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Why did Arctic Cat approach Yamaha to supply snowmobile engines? We already had an existing supply arrangement for the 120 engine starting in 2009; this led to discussions on expanding the program. Arctic Cat then approached Yamaha to supply the industry%s leading 3‐cylinder 1049cc 4‐stroke engine. The new supply agreement is beneficial to both companies. Why would Arctic Cat choose to work with Yamaha? Arctic Cat strives to work with the best suppliers, and one of them is Yamaha. Both Arctic Cat and Yamaha are proven leaders in the snowmobile industry, by working together, both companies can learn from each other%s strengths, and in the end, the customer wins with better products. Is this a long‐term strategy between both companies? Both Arctic Cat and Yamaha have a long‐term vision. This is a multi‐year agreement between both companies and it%s premature to comment on any future details or opportunities. Will Arctic Cat buy other Yamaha snowmobile engines? At this point, Yamaha and Arctic Cat have only agreed to share the 3‐cylinder, 1049cc, 4‐stroke engine. Will Yamaha receive any 2‐stroke engines from Arctic Cat? No. What is the difference between the Arctic Cat and Yamaha snowmobiles? The chassis, engine and calibration are essentially the same, although the styling cues, color, graphics, wind protection, headlight and fairing designs are different. How does development work between the two companies? The development of the snowmobile from a function standpoint is driven by Arctic Cat. Yamaha is a partner and shares in verification and validation. Both engineering teams work closely together to ensure that the final product meets quality and performance standards. Will this agreement take any sales away from Arctic Cat? This is a very brand loyal business, and there are minor differences in the snowmobiles which can offer additional value in either case. More importantly, we believe our dealers are prepared to offer the best after sales support for our customers. The 3‐cylinder, 1049cc, 4‐stroke engine from Yamaha competes in the 135‐hp class; a class that Arctic Cat does not currently have any entries in. We expect to gain share for Arctic Cat customers looking to buy in this category.