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1.	Elect one Class II director for a one-year term ending in 2017, and three Class I directors for three-year terms ending in 2019.

2.	Approve an amendment to the Amended and Restated Polaris Industries Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan to remove the expiration date of the plan, which is currently scheduled to expire on January 1, 2017.

3.	Ratify the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2016.

4.	Submit an advisory vote to approve the compensation of our Named Executive Officers (as described in the accompanying Proxy Statement).

5.	Act on any other matters that may properly come before the meeting.

1.	The director nominees named in the accompanying Proxy Statement.

2.	The approval of the amendment to the Amended and Restated Polaris Industries Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

3.	The ratification of the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2016.

4.	The advisory vote to approve the compensation of our Named Executive Officers.

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Q:	Who can vote?

A:

You can vote if you were a shareholder at the close of business on the record date of March 1, 2016. There were a total of 64,598,898 shares of our common stock outstanding on March 1, 2016. The Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials (the “Notice”), this Proxy Statement and any accompanying proxy card, along with the 2015 Annual Report to Shareholders and the 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K, were first made available to you beginning on or about March 11, 2016. The Proxy Statement summarizes the information you need to vote at the Annual Meeting.

Q:	What am I voting on?

A:	You are voting on:

•	Election of one nominee as a Class II director for a one-year term ending in 2017, and three nominees as Class I directors for three-year terms ending in 2019. The Board of Directors’ nominee for Class II director is Gwenne A. Henricks, and the nominees for Class I directors are Bernd F. Kessler, Lawrence D. Kingsley, and Scott W. Wine.

•	Approval of an amendment to the Amended and Restated Polaris Industries Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the "Employee Stock Purchase Plan") to remove the expiration date of the Plan, which is currently scheduled to expire on January 1, 2017.

•	Ratification of the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2016.

•	Advisory vote to approve the compensation of our Named Executive Officers (as described below).

Q:	How does the Board recommend I vote on the proposals?

A:	The Board is soliciting your proxy and recommends you vote FOR the director nominees, FOR the approval of the amendment to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, FOR the ratification of the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2016 and FOR the advisory vote to approve the compensation of our Named Executive Officers.

Q:	Why did I receive a notice in the mail regarding the Internet availability of proxy materials instead of a paper copy of the proxy materials?

A:

“Notice and Access” rules adopted by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) permit us to furnish proxy materials, including this Proxy Statement and our Annual Report for 2015, to our shareholders by providing access to such documents on the Internet instead of mailing printed copies. Most shareholders will not receive printed copies of the proxy materials unless they request them. Instead, the Notice, which was mailed to most of our shareholders, will instruct how you may access and review all of the proxy materials on the Internet. The Notice also instructs how you may submit your proxy on the Internet. If you would like to receive a paper or email copy of our proxy materials, you should follow the instructions for requesting such materials in the Notice. Any request to receive proxy materials by mail will remain in effect until you revoke it.

Q:	How many shares must be voted to approve each proposal?

A:

Quorum. A majority of the outstanding shares of our common stock represented in person or by proxy is necessary to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at the Annual Meeting. As of the record date, 64,598,898 shares of our common stock were issued and outstanding. A majority of those shares, or 32,299,450 shares of our common stock, will constitute a quorum for the purpose of electing directors, adopting proposals and submitting advisory votes at the

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Q:	What is the effect of broker non-votes and abstentions?

A:

A “broker non-vote” occurs when a nominee holding shares for a beneficial owner does not vote on a particular proposal because the nominee does not have discretionary voting power with respect to that proposal and has not received voting instructions from the beneficial owner. If a broker returns a “non-vote” proxy indicating a lack of authority to vote on a proposal, then the shares covered by such a “non-vote” proxy will be deemed present at the meeting for purposes of determining a quorum, but not present for purposes of calculating the vote with respect to that particular proposal. Nominees will not have discretionary voting power with respect to any matter to be voted upon at the Annual Meeting other than the ratification of the selection of our independent registered public accounting firm. Broker non-votes will generally have no effect in determining whether any proposals to be voted on at the Annual Meeting are approved, although if a quorum for the Annual Meeting could not be established without including broker non-votes, then the broker non-votes required to establish the minimum quorum would have the same effect as votes against the proposal to approve the amendment of the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Q:	How will the proxies vote on any other business brought up at the meeting?

A:	By submitting your proxy, you authorize the proxies to use their judgment to determine how to vote on any other matter brought before the Annual Meeting. We do not know of any other business to be considered at the Annual Meeting.

Q:	How do I cast my vote?

A:	If you are a shareholder whose shares are registered in your name, you may vote your shares in person at the Annual Meeting or by using one of the three following methods:

•	Vote by Internet by following the instructions for Internet voting shown on the Notice, or if you requested printed

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•	Vote by phone following the instructions for telephone voting provided with your printed proxy materials and on your proxy card.

•	Vote by completing, signing, dating and mailing the proxy card in the envelope provided. If you vote by phone or Internet, please do not mail your proxy card.

Q:	Can I vote my shares by filling out and returning the Notice?

A:	No. The Notice identifies the items to be voted on at the Annual Meeting, but you cannot vote by marking the Notice and returning it. The Notice provides instructions on how to vote by Internet, by requesting and returning a paper proxy card or voting instruction card, or by submitting a ballot in person at the meeting.

Q:	Can I revoke or change my vote?

A:	You can revoke your proxy at any time before it is voted by:

•	Submitting a new proxy with a more recent date than that of the first proxy given by (1) following the telephone voting instructions or (2) following the Internet voting instructions or (3) completing, signing, dating and returning a new proxy card to us; or

•	Giving written notice before the vote at the meeting to our Secretary, stating that you are revoking your proxy.

Q:	Who will count the votes?

A:	Broadridge Financial Solutions, our independent proxy tabulator, will count the votes. A representative of Broadridge Financial Solutions and Sean Bagan, our Treasurer, will act as inspectors of election for the meeting.

Q:	Is my vote confidential?

A:	All proxies and all vote tabulations that identify an individual shareholder are confidential. Your vote will not be disclosed, except:

•	To allow Broadridge Financial Solutions to tabulate the vote;

•	To allow Sean Bagan, our Treasurer, and a representative of Broadridge Financial Solutions to certify the results of the vote; and

•	To meet applicable legal requirements.

Q:	What shares are included on my proxy?

A:

Your proxy will represent all shares registered to your account in the same social security number and address, including any full and fractional shares you own under the Polaris Industries Inc. Amended and Restated 2007 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the "Omnibus Plan") or the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as well as any shares you own through the Polaris Employee Stock Ownership Plan (the "ESOP") and the Polaris 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (the "401(k) Plan").

Q:	What happens if I don’t vote the shares that I own?

A:	For shares registered in your name. If you do not vote shares that are registered in your name by voting in person at

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Q:	How are common shares in the Polaris Employee Stock Ownership Plan voted?

A:

If you hold shares of common stock through the ESOP, your proxy card will instruct the trustee of the plan how to vote the shares allocated to your plan account. If you do not return your proxy card (or you submit it with an unclear voting designation or with no voting designation at all), then the plan trustee will vote the shares in your account in proportion to the instructions actually received by the trustee from participants who give voting instructions. Votes under the ESOP receive the same confidentiality as all other votes.

Q:	How are common shares in the Polaris 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan voted?

A:

If you hold shares of our common stock through the 401(k) Plan, your proxy card will instruct the trustee of the plan how to vote the shares allocated to your plan account. If you do not return your proxy card (or you submit it with an unclear voting designation or with no voting designation at all), then the shares in your account will not be voted. Votes under the 401(k) Plan receive the same confidentiality as all other votes.

Q:	What does it mean if I get more than one Notice or proxy card?

A:	Your shares are probably registered in more than one account. You should provide voting instructions for all Notices and proxy cards you receive.

Q:	How many votes can I cast?

A:	You are entitled to one vote per share on all matters presented at the meeting.

Q:	When are shareholder proposals and nominees due for the 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders?

A:	If you want to submit a shareholder proposal or nominee for the 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, you must submit the proposal in writing to our Corporate Secretary, Polaris Industries Inc., 2100 Highway 55, Medina, Minnesota 55340, so it is received by the relevant date set forth below under “Submission of Shareholder Proposals and Nominations. ”

Q:	How is this proxy solicitation being conducted?

A:

We engaged D.F. King & Co., Inc. to assist in the distribution of proxy materials and the solicitation of votes for a fee of $16,500, plus out-of-pocket expenses. We will pay for the cost of soliciting proxies and we will reimburse brokerage houses and other custodians, nominees and fiduciaries for their reasonable out-of-pocket expenses for forwarding proxy and solicitation materials to our shareholders. In addition, some of our employees may solicit proxies. D.F. King & Co., Inc. and our employees may solicit proxies in person, by telephone and by mail. Our employees will not receive special compensation for these services, which the employees will perform as part of their regular duties.

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(1)

The address for BlackRock, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively, “BlackRock”) is 55 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10055. BlackRock, an investment advisor, has sole voting power with respect to 4,360,104 shares and sole dispositive power with respect to 4,737,085 shares. This information was reported on a Schedule 13G/A filed by BlackRock with the SEC on February 10, 2016, and is as of December 31, 2015.

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(2)

The address for The Vanguard Group and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Vanguard”) is 100 Vanguard Boulevard, Malvern, PA 19355. Vanguard has sole voting power with respect to 58,785 shares, shared voting power with respect to 6,500 shares, sole dispositive power with respect to 4,617,562 shares and shared dispositive power with respect to 70,354 shares. This information was reported on a Schedule 13G/A filed by Vanguard with the SEC on February 10, 2016, and is as of December 31, 2015.

(3)	The address for the ESOP is 2100 Highway 55, Medina, MN 55340. The ESOP has shared voting and shared dispositive power with respect to 3,847,081 shares. This information was reported on a Schedule 13G/A filed by the ESOP with the SEC on February 4, 2016, and is as of December 31, 2015.

(4)	Includes shares which could be purchased by the indicated person upon the exercise of vested options within 60 days after February 19, 2016: Mr. Wine, 467,000 shares; Mr. Malone, 87,500 shares; Mr. Morgan, 523,500 shares; Mr. Eastman, 26,000; and all executive officers combined, 1,360,500 shares.

(5)	Includes 20,000 restricted stock units awarded to Mr. Speetzen under the Omnibus Plan. All of the 20,000 unvested restricted stock units granted to Mr. Speetzen become freely tradable in various tranches over the next three years, provided that he continues to be an employee.

(6)	Includes 20,679 shares which are held in a revocable trust in the name of Mr. Malone’s spouse.

(7)

Includes 15,000 restricted shares of common stock awarded to Mr. Morgan under the Omnibus Plan in January 2015. All of the 15,000 restricted shares become freely tradable only if we achieve certain financial targets, provided Mr. Morgan continues to be an employee. Also includes 6,156 shares held by Mr. Morgan in the ESOP, over which he holds shared voting power, 16,145 shares which are held in a revocable trust in the name of Mr. Morgan’s spouse, and 1,030 shares held by Mr. Morgan’s children, as to which beneficial ownership is disclaimed.

(8)	Includes 30,000 restricted shares of common stock awarded to Mr. Pucel under the Omnibus Plan in December 2014. All of the 30,000 unvested restricted shares granted to Mr. Pucel become freely tradable in various tranches over the next two years, provided that he continues to be an employee.

(9)	Includes 10,000 restricted stock shares of common stock awarded to Mr. Eastman under the Omnibus Plan. All of the 10,000 restricted shares become freely tradable only if we achieve certain financial targets, provided Mr. Eastman continues to be an employee. Also includes 135 shares held by Mr. Eastman in the 401(k) Plan, over which he holds shared voting power.

(10)	Includes 115,000 aggregate restricted shares of common stock awarded to current executive officers as a group under the Omnibus Plan. All of the 115,000 restricted shares become freely tradable only if the holders continue to be employees for specified periods of time and, in some cases, if specified performance goals are satisfied.

(11)

Represents the number of common stock equivalents credited as of February 19, 2016 to the accounts of each non-employee director and the accompanying dividend equivalent units, as maintained by us under the Polaris Industries Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors. A director will receive one share of common stock for every common stock equivalent and dividend equivalent unit held by that director upon his or her termination of service as a member of the Board or upon a change of control of our Company.

(12)	Represents the number of deferred stock units awarded to each of the non-employee directors under the Omnibus Plan and the accompanying dividend equivalent units. A director will receive one share of common stock for every deferred stock unit and dividend equivalent unit upon his or her termination of service as a director or upon a change in control of our Company.

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•	Preside over all meetings of the Board at which the Chairman is not present, including executive sessions of the independent directors;

•	Serve as a liaison between the Chairman and the independent directors;

•	In consultation with the Chairman, approve:

•	Key information sent to the Board;

•	Meeting agendas for the Board; and

•	Meeting schedules to assure that there is sufficient time for discussion of all agenda items;

•	Have the authority to call meetings of the independent directors;

•	If requested by major shareholders, ensure his/her availability for consultation and direct communication;

•	Conduct and facilitate an annual Board self-evaluation;

•	Communicate with the CEO about strategic business issues, governance processes, and board relationships; and

•	Coordinate with the Compensation Committee on CEO evaluation.

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•	Assist the Board of Directors in its oversight of (a) the integrity of our financial statements, (b) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, (c) our compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, (d) the independent auditor’s performance, qualifications and independence, and (e) the responsibilities, performance, budget and staffing of our internal audit function;

•	Prepare the Audit Committee Report that appears later in this Proxy Statement;

•	Serve as an independent and objective party to oversee our financial reporting process and internal control system; and

•	Provide an open avenue of communication among the independent auditor, financial and senior management, the internal auditors and the Board.

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•	Assist the Board in establishing a philosophy and policies regarding executive and director compensation;

•	Provide oversight to the administration of our director and executive compensation programs;

•	Administer our stock option, restricted stock and other equity-based and cash incentive plans;

•	Review and approve the compensation of directors, executive officers and senior management;

•	Review and discuss the Compensation Discussion and Analysis that appears later in this Proxy Statement and prepare any report on executive compensation required by the rules and regulations of the SEC or other regulatory body, including the Compensation Committee Report that appears later in this Proxy Statement; and

•	Review the process for managing executive development and succession, assist the Board in management development and succession planning and review with the CEO the confidential written procedure for the timely and efficient transfer of his or her responsibilities in the event of his or her sudden incapacitation or departure.

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•	Scott W. Wine, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”);

•	Michael T. Speetzen, Executive Vice President – Finance and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”);

•	Michael W. Malone, Former Vice President – Finance and Chief Financial Officer (“Former-CFO”);

•	Bennett J. Morgan, President and Chief Operating Officer (“COO”);

•	Kenneth J. Pucel, Executive Vice President – Global Operations, Engineering and Lean (“EVP”);

•	Stephen L. Eastman, President – Parts, Garments and Accessories (“Pres-PGA”).

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Mr. Wine received a base salary increase of 1% generally to maintain his position with respect to the market median. Messrs. Malone, Morgan and Pucel received base salary increases in the range of 3.2% to 5.3% and Mr. Eastman received an increase of 13.6%. These increases were also intended to maintain their base salary positions with respect to the market median and reward them for our performance during 2014.

•	Aggregate annual cash incentives and long-term incentives were granted consistent with our compensation philosophy.

•	The Compensation Committee and Mr. Wine mutually agreed to forgo payment of his 2015 annual cash incentive under our Annual Incentive Compensation Plan (the "Senior Executive Plan").

•	All of the other Named Executive officers' annual cash incentives were paid out at less than target levels for the first time since 2012.

•	No base salary increases were made to Named Executive Officers for 2016.

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Long-term incentives in the form of Performance Restricted Stock Units (PRSUs) granted in 2013 to the Named Executive Officers under the 2013-2015 performance period were paid out at 20% above target, the first time since 2012 that maximum performance was not achieved. The value of the payouts was further diminished by the decline in our stock price from $86.45 on the grant date to $75.17 on the vest date.

•	For the sixth consecutive year we achieved record sales, with 2015 sales of $4,719.3 million representing a 5% increase over 2014.

•	Net income per diluted share increased to a record amount for the sixth consecutive year, from $6.65 to $6.75.

•	Net income increased for the sixth consecutive year, from $454.0 million to $455.4 million.

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•	Operating income as a percentage of sales decreased from 16.0% to 15.2%.

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(1)	1-Year, 3-Year and 5-Year Total Shareholder Return are annualized total shareholder rates of return reflecting the stock price appreciation plus reinvestment of dividends, as of December 31, 2015.

(2)	These percentiles represent Total Shareholder Return of the members of our 2015 Peer Group

•	Pay for Performance:  Emphasize variable compensation that is tied to our financial and stock price performance in an effort to generate and reward superior individual and collective performance;

•	Shareholder Alignment:  Link executives’ incentive goals with the interests of our shareholders, provide equity-based forms of compensation and establish specific stock ownership guidelines for employees in key management positions throughout our Company;

•	Long-Term Success:  Support and reward executives for consistent performance over time and achievement of our long-term strategic goals; and

•	Retention:  Attract and retain highly qualified executives whose abilities are critical to our success and competitive advantage.

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(1)	For options, represents the difference between market value of a share of the Company's common stock on December 31, 2015 ($85.95) and the exercise price of the option. For PRSUs, represents the market value of the underlying shares on December 31, 2015 using the number of shares at target (for Messrs. Morgan and Eastman includes full value of performance awards granted in January 2015).

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•	Provide a fixed level of compensation on which executive officers can rely

•	Salary levels set based on an assessment of:

•	Level of responsibility

•	Experience and time in position

•	Individual performance

•	Future potential

•	Salary level relative to market median

•	Internal pay equity considerations

•	Salary levels are reviewed annually by the Compensation Committee and adjusted as appropriate

•	Provide explicit incentives to achieve or exceed annual budgeted earnings per share or other desired performance objectives

•	Link pay to performance

•	Align performance objectives with interests of our shareholders

•	Target incentive opportunity expressed as a percentage of executive officer’s base salary, based on responsibilities of position, expected level of contribution and consideration of market data

•	Maximum potential payouts established for purposes of Section 162(m) based on attainment of specified levels of financial performance

•	Actual payouts may be less than or equal to maximum potential payouts based on degree to which financial performance objectives are achieved and on consideration of other Company, business unit and individual performance factors, and are determined by the Compensation Committee

•	Provide executive officers with incentives to achieve multi-year financial and operational objectives

•	Link pay to financial, operational and stock price performance

•	Align executive officers’ interests with the interests of our shareholders

•	Equity based performance awards (PRSUs) are earned based on the degree to which specified financial objectives are attained over a three-year performance period

•	Target incentive opportunity based on responsibilities of position, expected level of contribution and consideration of market data

•	Stock options provide value to executive officers only if stock price increases over the stock option term, generally ten years

•	Restricted stock vests upon attainment of specified multi-year financial objectives and/or completion of a specified period of employment

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•	All grants are approved by the Compensation Committee

•	Actual earned shares is determined by the Compensation Committee

•	Provide an overall compensation package that is competitive with those offered by companies with whom we compete for executive talent

•	Provide a level of retirement income and promote retirement savings in a tax-efficient manner

•	Participation in 401(k) plan and health and welfare plans on same terms as employees generally

•	Executive officers may participate in a non-qualified supplemental retirement savings plan and will receive an employer match up to 5% on base salary and Senior Executive Plan deferral contributions when their 401(k) participation has been limited by IRS annual contribution rules

•	Perquisites described on page 32

•	Enable executive officers to evaluate potential transactions focused on shareholder interests

•	Provide continuity of management

•	Provide a bridge to next professional opportunity in the event of an involuntary termination

•	Double-trigger change in control severance arrangements

•	Double-trigger accelerated vesting of equity awards upon change in control for awards granted after April 2015

•	Severance for termination by the Company without cause (or for good reason resignation by the CEO)

•	Non-compete and non-solicitation restrictions following termination of employment

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•	Reimbursement of club entrance/initiation fees and monthly club dues;

•	Reimbursement of tax, estate and financial planning fees;

•	Supplemental family medical and dental coverage up to $100,000 a year through Ultimate Health, which covers annual expenses not covered under the basic medical and dental benefit plans that are available to Company employees generally, and reimbursement of the cost of annual physicals at the Mayo Clinic for each executive officer and spouse; and

•	Temporary use of Polaris products to encourage a first-hand understanding of the riding experience of our customers and to provide executive officers with an opportunity to evaluate product design and efficiency, along with related parts, garments and accessories.

•	Allow executive officers to weigh potential transactions focused on shareholder interests and not personal interests;

•	Provide executive officers with a measure of security in the event of an actual or potential change in corporate ownership or control; and

•	Provide executive officers with a bridge to their next professional opportunity.

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(1)	Amounts shown in this column include elective contributions under the 401(k) Plan and SERP for Messrs. Wine, Malone, Morgan, Pucel and Eastman in the amounts of $302,227, $36,884, $43,575, $30,652 and $42,170, respectively.

(2)

The amount shown in this column for Mr. Speetzen represents a signing bonus of $200,000 paid upon commencement of his employment in 2015, and a guaranteed annual incentive for 2015 of $550,000 paid in early 2016. The amount shown in this column for Mr. Pucel represents a signing bonus of $250,000 paid upon commencement of his employment on December 1, 2014, and a guaranteed annual incentive for 2014 of $570,000 paid in early 2015.

(3)

Amounts shown in this column represent the aggregate grant date fair value of PRSUs granted to each of our Named Executive Officers, and the grant date fair value of restricted stock awards granted to certain Named Executive Officers, in the fiscal years indicated. The calculation of the grant date fair value amounts for PRSU awards assumes target-level performance against the specified PRSU financial goals and is calculated in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718 based on the closing market price of our common stock on the applicable measurement date for the award. If instead the amounts were calculated assuming maximum-level performance, the grant date fair value of the 2015 PRSU awards would have been as follows: for Mr. Wine, $5,800,096; for Mr. Speetzen, $1,031,154; for Mr. Malone, $1,039,900; for Mr. Morgan; $2,000,033; for Mr. Pucel; $1,760,147; and for Mr. Eastman; $639,893. The actual value ultimately realized by our Named Executive Officers with respect to these PRSU will depend on our actual performance against the specified financial goals and the market value of our common stock on the last day of the performance period, and may differ substantially from the grant date fair values shown. Messrs. Morgan and Eastman each received an additional performance based restricted stock unit award during 2015 which either vests in full or is forfeited depending on whether or not the performance goal is achieved. The grant date fair values for these awards are $2,199,450 and $1,466,300, respectively, reflecting the assumption that the performance goal will be achieved. The time-based restricted stock

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(4)

Amounts shown in this column represent the grant date fair value of stock option awards granted to each of our Named Executive Officers in the fiscal years indicated. Grant date fair value is calculated in accordance with the requirements of FASB ASC Topic 718 using the Black-Scholes method. The assumptions used in determining the grant date fair value of the awards are set forth in Note 2 to the financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015.

(5)

Amounts shown in this column represent payments under the Senior Executive Plan, and are reported for the year in which the related services were performed and the incentive amounts earned. Mr. Wine and the Compensation Committee mutually agreed to forego his 2015 annual incentive. The Compensation Committee had not determined the amount of Mr. Wine's annual incentive, but the suggested payout based on the achievement level of the performance matrix was approximately $723,000. Additional information about these payments is set forth under the caption “2015 Annual Incentive Compensation” on page 25.

(6)

Amounts shown in this column include Company matching contributions to the 401(k) Plan and SERP, life insurance premiums and the aggregate incremental cost to us of the following perquisites: club dues, financial planning and tax preparation services, relocation benefits, Ultimate Health supplemental health and dental coverage, annual physicals, the use of Company products and the receipt of related parts, garments and accessories. These perquisites are described in further detail under the caption “Perquisites” on page 32. Additional detail regarding the components of the amounts shown for 2015 for each of our Named Executive Officers is provided below in the “All Other Compensation Table.”

(7)	Messrs. Speetzen and Eastman became Named Executive Officers in 2015. Mr. Pucel first became a Named Executive Officer in 2014.

(1)

Each year, the CEO is provided with the use of 16 Polaris products, the President and COO and EVPs are provided with the use of up to 12 Polaris products and other executive officers are provided with use of up to 10 Polaris products. The products used by our executive officers are either returned to the Company or purchased at a price greater than cost at the end of a defined usage period. We sell the returned products to dealers at an amount greater than the cost of such products to the Company. As a result, there is no aggregate incremental cost to the Company associated with such use.

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(1)

Amounts in these columns represent potential payouts under the Senior Executive Plan, which is our annual cash incentive plan, based on the achievement of specified financial and other goals. The threshold payouts are 20% of base salary and the target payouts range from 65% to 125% of base salary among our Named Executive Officers. The maximum payouts represent the maximum Section 162(m) payout amounts, which for Mr. Wine is 250% of base salary, and for Messrs. Malone, Morgan, Pucel and Eastman is 200% of base salary. See “2015 Annual Incentive Compensation” on page 25. These estimated payout amounts are based on each Named Executive Officer’s salary for the year in which performance occurs. The actual amount earned in 2015 by each Named Executive Officer (and paid in March 2016) under the Senior Executive Plan is shown in the “Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation” column of the Summary Compensation Table. Mr. Speetzen did not participate in the 2015 Senior Executive Plan.

(2)

Amounts in these columns for each Named Executive Officer represent the number of PRSUs that may be earned and vested or deferred based on the degree to which the financial goals are attained. The threshold number of units that may be earned is 12.5% of target, and the maximum Section 162(m) number of units that may be earned is 200% of target. The target number of units for each individual is based on a specified dollar amount for that Named Executive Officer that was converted into stock units at a per unit price of $146.63 (Mr. Speetzen's award was converted at a price of $133.50), the closing market price of a share of common stock at the applicable measurement date for the award. Additional amounts in the "Target" column for Messrs. Morgan and Eastman represent the number of performance restricted shares that may be earned by each of them if the applicable financial goals are achieved.

(3)

Each amount reported in this column represents the grant date fair value of the applicable award which was determined pursuant to FASB ASC Topic 718. The calculation of the grant date fair value of the PRSU and performance restricted share awards discussed in note (2) is based upon our assessment of the most probable outcome of the respective performance conditions. The actual amounts that will be received by our Named Executive Officers with respect to these performance-based awards will be determined at the end of the performance period based upon our actual performance, which may differ from the performance that was deemed probable at the date of grant.

(4)

For Mr. Morgan, the 15,000 performance based restricted share award will vest and be settled in two equal tranches if a specific performance goal for each of the two performance periods is satisfied. The first tranche will vest on the second anniversary of the date of the grant if we achieve a Return on Invested Capital ("ROIC") of 12% for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016 and the second tranche will vest on the third anniversary of the date of the grant if we again achieve a ROIC of 12% for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017. If the performance goal is not achieved,

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(5)	Mr. Eastman received a performance based restricted share award of 10,000 shares that will vest on the third anniversary of the date of the grant if we achieve a ROIC of 12% for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017. If the performance goal is not achieved, the shares are forfeited.

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(1)	Represents a stock option granted on February 1, 2012, which will vest as to the remaining shares on the fourth anniversary of the date of grant.

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(2)	Represents a stock option granted on January 30, 2013, which will vest as to the remaining shares on the fourth anniversary of the date of grant.

(3)	Represents a stock option granted on January 29, 2014, which will vest with respect to 50% of the shares on each of the second and fourth anniversaries of the date of grant.

(4)	Represents a stock option granted on January 28, 2015 under the Omnibus Plan, which will vest with respect to 50% of the shares on each of the second and fourth anniversaries of the date of grant.

(5)	Represents a time-based restricted stock award granted on January 31, 2011. The remaining shares will vest on the fifth anniversary of the date of grant.

(6)

Represents PRSU awards made on January 29, 2014 under the Omnibus Plan for the three-year performance period beginning January 1, 2014 and ending December 31, 2016 (“the 2014 PRSU Grant”). Units subject to the 2014 PRSU Grant may be earned and vested or deferred after the end of the three-year performance period and prior to March 15, 2017. The amount shown is the target number of units that could be earned and paid out in shares or deferred based on the SEC requirement that disclosure should be based on the next higher performance level than that achieved during the performance period to date. There is no assurance that the target amount will be the actual amount ultimately paid.

(7)

Represents PRSU awards made on January 28, 2015 under the Omnibus Plan for the three-year performance period beginning January 1, 2015 and ending December 31, 2017 ("the 2015 PRSU Grant"). Units subject to the 2015 PRSU Grant may be earned and vested or deferred after the end of the three-year performance period and prior to March 15, 2018. The amount shown is the target number of units that could be earned and paid out in shares or deferred based on the SEC requirement that disclosure should be based on the next higher performance level than that achieved during the performance period to date. There is no assurance that the target amount will be the actual amount ultimately paid.

(8)	Represents a stock option granted on August 3, 2015 under the Omnibus Plan, which will vest with respect to 50% of the shares on each of the second and fourth anniversaries of the date of grant.

(9)	Represents a time-based restricted stock award granted on August 3, 2015 under the Omnibus Plan that will vest as to 10,000 shares on the first anniversary, 5,000 shares on the second anniversary, and 5,000 on the third anniversary of the grant date.

(10)

Represents a PRSU award made on August 3, 2015 under the Omnibus Plan for the performance period beginning on August 3, 2015 and ending December 31, 2017. Units subject to this award may be earned and vested or deferred after the end of the performance period and prior to March 15, 2018. The amount shown is the target number of units that could be earned and paid out in shares or deferred based on the SEC requirement that disclosure should be based on the next higher performance level than that achieved during the performance period to date. There is no assurance that the target amount will be the actual amount ultimately paid.

(11)

Represents a performance based restricted share award made on January 28, 2015 under the Omnibus Plan. Shares subject to this award may be earned and vest in two equal tranches. The first tranche will vest on the second anniversary of the date of the grant if the performance goal for the one-year period ending December 31, 2016 is achieved, and the second tranche will vest on the third anniversary of the date of the grant if the performance goal for the one-year period ending December 31, 2017 is achieved.

(12)	Represents a stock option granted on December 1, 2014, which will vest with respect to 50% of the shares on each of the second and fourth anniversaries of the date of grant.

(13)	Represents a time-based restricted stock award granted on December 1, 2014 that will vest as to 10,000 shares on the second anniversary, and 20,000 shares on the third anniversary of the grant date.

(14)

Represents a PRSU award made on December 1, 2014 under the Omnibus Plan for the performance period beginning December 1, 2014 and ending December 31, 2016. Units subject to this award may be earned and vested or deferred after the end of the two-year performance period and prior to March 15, 2017. The amount shown is the target number of units that could be earned and paid out in shares or deferred based on the SEC requirement that disclosure should be based on the next higher performance level than that achieved during the performance period to date. There is no assurance that the target amount would be the actual amount ultimately paid.

(15)	Represents a stock option granted on February 6, 2012 under the Omnibus Plan which will vest on the fourth anniversary of the grant date.

(16)	Represents a performance based restricted share award made on January 28, 2015 under the Omnibus Plan for the fiscal year 2017 performance period. The amount shown is the number of shares that will vest upon achievement of the performance goal on the third anniversary of the date of grant.

(17)	These amounts are based upon our stock price of $85.95 on December 31, 2015. The actual value realized by our Named Executive Officers could be different based upon the eventual stock prices at the time of vesting.

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(1)	Amounts shown in this column are based on the difference between the fair market value of a share of our common stock on the date of exercise and the exercise price.

(2)

Amounts shown in this column include shares subject to restricted stock awards granted to Mr. Wine and Mr. Pucel that vested during 2015, shares subject to a performance restricted stock award granted to Mr. Eastman that vested during 2015, and shares that were issuable to Messrs. Wine, Malone, Morgan, and Eastman in settlement of PRSUs that were earned as of December 31, 2015 for the 2013-2015 performance period. As indicated in subsequent footnotes, three of these individuals elected to defer receipt of some or all of the settlement shares, with an equivalent number of deferred stock units then credited to the company stock fund in his SERP account. The terms of the deferrals are as described below under the caption "Nonqualified Deferred Compensation in 2015."

(3)	Amounts shown in this column are based on fair market value of a share of our common stock on the applicable vesting date. The PRSUs that were earned as of December 31, 2015 vested on February 1, 2016, upon the Compensation Committee's certification that the applicable performance goals had been satisfied.

(4)	This amount represents 12,000 shares of restricted stock that vested on January 31, 2015 valued at $144.59 per share, and 15,876 PRSUs that vested on February 1, 2016 valued at $75.17 per share.

(5)	This amount represents 4,720 PRSUs that vested on February 1, 2016 valued at $75.17 per share. Mr. Malone elected to defer receipt of 1,180 of the settlement shares.

(6)	This amount represents 7,288 PRSUs that vested on February 1, 2016 valued at $75.17 per share. Mr. Morgan elected to defer receipt of 2,551 of the settlement shares.

(7)	This amount represents 20,000 shares of restricted stock that vested on December 1, 2015 valued at $105.78 per share.

(8)	This amount represents 6,000 shares of a performance restricted share award that vested on February 6, 2015 valued at $148.50 per share,and 2,527 PRSUs that vested on February 1, 2016 valued at $75.17 per share. Mr. Eastman elected to defer receipt of 1,264 of the settlement shares.

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(1)

These amounts represent elective contributions into the SERP during 2015 of a portion of base salary earned during 2015 and a portion of the incentive compensation payable during 2015 under the Senior Executive Plan and/or pursuant to the PRSU awards by or to each of the Named Executive Officers. The amount of any base salary deferred is included in the amount reported in the 2015 salary column of the Summary Compensation Table and the amount of any annual incentive deferred is included in the amount reported in the 2014 non-equity incentive plan compensation column of the Summary Compensation Table.  The amount of any PRSU settlement that is deferred does not necessarily correspond to the grant date fair value of that PRSU award reported in the Summary Compensation Table in the year the award was granted. Deferrals related to amounts otherwise payable in 2016 (even if considered earned in 2015) will be shown as executive contributions for 2016.

(2)	These amounts represent Company matching contributions to the SERP during 2015. The amount in this column for each Named Executive Officer is included in the “All Other Compensation” column of the Summary Compensation Table for 2015.

(3)	These amounts represent earnings (losses) during 2015 credited to (deducted from) the respective Named Executive Officers’ SERP accounts. None of these amounts are included in compensation reported in the Summary Compensation Table because none of the earnings are considered to be “above market.”

(4)

Of the aggregate balances shown, the following amounts were previously reported as salary, annual incentive compensation, LTIP award compensation or all other compensation in Summary Compensation Tables covering fiscal years 2006–2014: Mr. Wine, $9,930,419; Mr. Malone, $3,292,716; Mr. Morgan, $2,201,0474 and Mr. Eastman $0. Mr. Pucel was not eligible to participate in the SERP in 2014. Mr. Speetzen first became a Named Executive Officer in 2015.

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•	There is a substantial change in the composition of the Board which causes at least one-half of the Board to consist of new directors that were not nominated by the Company; or

•	A third party acquires ownership of 35% or more of our common stock, unless such acquisition is approved by the Company; or

•	We engage in certain extraordinary corporate events (such as a liquidation, dissolution, reorganization, merger or sale of all or substantially all of our assets), unless we are the surviving entity after such transaction or at least one-half of our Board continue to serve as directors of the surviving entity after such transaction, as applicable.

•	A lump sum payment equal to two times his average annual cash compensation (including base salary and cash incentives under the Senior Executive Plan and the cash LTIP, but excluding the award or exercise of stock options, stock or stock unit grants) for the three fiscal years preceding the change in control termination;

•	Any earned but unpaid cash incentive award under the Senior Executive Plan;

•	If the termination occurs during the fiscal year after June 30, a payment of the amount of the average cash incentive award under the Senior Executive Plan paid to him for the three fiscal years immediately preceding the change in control, prorated for the full number of months actually worked in the current fiscal year prior to the termination.

•	The sum of (i) 100% of his annual base salary as of the termination date plus (ii) the amount of the cash incentive award paid to him under the Senior Executive Plan for the fiscal year immediately preceding the fiscal year in which the termination takes place payable over a period of one year;

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•	Any earned but unpaid cash incentive award under the Senior Executive Plan;

•	If the termination occurs during the fiscal year after June 30, payment of an amount equal to the cash incentive award under the Senior Executive Plan paid to him for the fiscal year immediately preceding the fiscal year in which the termination takes place, prorated for the full number of months actually worked in the current fiscal year prior to the termination;

•	If he elects to receive benefits under the Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act (“COBRA”), payment for the premiums for coverage of Mr. Wine, his spouse and/or dependents under our group health plans pursuant to COBRA for a one-year period;

•	Pursuant to the PRSU award agreements, Mr. Wine is entitled to an amount equal to what he would otherwise be eligible to receive pursuant to any outstanding PRSU award had he remained continuously employed through the end of the applicable performance period under the PRSU, prorated for the number of full calendar years actually worked during such performance period; and

•	Reasonable executive outplacement services.

•	A lump sum cash payment equal to two times average annual cash compensation (including base salary and cash incentives under the Senior Executive Plan and the cash LTIP, but excluding the award or exercise of stock options, stock or stock unit grants) for our three fiscal years (or lesser number of fiscal years if employed for a shorter duration) immediately preceding such termination; and

•	Any earned but unpaid cash incentive awards under the Senior Executive Plan.

•	The sum of (i) 100% of his or her annual base salary as of the termination date (150% for Mr. Morgan) plus (ii) the amount of the cash incentive award under the Senior Executive Plan that was paid to the Named Executive Officer for the fiscal year immediately preceding the fiscal year in which the termination takes place;

•	Any earned but unpaid cash incentive award under the Senior Executive Plan;

•	Eligibility for early retirement benefits under our Early Retirement Benefit Policy for Officers without regard to age or time of service for Mr. Morgan and upon attainment of age and service criteria for other officers in accordance with the terms and conditions of such policy, which are discussed under the caption “Payments Made Upon Retirement” below;

•	If the Named Executive Officer elects to receive benefits under COBRA, payment for the premiums for coverage of the Named Executive Officer, his or her spouse and/or dependents under our group health plans pursuant to COBRA for a one-year period;

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Pursuant to the PRSU award agreements, the Named Executive Officers are entitled to an amount equal to what the Named Executive Officer would otherwise be eligible to receive pursuant to any outstanding PRSU award had he or she remained continuously employed through the end of the applicable performance period under the PRSU, prorated for the number of full calendar years actually worked during such performance period;

•	Reasonable executive outplacement services; and

•	The release of restrictions on all outstanding restricted share awards for which the performance goal has been met and the performance period has expired.

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•	Medical insurance coverage or cash equivalent for retirees and their spouses from age 55 to 64 with coverage coinciding with Medicare B on and after age 65;

•	Dental insurance coverage for retirees and their spouses at the same coverage level with the same provider as an active employee;

•	Continued annual physical exams at the Mayo Clinic for retirees and their spouses in accordance with the active officer benefit;

•	Continued use of Polaris products in accordance with the active Named Executive Officer benefits, including related parts, garments and accessories;

•	For Senior Executive Plan participants, a possible prorated payout under the plan based on the time worked during the incentive compensation award period payable in accordance with the normal payment schedule;

•	Waiver of vesting period for outstanding stock options that have not yet vested at the date of retirement and an exercise period that is 36 months (for the full term of the option for Messrs. Speetzen and Pucel) from the effective date of termination; and

•	For the CEO only, continued use of our airplane and travel services in accordance with the active officer benefit.

•	Earned but unpaid base salary through the date of termination;

•	Accrued but unused vacation pay through the date of termination;

•	Company matching contributions to the 401(k) Plan in an amount which take into account the final payouts for base salary, incentive awards under the Senior Executive Plan, if any, and accrued vacation;

•	Distributions of plan balances under the Polaris 401(k) Plan; and

•	A life insurance benefit equal to two times base salary up to a maximum of $650,000, payable in the event of termination upon death.

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(1)	Estimated payment based on achievement level of performance matrix.

(2)	The amount reflected for Mr. Wine represents his pro rata target payout for the 2013 and 2014 PRSU awards and assumes the payment would be made by March 2016 and March 2017, respectively.

(3)	Represents the market value of unvested stock options less the option exercise price.

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(1)	Estimated payment based on achievement level of performance matrix. Mr. Speetzen was not a participant in the Senior Executive Plan in 2015.

(2)	The amounts reflected for Messrs. Malone, Morgan, Pucel, and Eastman represent the pro rata target payout for the 2013 and 2014 PRSU awards and assumes the payments would be made by March 2016 and March 2017, respectively.

(3)	Represents the market value of unvested stock options less the option exercise price.

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(1)

As described in more detail in the accompanying narrative, directors may defer all or a portion of the fees otherwise payable to them in accordance with our Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors (the “Deferred Compensation Plan”). Each of the current directors deferred all fees otherwise payable to him or her in 2015 in accordance with the Deferred Compensation Plan. The deferred amounts were converted into common stock equivalents at the then current market price per share of our common stock. The aggregate number of common stock equivalents held by each non-employee director as of December 31, 2015 is reflected in the “Stock Awards” column of the “Non-Employee Directors - Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End” table appearing below.

(2)

On April 30, 2015, the non-employee directors were each awarded under the Omnibus Plan 950 deferred stock units, each with a value equal to one share of our common stock. The grant date fair value for these deferred stock units was $136.96 per unit and is calculated in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718 based on the closing market price of our common stock on the award date. The aggregate number of deferred stock units and common stock equivalents held by each non-employee director as of December 31, 2015 is reflected in the “Stock Awards” column of the “Non-Employee Directors - Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End” table appearing below.

(3)	Mr. Cornell served on the Board until his resignation effective July 23, 2015.

(4)	Ms. Henricks was elected to the Board on July 22, 2015.

(1)	Includes common stock equivalents awarded to directors under the Deferred Compensation Plan and deferred stock units awarded under the Omnibus Plan and the accompanying dividend equivalent units issued on each form of award.

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(1)	Ms. Henricks was first appointed to the Board on July 22, 2015. We expect that Ms. Henricks will satisfy the stock ownership guidelines on or prior to the fourth anniversary of the date she was first appointed to the Board.

(1)

Includes 4,124,489 shares issuable upon exercise of outstanding stock options, 899,851 shares issuable upon settlement of outstanding performance restricted stock units, 76,141 shares issuable upon settlement of deferred stock units and accompanying dividend equivalent units issued under the Omnibus Plan to non-employee directors and 106,657 shares issuable upon settlement of common stock equivalents awarded to non-employee directors under the Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors, but excludes 230,916 shares of restricted stock issued under the Omnibus Plan. The actual number of performance restricted stock unit shares to be issued depends on our financial performance over a period of time.

(2)	The weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding options was 6.57 years as of December 31, 2015. Unvested stock options, stock appreciation rights and performance restricted stock units do not receive dividend equivalents.

(3)	Reflects the weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options. There is no exercise price for outstanding deferred stock units, common stock equivalents or performance restricted stock units.

(4)	A total of 10,841 shares were available under the Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors, a total of 8,634,150 shares were available under the Omnibus Plan (the Omnibus Plan pool is decreased by three shares for every one share subject to a full-value award) and a total of 1,714,387 shares were available under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

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•	Emphasizing variable compensation that is tied to our financial and stock price performance to generate and reward superior individual and collective performance,

•	Linking executives’ incentive goals with the interests of our shareholders, providing equity-based forms of compensation and establishing specific stock ownership guidelines for key management employees,

•	Supporting and rewarding executives for consistent performance over time and achievement of our long-term strategic goals, and

•	Attracting and retaining highly qualified executives whose abilities are critical to our success and competitive advantages.

•	Our sales increased 5.3% over 2014, to a record amount for the sixth consecutive year of $4,719.0 million.

•	Earnings per diluted share increased to a record amount for the sixth consecutive year of $6.75 per share.

•	Reported net income from continuing operations increased to $455.4 million for 2015.

•	Our total shareholder return, reflecting both stock price appreciation and reinvestment of dividends, has been 19.0% over the past five years and 16.0% over the past ten years.

•	The Compensation Committee and Mr. Wine mutually agreed to forego his annual incentive award for 2015.

•	No base salary increases were made to Named Executive Officers for 2016.

•	PRSUs granted in 2013 to the Named Executive Officers under the 2013-2015 performance period were earned at 20% above target, reflecting the first time since 2012 that maximum performance was not achieved.

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