Nature of Operations

Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Winnebago Industries, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries. Significant intercompany account balances and transactions have been eliminated. The use of the terms "Winnebago Industries," "Winnebago," "the Company," "we," "our," and "us" in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, unless the context otherwise requires, refer to Winnebago Industries, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries.

Fiscal Period

We have a 5-4-4 quarterly accounting cycle with the fiscal year ending on the last Saturday in August. Fiscal 2021 is a 52-week year, Fiscal 2020 was a 52-week year, and 2019 was a 53-week year. The extra (53rd) week in Fiscal 2019 was recognized in our fourth quarter.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting years. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents represent cash, demand deposits and highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are not legally restricted. Cash equivalents are recorded at cost, which approximates fair value.

Receivables

Receivables consist principally of amounts due from our dealer network for RVs and boats sold.

We record an allowance using a model to reduce receivables by the expected credit loss and consider factors such as financial condition of the dealer, specific collection issues and current economic conditions. If there is a deterioration of a dealer's financial condition, if we become aware of additional information related to credit worthiness or if future actual default rates on receivables differ from those currently anticipated, we may adjust the allowance for doubtful accounts, which would affect earnings in the period the adjustments are made.

Inventories

Generally, inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value determined under the First-in, First-out basis ("FIFO"), except for the Company's Winnebago Motorhome operating segment which is determined using the Last-in, First-out ("LIFO") basis. Manufacturing cost includes materials, labor, and overhead. Unallocated overhead and abnormal costs are expensed as incurred.

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Property and Equipment

Depreciation of property and equipment is computed using the straight-line method on the cost of the assets, less allowance for salvage value where appropriate, at rates based upon their estimated service lives as follows:

Asset Class Asset Life

Buildings 20-40 years

Machinery and equipment 3-10 years

Software 5-10 years

Transportation equipment 3-6 years

Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets

Goodwill

Goodwill is tested for impairment at least annually, during the fourth quarter and whenever events occur or circumstances change that would indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. Impairment testing for goodwill is performed at a reporting unit level and all goodwill is assigned to a reporting unit. Our reporting units are the same as the operating segments as defined in Note 3.

We have the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the fair value of a reporting unit is “more likely than not” less than its carrying value. If it is more likely than not that an impairment has occurred, we then perform the quantitative goodwill impairment test. If we perform the quantitative test, the carrying value of the reporting unit is compared to an estimate of the reporting unit’s fair value to identify impairment. The estimate of the reporting unit’s fair value is determined by an income approach weighting a discounted cash flow model and a market approach using current industry information that involve significant unobservable inputs (Level 3 inputs). In determining the estimated future cash flow, we consider and apply certain estimates and judgments, including current and projected future levels of income based on management plans, business trends, prospects, market and economic conditions, and market-participant considerations. If the quantitative assessment of goodwill impairment fails, an impairment loss equal to the amount that a reporting unit's carrying value exceeds its fair value will be recognized.

During the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2021, we completed the annual impairment analysis. We elected to rely on a qualitative assessment for the Grand Design reporting unit and performed a quantitative analysis for the Chris-Craft and Newmar reporting units resulting in the fair value exceeding the carrying value. No impairment was indicated for the years ended August 28, 2021. August 29, 2020, or August 31, 2019.

Trade names

We have indefinite-lived intangible assets for trade names related to Newmar within the Motorhome segment, Grand Design within the Towable segment, and Chris-Craft within the Corporate / All Other category. Annually in the fourth quarter, or if conditions indicate an interim review is necessary, we assess qualitative factors to determine if it is more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying amount. We utilized the relief from the royalty method, which required significant judgment, if a quantitative analysis is required to determine the fair value of the trade name. Actual results may differ from assumed and estimated amounts utilized in the analysis. If we conclude an impairment exists, the asset's carrying value will be written down to its fair value.

During the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2021, we completed the annual impairment analysis. No impairment was indicated for the years ended August 28, 2021. August 29, 2020, or August 31, 2019.

Long-Lived Assets

Long-lived assets, which include property, plant and equipment, definite-lived intangible assets subject to amortization, primarily the dealer network, and right-of-use assets are assessed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances such as asset utilization, physical change, legal factors or other matters indicate the carrying value of those assets may not be recoverable from future undiscounted cash flows. The impairment test involves comparing the carrying amount of the asset to the forecasted undiscounted future cash flows generated by that asset. These assumptions require significant judgment and actual results may differ from assumed and estimated amounts. In the event the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the undiscounted future cash flows generated by that asset and the carrying amount is not considered recoverable, an impairment exists. An impairment loss is measured as the excess of the asset’s carrying amount over its fair value and is recognized in the statement of income in the period that the impairment occurs. The reasonableness of the useful lives of the asset and other long-lived assets is regularly evaluated.

No impairment loss of any long-lived asset was identified for the years ended August 28, 2021, August 29, 2020, or August 31, 2019.

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Self-Insurance

Generally, we self-insure a portion of product liability claims, workers' compensation, and health insurance. Under these plans, liabilities are recognized for claims incurred, including those incurred but not reported. We use third party administrators and actuaries who use historical claims experience and various state statutes to assist in the determination of the accrued liability balance. We have a $50.0 million insurance policy that includes a self-insured retention for product liability of $1.0 million per occurrence and $2.0 million in aggregate per policy year. Our self-insured health insurance policy includes an individual retention of $0.3 million per occurrence and an aggregate retention of 125% of expected annual claims. We maintain excess liability insurance with outside insurance carriers to minimize the risks related to catastrophic claims in excess of self-insured positions for product liability, health insurance, and personal injury matters. Any material change in the aforementioned factors could have an adverse impact on operating results. Balances are included within self-insurance (accrued expenses) on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Income Taxes

In preparing these financial statements, we are required to estimate the income taxes in each of the jurisdictions in which we operate. This process involves estimating the current tax exposure together with assessing temporary differences resulting from differing treatment of items for tax and accounting purposes. These temporary differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are included on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. We then assess the likelihood that the deferred tax assets will be realized based on future taxable income and, to the extent that recovery is not likely, a valuation allowance is established. To the extent we establish a valuation allowance or change this allowance in a period, an expense or a benefit is included within the tax provision on the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.

Legal

Litigation expense, including estimated defense costs, is recorded when probable and reasonably estimable.

Revenue Recognition

Our primary source of revenue is generated through the sale of non-motorized towable units, motorized units, and marine units to our independent dealer network (customers). Unit revenue is recognized at a point-in-time when the performance obligation is satisfied and control of the promised goods or services is transferred to the customer, which generally occurs when the unit is shipped to or picked-up from the manufacturing facilities by the customer. Control refers to the ability of the customer to direct the use of, and obtain substantially all of, the remaining benefits from the goods or services. We recognize revenue based on an amount that reflects the transaction price consideration that we expect to receive in exchange for those goods or services. Our transaction price consideration is fixed, unless otherwise disclosed as variable consideration. The amount of consideration received and recorded to revenue can vary with changes in marketing incentives and discounts offered to customers. These marketing incentives and discounts are considered variable consideration. We adjust the estimate of revenue at the earlier of when the most likely amount of consideration expected to be received changes or when the consideration becomes fixed. Our payment terms are typically before or on delivery, and do not include a significant financing component.

Net revenue includes shipping and handling charges billed directly to customers, and we also generate income through the sale of certain parts and services, acting as the principal in these arrangements. We have made an accounting policy election to account for any shipping and handling costs that occur after the transfer of control as a fulfillment cost that is accrued when control is transferred. We also have made an accounting policy election to exclude from revenue sales and usage-based taxes collected.

Our contracts include some incidental items that are immaterial in the context of the contract. We have made an accounting policy election to not assess whether promised goods or services are performance obligations if they are immaterial in the context of the contract with the customer. Warranty obligations associated with the sale of a unit are assurance-type warranties that are a guarantee of the unit’s intended functionality and, therefore, do not represent a distinct performance obligation within the context of the contract. Contract costs incurred related to the sale of manufactured units are expensed at the point-in-time when the related revenue is recognized.

The revenue standard requirements are applied to a portfolio of contracts (or performance obligations) with similar characteristics for transactions where it is expected that the effects on the financial statements of applying the revenue recognition guidance to the portfolio would not differ materially from applying this guidance to the individual contracts (or performance obligations) within that portfolio.

Refer to Note 13 for additional information.

Advertising

Advertising costs, which consist primarily of literature and trade shows, were $11,634, $12,540, and $8,284 in Fiscal 2021, 2020, and 2019, respectively. Advertising costs are included in selling, general, and administrative expenses and are expensed as incurred on the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.

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CARES Act

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security ("CARES") Act was signed into law on March 27, 2020 to help alleviate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. We are taking advantage of the employer payroll tax deferral offered by the CARES Act, which allows us to defer the payment of employer payroll taxes for the period from March 27, 2020 to December 31, 2020. The deferred employer payroll tax liability was $16,223 and $7,828 as of August 28, 2021 and August 29, 2020, respectively, and will be payable in equal installments in December 2021 and December 2022. We also took advantage of a tax credit granted to companies under the CARES Act who continued to pay their employees when operations were fully or partially suspended. The refundable tax credit available through the end of our third quarter of Fiscal 2020, and the balance as of August 29, 2020, reflected in cost of goods sold on the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income was approximately $3,999. The entire amount is expected to be received by the end of calendar year 2021. As of August 28, 2021, $3,202 remains outstanding within other current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Subsequent Events

We have evaluated events occurring between the end of the most recent fiscal year and the date the financial statements were issued. There were no material subsequent events except as disclosed in Note 14 and below:

On August 31, 2021, we completed our acquisition of all the equity interests of Barletta, a manufacturer of high-quality, premium pontoon boats. We acquired Barletta for a fixed purchase price of $255.0 million, subject to working capital and other adjustments, and contingent consideration subject to earnout provisions. The purchase price included an upfront payment at closing of $255.0 million funded with $230.0 million of cash on hand and $25.0 million in common stock issued to the sellers. The contingent consideration includes both a potential stock payout as well as potential cash payment based on achievement of certain financial performance metrics over the next few years. The maximum payout under the earnout is $50.0 million in cash and $15.0 million in common stock if all metrics are achieved. The final amount of shares to be issued for both the fixed purchase price and contingent consideration is subject to a weighted average share price calculation.

The acquisition of Barletta will result in a newly created Marine reportable segment beginning in the first quarter of our Fiscal 2022 that will include Barletta and the existing Chris-Craft operating segment.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 326, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses, was adopted in the first quarter of Fiscal 2021. The new standard changes the accounting for credit losses on instruments measured at amortized costs, such as accounts receivables and deposits by adding an impairment model that is based on expected losses rather than incurred losses. An entity will recognize as an allowance its estimate of expected credit losses, which is believed to result in more timely recognition of such losses as the standard eliminates the probable initial recognition threshold. We adopted the new standard using the modified retrospective approach, which involves recognizing the cumulative effect of initial adoption of Topic 326 as an adjustment to our opening retained earnings as of August 30, 2020. As a result, we did not adjust comparative period financial information for periods before the effective date. No incremental allowance for credit losses has been recognized in Fiscal 2021 as a result of the adoption. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations or disclosures.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In August 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2020-06, Debt - Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging - Contracts in Entity's Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40) which reduces the number of models used to account for convertible instruments, amends diluted earnings per share ("EPS") calculations for convertible instruments, and amends the requirements for a contract (or embedded derivative) that is potentially settled in an entity's own shares to be classified in equity. Certain disclosure requirements were also added to increase transparency and decision-usefulness regarding a convertible instrument's terms and features. Additionally, the if-converted method for including convertible instruments must be used in diluted EPS as opposed to the treasury stock method. The new guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2021, which is our Fiscal 2023. Early adoption is permitted using either a modified retrospective or full retrospective approach. We expect to adopt the new guidance in the first quarter of Fiscal 2023 and have not yet evaluated the impact the adoption of this guidance will have on our financial condition, results of operations or disclosures; however, the new guidance is expected to change the Company's diluted EPS reporting.

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848):Facilitation of Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting, which provides practical expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. The expedients and exceptions provided by this guidance apply only to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference the London interbank offered rate (“LIBOR”) or another reference rate expected to be discontinued as a result of reference rate reform. This guidance is not applicable to contract modifications made and hedging relationships entered into or evaluated after December 31, 2022. The guidance can be applied immediately through December 31, 2022. We will adopt this standard when LIBOR is discontinued and do not expect a material impact to our financial condition, results of operations or disclosures based on the current debt portfolio and capital structure.

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In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740):Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes, which eliminates certain exceptions to Topic 740's general principles, improves consistent application and simplifies its application. The standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2020, which is our Fiscal 2022, including interim periods within those annual reporting periods. We expect to adopt the new guidance in the first quarter of Fiscal 2022. We have evaluated the standard and there will not be a material impact to our financial condition, results of operations or disclosures.

Note 2. Business Combinations

Newmar Corporation

On November 8, 2019, pursuant to the terms of the Stock Purchase Agreement dated September 15, 2019 (the "Purchase Agreement"), Winnebago completed the acquisition of 100% of Newmar Corporation, Dutch Real Estate Corp., New-Way Transport, and New-Serv (collectively “Newmar”). Newmar is a leading manufacturer of Class A and Super C motorized recreation vehicles that are sold through an established network of independent authorized dealers throughout North America.

The following table summarizes the total consideration paid for Newmar, which was subject to purchase price adjustments as stipulated in the Purchase Agreement:

(in thousands, except for share data) November 8, 2019

The cash portion of the purchase price of the acquisition and certain transaction expenses were funded through the private placement of convertible senior notes (as further described in Note 9) and cash on hand. The stock consideration was discounted by 7.0% due to lack of marketability because of the one-year lock-up restrictions.

The total purchase price was allocated to the net tangible and intangible assets of Newmar acquired, based on their fair values at the date of the acquisition. We believe that the information provides a reasonable basis for estimating the fair values. During the third quarter of Fiscal 2020, we finalized the valuation and completed the purchase price allocation, which included purchase price adjustments of $3,316.

The following table summarizes the final fair values assigned to the Newmar net assets acquired and the determination of net assets:

Accounts receivable 37,147

Prepaid expenses and other assets 9,830

Property, plant, and equipment 31,143

Other intangible assets 172,100

Accrued compensation 4,306

Deferred tax liabilities 968

Total liabilities assumed 52,431

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The goodwill, recognized in our Motorhome segment, is primarily attributable to the value of the workforce, reputation of founders, customer and dealer growth opportunities, and expected synergies. Key areas of cost synergies include increased purchasing power for raw materials and supply chain consolidation. The full amount of goodwill is deductible for tax purposes.

The following table summarizes the other intangible assets acquired:

November 8, 2019 Useful Life-Years

Trade name $ 98,000 Indefinite

Non-compete agreements 1,300 5.0

The fair value of the trade name and dealer network were estimated using an income approach. Under the income approach, an intangible asset's fair value is equal to the present value of the future economic benefits to be derived from ownership of the asset,using the relief from royalty method. The relief from royalty method is based on the hypothetical royalty stream that would be received if we were to license the trade name and was based on expected revenues. The fair value of the dealer network was estimated using the cost to recreate/cost saving method. This method uses the replacement of the asset as an indicator of the fair value of the asset. The useful lives of the intangibles were determined considering the expected cash flows used to measure the fair value of the intangible assets adjusted for the entity-specific factors including legal, regulatory, contractual, competitive, economic or other factors that may limit the useful life of intangible assets. On the acquisition date, amortizable intangible assets had a weighted-average useful life of approximately 10.5 years.

The results of Newmar's operations have been included in our Consolidated Financial Statements from the close of the acquisition within the Motorhome segment. The following table provides net revenues and operating income from the Newmar operating segment included in our consolidated results following the November 8, 2019 closing date:

Net income (loss) (3,642)

The following unaudited pro forma information represents our results of operations as if the Fiscal 2020 acquisition of Newmar had occurred at the beginning of Fiscal 2019:

Earnings per share - basic $ 2.16 $ 3.03

Earnings per share - diluted $ 2.11 $ 3.02

The unaudited pro forma data above includes the following significant non-recurring adjustments made to account for certain costs which would have changed if the acquisition of Newmar had occurred at the beginning of Fiscal 2019:

Amortization of intangibles (1 year or less useful life)(1) $ 13,610 $ (13,610)

Increase in amortization of intangible assets(2) (1,061) (5,578)

Expenses related to business combination (transaction costs)(3) 9,761 (9,950)

Interest to reflect new debt structure(4) (4,356) (19,155)

(1) Includes amortization adjustments for the backlog intangible asset and the fair-value inventory adjustment.

(2) Includes amortization adjustments for the dealer network and non-compete intangible assets.

(3) Pro forma transaction costs include $652 incurred prior to the acquisition.

(4) Includes adjustments for cash and non-cash interest expense as well as deferred financing costs. Refer to Note 9 for additional information on our new debt structure as a result of the acquisition.

(5) Calculated using our U.S. federal statutory rate of 21.0%.

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The unaudited pro forma information is not necessarily indicative of the results that we would have achieved had the transaction actually taken place at the beginning of Fiscal 2019, and the unaudited pro forma information does not purport to be indicative of future financial operating results. The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information does not reflect any operating efficiencies and cost savings that may be realized from the integration of the acquisition.

Total transaction costs related to the Newmar acquisition were $10,413, of which $9,761 were expensed during Fiscal 2020 and $652 were expensed during the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2019. There were no transaction costs related to the acquisition of Newmar that were incurred during Fiscal 2021. Transaction costs are included in Selling, general, and administrative expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.

Note 3. Business Segments

We have identified six operating segments: 1) Grand Design towables, 2) Winnebago towables, 3) Winnebago motorhomes, 4) Newmar motorhomes, 5) Chris-Craft marine and 6) Winnebago specialty vehicles. Financial performance is evaluated based on each operating segment's Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization ("EBITDA"), as defined below, which excludes certain corporate administration expenses and non-operating income and expense.

Our two reportable segments are: Towable (an aggregation of the Grand Design towables and the Winnebago towables operating segments) and Motorhome (an aggregation of the Winnebago motorhomes and Newmar motorhomes operating segments). Towable is comprised of non-motorized products that are generally towed by another vehicle, along with other related manufactured products and services. Motorhome is comprised of products that include a motorized chassis, along with other related manufactured products and services.

The Corporate / All Other category includes the Chris-Craft marine and Winnebago specialty vehicles operating segments as well as certain corporate administration expenses related to the oversight of the enterprise, such as corporate leadership and administration costs.

Identifiable assets of the reportable segments exclude general corporate assets, which principally consist of cash and cash equivalents and certain deferred tax balances. The general corporate assets are included in the Corporate / All Other category.

The Company's Chief Executive Officer (the Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM")) regularly reviews consolidated financial results in their entirety and operating segment financial information through Adjusted EBITDA and has ultimate responsibility for enterprise decisions. Our CODM is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the consolidated enterprise, reportable segments and operating segments. Management of each operating segment has responsibility for operating decisions, allocating resources and assessing performance within their respective operating segment. The accounting policies of both reportable segments are the same as those described in Note 1.

We monitor and evaluate operating performance of our reportable segments based on Adjusted EBITDA. We believe disclosing Adjusted EBITDA is useful to securities analysts, investors and other interested parties when evaluating companies in our industries. EBITDA is defined as net income before interest expense, provision for income taxes, and depreciation and amortization expense. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income before interest expense, provision for income taxes, depreciation and amortization expense, and other pretax adjustments made in order to present comparable results period over period. Examples of items excluded from Adjusted EBITDA include acquisition-related fair-value inventory step-up, acquisition-related costs, restructuring expenses, gain or loss on sale of property, plant and equipment, and non-operating income.

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Financial information by reportable segment is as follows:

Net Revenues

Adjusted EBITDA

Capital Expenditures

Total Assets

Reconciliation of net income to consolidated Adjusted EBITDA is as follows:

Acquisition-related fair-value inventory step-up — 4,810 —

Acquisition-related costs 725 9,761 —

Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment (4,753) — —

(1) Balance excludes depreciation expense classified as restructuring as the balance is already included in the EBITDA calculation.

Net revenues by geography are as follows:

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Note 4. Derivatives, Investments, and Fair Value Measurements

Assets and Liabilities that are Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

In determining the fair value of financial assets and liabilities, we utilize market data or other assumptions that we believe market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability in the principal or most advantageous market and adjusts for non-performance and/or other risks associated with the Company as well as counterparties, as appropriate. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are classified using the following hierarchy, which is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation as of the measurement date:

Level 1 — Unadjusted quoted prices which are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities accessible at the measurement date.

Level 2 — Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

Level 3 — Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability used to measure fair value to the extent that observable inputs are not available, thereby allowing for situations in which there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date.

Assets and Liabilities that are Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:

Fair Value at Fair Value Hierarchy

Assets that fund deferred compensation:

Domestic equity funds $ 940 $ 940 $ — $ —

International equity funds 41 41 — —

Fixed income funds 46 46 — —

Total assets at fair value $ 1,027 $ 1,027 $ — $ —

Fair Value at Fair Value Hierarchy

Assets that fund deferred compensation:

Domestic equity funds $ 626 $ 626 $ — $ —

International equity funds 34 34 — —

Fixed income funds 50 50 — —

Total assets at fair value $ 710 $ 710 $ — $ —

Assets that Fund Deferred Compensation

Our assets that fund deferred compensation are marketable equity securities measured at fair value using quoted market prices and primarily consist of equity-based mutual funds. These securities, used to fund the Executive Share Option Plan and the Executive Deferred Compensation Plan, are classified as Level 1 as they are traded in an active market for which closing stock prices are readily available. Refer to Note 11 for additional information regarding these plans.

The proportion of the assets that will fund options which expire within a year are included in prepaid expenses and other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The remaining assets are classified as non-current and are included in other long-term assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Interest Rate Swap Contract

On March 6, 2020, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement for an incremental notional amount of $25.0 million to exchange floating for fixed rate interest payments for our LIBOR-based borrowings. The interest rate swap had a fair value of zero at inception, was effective March 10, 2020 and had been designated as a cash flow hedge. The interest rate swap agreement, with a maturity date of March 4, 2025, converted our interest rate payments on $25.0 million of variable-rate, 1-month LIBOR-based debt to a fixed interest rate of 1.265%. In the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2020, we exited the swap contract prior to its expiration on March 4, 2025.

On March 2, 2020, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement for an incremental notional amount of $25.0 million to exchange floating for fixed rate interest payments for our LIBOR-based borrowings. The interest rate swap had a fair value of zero at inception, was effective March 4, 2020 and had been designated as a cash flow hedge. The interest rate swap agreement, with a

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maturity date of March 4, 2025, converted our interest rate payments on $25.0 million of variable-rate, 1-month LIBOR-based debt to a fixed interest rate of 1.364%. In the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2020, we exited the swap contract prior to its expiration on March 4, 2025.

On January 23, 2017, we entered into an interest rate swap contract, which effectively fixed the interest rate on the $300.0 million loan agreement ("Term Loan") for a notional amount that reduced each December during the swap contract. In July 2020, the remaining payments of the Term Loan were paid in full using the proceeds from our Senior Secured Notes offering. In the first quarter of Fiscal 2020, we exited the swap contract prior to its expiration on December 8, 2020.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

Certain financial instruments are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. These assets primarily include goodwill, intangible assets, property, plant and equipment, and right-of-use lease assets. These assets were originally recognized at amounts equal to the fair value determined at date of acquisition or purchase. If certain triggering events occur, or if an annual impairment test is required, we will evaluate the non-financial asset for impairment. If an impairment has occurred, the asset will be written down to its current estimated fair value.No impairments were recorded for non-financial assets in Fiscal 2021, 2020, and 2019.

Assets and Liabilities Not Measured at Fair Value

Certain financial instruments are not measured at fair value but are recorded at carrying amounts approximating fair value based on their short-term nature. These financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, receivables, accounts payable, other payables, and long-term debt. If these instruments were measured at fair value in the financial statements, they would be classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. See Note 9 for information about the fair value of our long-term debt.

Note 5. Inventories

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Item 1A. Risk Factors.

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments.

Item 2. Properties.

Item 3.Legal Proceedings.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

Item 5.Market for the Registrant's Common Equity, Related Shareholder Matters, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.

Item 6. [Reserved].

Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Item 7A.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

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WGO · 10-K · period ended 2021-08-28

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments.

Item 2. Properties.

Item 3.Legal Proceedings.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

Item 5.Market for the Registrant's Common Equity, Related Shareholder Matters, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.

Item 6. [Reserved].

Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Item 7A.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

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