Company Description
BRP Inc. (TSX: DOO, NASDAQ: DOOO) is a global powersports and transportation equipment company that designs, develops, manufactures, distributes and markets powersports products, propulsion systems and boats. The company is associated with the All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing industry within the broader manufacturing sector. BRP highlights a history of more than 80 years of ingenuity and intensive consumer focus, reflecting roots that trace back to founder Joseph-Armand Bombardier’s first patent obtained in 1937.
According to BRP, its business is built around a portfolio of distinctive brands that enable recreational and utility use across snow, water, land and air. The company states that it is headquartered in Quebec, Canada, and that its products are distributed in over 130 countries. BRP reports that it generates annual sales in Canadian dollars and employs thousands of people worldwide, emphasizing a global operational footprint and multi-brand strategy.
Core products, brands and activities
BRP describes itself as operating in the world of powersports products, propulsion systems and boats. Its brand portfolio, as presented in company communications, includes:
- Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, including mountain-focused models such as the Ski-Doo Summit X with Expert Package.
- Sea-Doo watercraft and pontoons, used for on-water recreation.
- Can-Am on- and off-road vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides (SSVs), 3‑wheel vehicles and utility-focused platforms such as the Defender lineup and Outlander Electric.
- Quintrex boats.
- Rotax marine propulsion systems and Rotax engines for karts and recreational aircraft.
BRP also notes that it completes its product lines with a portfolio of parts, accessories and apparel designed to optimize the riding experience. Across its brands, the company positions its vehicles and propulsion systems as enabling what it calls “exhilarating adventures” and access to experiences across different “playgrounds,” such as snow, water, trails and roads.
Business model and segments as described by the company
In its public communications and regulatory filings, BRP presents its activities in categories that reflect how it generates revenue from powersports and related products. For example, in a discussion of financial results, BRP refers to:
- Year-Round Products, which include off-road vehicles and other products used beyond seasonal peaks. BRP links growth in this category to higher deliveries of off-road vehicles (ORV) and a favourable product mix following the launch of new products.
- Seasonal Products, where the company includes snowmobiles and certain watercraft. BRP notes that revenues in this category can be affected by shipment volumes of snowmobiles and personal watercraft.
- PA&A and OEM Engines, referring to parts, accessories and apparel (PA&A) and engines supplied to original equipment manufacturers. BRP attributes growth in this area to higher volumes of PA&A and favourable product mix in OEM engines.
Through these categories, BRP indicates that its business model combines vehicle sales, propulsion systems, and ongoing sales of parts, accessories and apparel. The company also mentions that it invests in capital expenditures for the introduction of new products and modernization of software infrastructure to support future growth.
Geographic footprint and scale
BRP states that it is headquartered in Quebec, Canada, and that its products are distributed in more than 130 countries. The company reports that it had annual sales measured in billions of Canadian dollars and employed approximately 16,500 people as of a specified date. These disclosures, taken together, indicate a large-scale global manufacturing and distribution operation in the powersports and transportation equipment space.
BRP’s shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol DOO and on the NASDAQ under the symbol DOOO. The company has also communicated that it obtained approval from NASDAQ to change its ticker symbol from “DOOO” to “DOO,” aligning its stock market symbols across both exchanges as of a specified effective date. This highlights an effort to harmonize its capital markets identity.
Focus on product development and recognition
Company news releases emphasize ongoing product development across BRP’s brands. Examples include:
- The Can-Am Maverick R, described as a race-developed platform that has been used in demanding off-road competitions such as the Dakar Rally and King of the Hammers.
- The Can-Am Defender DPS CAB HD10 with HVAC, presented as a side-by-side package with heating, venting and air conditioning aimed at riders who value comfort and utility.
- The Outlander Electric, which BRP describes as offering a silent ride experience, with a Dark Wildland Camo color option designed with hunters in mind.
- The Can-Am Canyon 3‑wheel vehicle lineup, including the Canyon Redrock edition, which has been recognized by Rider Magazine as Motorcycle of the Year in a specific year.
- The Ski-Doo Summit X with Expert Package, which Snow Goer magazine has named Snowmobile of the Year for a specific model year, citing attributes such as deep-snow performance and rider-focused technology.
These examples illustrate how BRP highlights awards and motorsports achievements as part of its brand positioning, while also showcasing technical features and configurations that are tailored to particular use cases such as mountain riding, hunting, adventure touring and competitive racing.
Strategic direction and capital allocation, as disclosed
Through its investor communications and filings, BRP has outlined elements of its strategic direction and capital allocation approach. The company has announced a strategic plan referred to as the Mission 28 (M28) Strategic Plan, which management has discussed at an investor and analyst day. In connection with this plan and its broader strategy, BRP has communicated objectives for revenue and earnings per share over a multi-year horizon, while also emphasizing its intention to continue developing what it calls market-shaping products.
On the capital allocation side, BRP’s board has approved a normal course issuer bid (NCIB) to purchase for cancellation a portion of its subordinate voting shares over a defined period, subject to Toronto Stock Exchange rules and applicable securities laws. The company has also entered into an automatic share purchase plan with a designated broker to facilitate purchases during blackout periods, and it has disclosed that shares repurchased under the NCIB are cancelled. In addition, BRP has reported returning capital to shareholders through quarterly dividend payouts and repaying portions of its term debt facilities.
Regulatory reporting and securities information
As a foreign private issuer with securities listed in Canada and the United States, BRP files reports with securities regulators, including Form 6‑K reports under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These filings have included:
- Press releases on quarterly financial results.
- Unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis for specified periods.
- Information on an underwriting agreement involving the sale of subordinate voting shares by a selling shareholder.
- Notices and materials related to investor and analyst events and strategic plan presentations.
These documents provide details on BRP’s financial condition, operating performance, capital structure and material agreements. They complement the company’s Canadian disclosure on SEDAR+ and its own investor relations materials.
Approach to electrification and responsible growth
BRP has stated that it is committed to growing responsibly and is developing electric models for its existing product lines. The company references this electrification effort in multiple communications, linking it to its broader focus on consumer needs and long-term product evolution. Examples include the Outlander Electric ATV and references to electric motorcycles such as the Can-Am Pulse and Origin in the context of expanding on-road offerings.
While detailed environmental or sustainability metrics are not provided in the supplied materials, the repeated mention of developing electric models indicates that BRP views electrification as a component of its future product roadmap and as part of its response to changing expectations in powersports and transportation equipment.
Position within the manufacturing and powersports landscape
Within the All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing industry, BRP distinguishes itself by focusing on recreational and utility powersports vehicles, marine propulsion systems, boats and related parts, accessories and apparel. Its mix of snowmobiles, watercraft, ATVs, side-by-sides, 3‑wheel vehicles, boats and engines positions the company across multiple recreational segments. BRP’s emphasis on motorsports participation, product awards and a multi-brand strategy suggests that it seeks to compete on product performance, brand identity and user experience.