Announcements on Quarterly Results and Product Sharing Agreements - Research Report on Polaris, Harley-Davidson, Brunswick, Thor, and SHFL entertainment

NEW YORK, August 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts' Corner announced new research reports highlighting Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII), Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG), Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), Thor Industries, Inc. (NYSE: THO), and SHFL entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: SHFL). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Polaris Industries Inc. Research Report

On July 23, 2013, Polaris Industries Inc. (Polaris) reported its Q2 2013 financial results. The Company's Q2 2013 sales totaled $844.8 million, up 11.8% YoY. Net income was up at $80.0 million, or $1.13 per diluted share, in Q2 2013, compared with $69.8 million, or $0.98 per diluted share, in Q2 2012. "We are pleased with the strength of our brands and the performance of our team, as they overcame unusually wet weather conditions across North America and sluggish international consumer demand to once again deliver record results," said Scott Wine, Chairman and CEO of Polaris. For the full-year 2013, the Company has raised its guidance for earnings, and now expects diluted EPS of $5.20 to $5.30, representing growth of 18% to 20% YoY. Full-year 2013 sales are also expected to increase 13% to 15% YoY. The Full Research Report on Polaris Industries Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/17e6_PII]

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Harley-Davidson, Inc. Research Report

On July 25, 2013, Harley-Davidson, Inc. (Harley) reported its Q2 2013 financial results. During the quarter, the Company's net income was $271.7 million on consolidated revenue of $1.8 billion, compared with net income of $247.3 million on consolidated revenue of $1.7 billion in Q2 2012. Diluted EPS was $1.21 in Q2 2013, compared with $1.07 per diluted share in Q2 2012. For full-year 2013, Harley expects to ship 259,000 to 264,000 motorcycles to dealers and distributors worldwide, and also expects its yearly gross margin to range between 35.3% YoY to 36.3% YoY. For Q3 2013, the Company expects to ship 51,000 to 56,000 motorcycles. The Full Research Report on Harley-Davidson, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/3e96_HOG]

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Brunswick Corporation Research Report

On July 25, 2013, Brunswick Corporation (Brunswick) reported its Q2 FY 2013 (period ended June 29, 2013) financial results. During the quarter, the Company generated net sales of $1.1 billion, up 4.2% YoY. Net earnings from continuing operations were $79.3 million, or $0.85 per diluted share, in Q2 FY 2013, compared with $94.0 million, or $1.02 per diluted share, in Q2 FY 2012. "Revenue growth in the quarter was led by outboard marine products, marine parts and accessories, fitness equipment, and US retail bowling, partially offset by declines in fiberglass sterndrive/inboard boats and in our bowling products business," said Dustan E. McCoy, Chairman and CEO of Brunswick. The Full Research Report on Brunswick Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/7fb7_BC]

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Thor Industries, Inc. Research Report

On August 5, 2013, Thor Industries, Inc. (Thor) reported preliminary sales for Q4 FY 2013 and full-year FY 2013 (period ended July 31, 2013). The Company's preliminary consolidated sales in Q4 FY 2013 were $1.0 billion, up 15.2% YoY. For full-year FY 2013, the Company's preliminary consolidated sales were $3.7 billion, up 19.6% YoY. "Thor achieved record sales for fiscal 2013 as the continuing growth of the towable RV market was enhanced by the momentum in the motorized market," said Bob Martin, President and CEO of Thor. "In September we will be showcasing our newest RV models as we connect with our dealers at our Open House in Elkhart, which we expect will set a positive tone for the upcoming year." The Full Research Report on Thor Industries, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/ae7a_THO]

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SHFL entertainment, Inc. Research Report

On August 6, 2013, SHFL entertainment, Inc. (SHFL) announced that it has signed an agreement to provide its proprietary table games to oneLIVE Inc. (oneLIVE), a mobile gaming platform provider. Under the terms of the agreement, oneLIVE will receive rights to develop and offer many of SHFL's proprietary table game titles on oneLIVE's easyPLAY mobile gaming platform. "We believe that this agreement aligns very well with our objective of expanding the reach and accessibility of our online content by giving casino patrons the option to gamble away from the gaming table," said Lou Castle, Chief Strategy Officer for SHFL. The Full Research Report on SHFL entertainment, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/80cd_SHFL]

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