Thor Industries (THO) Reports Preliminary Sales and Backlog Data

November 3, 2009 1:55 PM EST

Thor Industries, Inc. (NYSE: THO) announced today its preliminary sales for the three months ended October 31, 2009 were $501 million, up 14% from $439 million last year.

RV sales in the quarter were $389 million, up 18% from $330 million last year. Towable sales were $342 million, up 20% from $285 million last year. Motor home sales were $47 million, up 4% from $45 million the prior year. Bus sales were $112 million, up 3% from $109 million last year.

Cash, cash equivalents, and investments were $326 million on October 31, 2009.

Total backlog was $599 million, the highest ever for this time of the year and up 57% from $381 million last year. Towable backlog was $267 million, up 190% from $92 million last year. Motor home backlog was $48 million, up 50% from $32 million last year. Bus backlog was $284 million, up 11% from $257 million last year.

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