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Arctic Cat (Arctic Cat) Research & Development : $31.4 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2016)


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What is Arctic Cat Research & Development?

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Arctic Cat's Research & Development for the three months ended in Dec. 2016 was $7.4 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2016 was $31.4 Mil.


Arctic Cat Research & Development Historical Data

The historical data trend for Arctic Cat's Research & Development can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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Arctic Cat Research & Development Chart

Arctic Cat Annual Data
Trend Mar07 Mar08 Mar09 Mar10 Mar11 Mar12 Mar13 Mar14 Mar15 Mar16
Research & Development
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Arctic Cat Quarterly Data
Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16
Research & Development Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.24 7.70 7.86 8.42 7.42

Arctic Cat Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2016 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $31.4 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


Arctic Cat  (NAS:ACAT) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.


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Arctic Cat (Arctic Cat) Business Description

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Arctic Cat designs, engineers, manufactures, and markets snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and utility task vehicles, or "side-by-sides," under the Arctic Cat brand name, as well as related parts, garments, and accessories under the Arctic Cat and MotorFist brands. The company markets its products through a network of independent dealers throughout the contiguous United States and Canada and through distributors representing dealers in Alaska, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and other international markets.
Executives
Andrew S Duff director 800 NICOLLET MALL, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402
Joseph F. Puishys director 4400 WEST 78TH STREET, SUITE 520, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55435
Christopher T Metz director, officer: President and CEO BLACK & DECKER CORP, 701 EAST JOPPA ROAD, TOWSON MD 21286
Susan E Lester director PACWEST BANCORP, 9701 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD, SUITE 700, BEVERLY HILLS CA 90212
Tony Christianson director
Christopher J Eperjesy officer: Chief Financial Officer 505 HIGHWAY 169 NORTH, PLYMOUTH MN 55441
Patricia L Jones officer: Chief Human Resources Officer C/O 505 HIGHWAY 169 NORTH, SUITE 1000, PLYMOUTH MN 55441
D Christian Koch director P.O. BOX 1441, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55440-1441
Christopher A Twomey director ARCTIC CAT, 505 HIGHWAY 169 NORTH, SUITE 1000, PLYMOUTH MN 55441
Stanley A Askren director 408 EAST SECOND STREET, MUSCATINE IA 52761
Gregg A Ostrander director 4600 SLEEPYTIME DRIVE, BOULDER CO 80301
David A Roberts director 3013 KINGS MANOR DRIVE, WEDDINGTON NC 21104-6868

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