10-KPeriod: FY2006

PACCAR INC Annual Report, Year Ended Dec 31, 2006

Filed February 26, 2007For Securities:PCAR

Summary

PACCAR Inc's 2006 10-K filing highlights a strong year for the company, with the truck segment being the primary revenue driver, accounting for 93% of net sales. The company manufactures and distributes light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under well-recognized brands such as Peterbilt, Kenworth, and DAF across North America, Europe, and Australia. A significant portion of the business also includes financing and leasing services for its products, operating through PACCAR Financial and PacLease. The report indicates robust demand, with a production backlog of $3.5 billion at year-end 2006, with $2.7 billion expected for delivery within 90 days. PACCAR's market position remains strong, holding a 25.3% share of the U.S. and Canada Class 8 truck market and significant shares in European markets. The company emphasizes quality and continuous investment in facilities and technology to meet customer needs, while also navigating a competitive industry and potential economic sensitivities.

Key Highlights

  • 1Trucks are the dominant revenue source, representing 93% of total 2006 net sales, with an additional 11.8% from parts sales.
  • 2PACCAR holds a strong market position with a 25.3% share in the North American Class 8 truck market and significant shares (14.5% heavy-duty, 9.6% light/medium) in Western Europe.
  • 3The company generated a substantial production backlog of $3.5 billion as of December 31, 2006, with $2.7 billion expected within 90 days, indicating strong forward demand.
  • 4PACCAR operates a complementary Financial Services segment, providing financing and leasing for its products through PACCAR Financial and PacLease in North America, Australia, and Europe.
  • 5The company maintains a global manufacturing footprint with plants in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, and Europe to serve diverse markets.
  • 6PACCAR is subject to market demand variability in the commercial truck sector, influenced by economic conditions and new technologies.
  • 7The company proactively manages market risks through derivative financial instruments and localized production, but acknowledges ongoing currency and interest rate fluctuation exposure.

Frequently Asked Questions

PACCAR Inc operates two principal industry segments: (1) the design, manufacture, and distribution of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks, along with related aftermarket parts, marketed under the Peterbilt, Kenworth, and DAF brands. (2) Finance and leasing services, primarily related to PACCAR products and equipment, provided through PACCAR Financial and PacLease.

The replacement truck parts business is a stable contributor to PACCAR's revenue, consistently representing approximately 11.8% to 12.0% of total consolidated net sales and revenues in the years 2004, 2005, and 2006.

PACCAR identifies several key risks, including the inherent variability of commercial truck market demand due to economic conditions and new technologies, intense competition in the financial services industry, credit risk within its finance segment, and exposure to currency and interest rate fluctuations due to its global operations.

Yes, PACCAR had a significant production backlog of $3.5 billion at the end of 2006. Orders scheduled for delivery within three months (90 days) were approximately $2.7 billion, indicating strong near-term demand.