Yamaha owns 51% of Arctic Cat says A/C dealer

[yamahahaapex]

I've talked to two dealers, hours apart from each other and they say they got confirmation about 3 weeks ago that Yamaha owns 51% of Arctic Cat. I'm not here to spread rumours but two dealers from different locations said this so is any other A/C dealer saying the same thing? Has anyone seen any changes on the market? Is it still yet to be mentioned in the press? If its true it indicates who is moving forward and who isn't

 

[yamahahaapex]

The information was passed over the phone on both instances which would leave no chance for proof to spill out like the photos the other day

 

[Supa Dexta]

yeah.... I dont think so. They are both publicly traded companies - and that deal would have been 10's if not hundreds of millions.. That news doesnt doesn't - and I dont believe can - stay secret, share holders like to know that sort of thing.

...But thats just what I heard on the phone.

 

[jlemieu1]

Just talked to my local dealer today, no info like that. They did say they think AC will release 3 Cats with Yami motor in a couple days.

 

[journeyman]

Was just at the show in Mpls. , I asked about 5 Yamaha employess and they all say NOT.

 

[journeyman]

....................but I get the feeling they are not telling us EVERYTHING............

 

[yamajammer76]

If that happened there would be a press release made. For now I believe it is just a purchasing arrangement. Of course financial conditions can change and my guess is if Cat did need more backing at this point Yamaha would be the company to step in.

 

[BOUNTYHUNTER]

I've talked to two dealers, hours apart from each other and they say they got confirmation about 3 weeks ago that Yamaha owns 51% of Arctic Cat. I'm not here to spread rumours but two dealers from different locations said this so is any other A/C dealer saying the same thing? Has anyone seen any changes on the market? Is it still yet to be mentioned in the press? If its true it indicates who is moving forward and who isn't

NOPE, NADA, NOT HAPPENING JACK.....Go read the Yamaha Blog, as CR Talks about the Status of Yamaha & AC on this Collective Agreement.

 

[BOUNTYHUNTER]

...Here you go homes....3rd Paragraph



February 20, 2013
‘Catz Out’a the Bag’
Well folks, this has to be one of the most speculated new product launches in our history. I met Tom G aka ‘Mr Sled’ last night, the owner of the Totallyamaha forums web-site who told me his server almost blew a gasket trying to handle all the people itching to post on the new stuff. I have followed the 2014 thread up to around the 130th page with a lot of mixed emotions, often reflecting on what I would write here today…

I remember what I first thought and how I felt when it was proposed that we enter into an agreement with our competition and I believe I have a very good understanding of what some of you are mulling over. I think it is really important to clarify what the fundamental arrangement is about.

This is not a merger, there have been no shares bought or sold and the management, policies and organizations of each company still stand alone. Yamaha and Arctic Cat have entered into a very specific ‘supply agreement’ contract. That’s it, no more, no less.

We (Yamaha) have a long term vision that embodies our product plan which includes new engines and models designed and manufactured at our factory in Japan. Todays announcement has not seen any of our model lines discontinued. We haven’t taken anything away, instead we have dropped 6 new models into the mix and you now have more choices than ever.

The SR Viper delivers our FX Nytro engine in a unique version of Cats newest chassis which is arguably the most advanced on the market today. Yes it is assembled in their Thief River Falls facility under rapidly evolving QA protocol that meets Yamaha global standards. To best understand the foundation for this supply agreement you have to look beyond the hardware to the actual business model. I will explain more about this in the coming weeks but for now I can summarize it by saying this is a business (and customer) win-win.

We both have our strengths and are eager to learn from each other. I would like to expand on what some of the opportunities I see for the future are, but that would only be speculation on my part. And you guys clearly don’t need my help to speculate . I am going to cut my post short and let you digest.

For now; know that we are committed to evolving and building a strong lineup of Yamaha original snowmobiles with new products coming every year going forward.

We are moving more manpower and resources into North America as we position ourselves to regain our fair share of the market. We have established a new NA snowmobile team combining our top guys in Canada and the US into a cohesive business unit. We have a new ‘friend’ in our quest but it is unknown how this will ultimately unfold. Today we can offer you the industries best engine in a damn fine chassis that handles and feels different than anything else in our stable. Is it better than an Apex, Vector or Nytro? Only you can answer that… It is a very cool sled with some excellent features and you have more choice. It’s all good.....Cheers CR

 

[couch]

...Here you go homes....3rd Paragraph



February 20, 2013
‘Catz Out’a the Bag’
Well folks, this has to be one of the most speculated new product launches in our history. I met Tom G aka ‘Mr Sled’ last night, the owner of the Totallyamaha forums web-site who told me his server almost blew a gasket trying to handle all the people itching to post on the new stuff. I have followed the 2014 thread up to around the 130th page with a lot of mixed emotions, often reflecting on what I would write here today…

I remember what I first thought and how I felt when it was proposed that we enter into an agreement with our competition and I believe I have a very good understanding of what some of you are mulling over. I think it is really important to clarify what the fundamental arrangement is about.

This is not a merger, there have been no shares bought or sold and the management, policies and organizations of each company still stand alone. Yamaha and Arctic Cat have entered into a very specific ‘supply agreement’ contract. That’s it, no more, no less.

We (Yamaha) have a long term vision that embodies our product plan which includes new engines and models designed and manufactured at our factory in Japan. Todays announcement has not seen any of our model lines discontinued. We haven’t taken anything away, instead we have dropped 6 new models into the mix and you now have more choices than ever.

The SR Viper delivers our FX Nytro engine in a unique version of Cats newest chassis which is arguably the most advanced on the market today. Yes it is assembled in their Thief River Falls facility under rapidly evolving QA protocol that meets Yamaha global standards. To best understand the foundation for this supply agreement you have to look beyond the hardware to the actual business model. I will explain more about this in the coming weeks but for now I can summarize it by saying this is a business (and customer) win-win.

We both have our strengths and are eager to learn from each other. I would like to expand on what some of the opportunities I see for the future are, but that would only be speculation on my part. And you guys clearly don’t need my help to speculate . I am going to cut my post short and let you digest.

For now; know that we are committed to evolving and building a strong lineup of Yamaha original snowmobiles with new products coming every year going forward.

We are moving more manpower and resources into North America as we position ourselves to regain our fair share of the market. We have established a new NA snowmobile team combining our top guys in Canada and the US into a cohesive business unit. We have a new ‘friend’ in our quest but it is unknown how this will ultimately unfold. Today we can offer you the industries best engine in a damn fine chassis that handles and feels different than anything else in our stable. Is it better than an Apex, Vector or Nytro? Only you can answer that… It is a very cool sled with some excellent features and you have more choice. It’s all good.....Cheers CR

Why the hell didn't Yamaha say that in the beginning before all the HYPE ...its a 3 cyc Genesis motor in someone else product!
Again, that's OK and may make great business sense to Yamaha & AC but don't call it NEW. Not bashing the sled - might be great and probably handles better in stock form than the Nytro - but with all the HYPE for past year the outcome does not match the promise / expectations created - a NEW YAMAHA SLED was expected!
Give me - or just about anyone on this site - 18 months and a proper machine shop with trained staff & budget and I'm sure the outcome would have been as good or better! I am disappointed as I was lead to believe that this would be a new sled YAMAHA designed from a blank slate! Polaris & BRP managed to develop new and exciting products in house (yes I know the polaris and BRP do not manufacture all of their own motor) - why not Yamaha!

FYI the shed currently holds the following Yamaha units - 5 07/08 Phazers, 2 08 Nytros, 2 08/09 Grizzly 550's, a 1999 Exciter 270 jet boat, 3 1990 Sno Sports, and a 26" cat with a pair of Saltwater Series 150 outboards!

 

[darv]

Couch x2 I feel the same way this is not a yamaha it is a 3 year old sled an 7 year old engine put together to give the dealers something different to sell I will keep my apex with ps.