Flexsteel Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:FLXS) today reported results
of operations for its third quarter and fiscal year-to-date March
31, 2011.
The Company reported net sales for the quarter ended March 31,
2011 of $85.2 million compared to $81.5 million in the prior year
quarter, an increase of 4.6%. The Company’s net income improved by
5.8% in the current quarter to $2.5 million or $0.35 per share
compared to net income of $2.3 million or $0.34 per share in the
prior year quarter.
For the nine months ended March 31, 2011, the Company reported
net sales of $255.2 million compared to the prior year sales of
$240.9 million, an increase of 5.9%. The Company reported net
income for the current nine-month period of $6.9 million or $1.00
per share compared to a net income of $6.7 million or $1.00 per
share in the prior year period. The current year nine-month period
includes pre-tax charges related to closing a manufacturing
facility of approximately $1.0 million for employee separation and
other closing costs, and an inventory write-down to cost of goods
sold of $0.6 million.
For the quarter ended March 31, 2011, residential net sales were
$65.0 million, an increase of 5.6% from the prior year quarter net
sales of $61.6 million. Commercial net sales were $20.2 million
compared to $19.9 million in the prior year quarter, an increase of
1.5%.
For the nine months ended March 31, 2011, residential net sales
were $193.7 million compared to residential net sales of $180.3
million in the nine months ended March 31, 2010, an increase of
7.4%. Commercial net sales were $61.5 million for the nine months
ended March 31, 2011 compared to $60.6 million for the nine months
ended March 31, 2010, an increase of 1.5%.
Gross margin for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 was 21.4%
compared to 22.1% in the prior year quarter reflecting the impact
of increases in material costs. For the nine months ended March 31,
2011, the gross margin was 22.2% compared to 22.7% for the prior
year nine-month period. Gross margin for the nine-month period was
adversely impacted by inventory write-down associated with the
facility closing and increases in material costs.
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the quarter
ended March 31, 2011 were $14.6 million or 17.1% of net sales
compared to $14.1 million or 17.3% of net sales in the prior year
quarter. For the nine months ended March 31, 2011, selling, general
and administrative expenses were $45.0 million or 17.6% of net
sales compared to $43.5 million or 18.1% of net sales in the prior
year nine-month period reflecting better absorption of fixed
costs.
Working capital (current assets less current liabilities) at
March 31, 2011 was $97.7 million. Net cash provided by operating
activities was $6.0 million during the nine months ended March 31,
2011. Net income of $6.9 million and depreciation of $2.0 million
were offset by a $2.1 million increase in inventory and a $0.8
million increase in accounts receivable.
Capital expenditures were $0.9 million during the nine months
ended March 31, 2011. Depreciation expense was $2.0 million and
$2.3 million in the nine-month periods ended March 31, 2011 and
2010, respectively. The Company expects that capital expenditures
will be less than $2.0 million for the remainder of the fiscal
year. On April 1, 2011, the Company announced plans to construct a
$12 million, four-story, 40,000 square foot, corporate office
building in Dubuque, Iowa, the majority of which will occur during
fiscal year 2012. All earnings per share amounts are on a diluted
basis.
Outlook
Our balance sheet remains strong reflecting working capital in
excess of $97 million and no bank borrowings. We were able to
realize gains in residential sales for the current year over the
prior year. There are indications that improving job prospects and
improving consumer sentiment are having a positive impact on
residential sales even though the housing market remains weak. We
expect to continue top-line growth of our residential products
through fiscal year 2012. Our commercial product sales are up
slightly for the current year over the prior year. The commercial
office industry continues to report increases in sales over last
year. While we have benefited minimally from those increases to
date, we believe we will see increased sales volume during fiscal
year 2012. Based on low demand for an extended period, we
anticipate increased orders for hospitality products during fiscal
year 2012 as the economy improves.
The Company continues to experience increases in the cost of
certain raw materials, such as steel, polyester fiber, fabric and
leather, and finished products. We are implementing price increases
to help mitigate the impact of the increased material and finished
product costs, however, we will continue to experience downward
pressure on gross margin until we realize the full benefits of
these sell price increases and see an end to the cost
increases.
We remain committed to our core strategies, which include a wide
range of quality product offerings and price points to the
residential and commercial markets, combined with a conservative
approach to business. We will maintain our focus on a strong
balance sheet through emphasis on cash flow and improving
profitability. We believe these core strategies are in the best
interest of our shareholders.
Conference CallWe will host a
conference call on April 20, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. Central Time. To
access the call, please dial 1-866-830-5279 and provide the
operator with ID# 49982384. A replay will be available for two
weeks beginning approximately two hours after the conclusion of the
call by dialing 1-800-642-1687 and entering ID# 49982384.
Forward-Looking
StatementsStatements, including those in this release, which
are not historical or current facts, are “forward-looking
statements” made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. There are certain
important factors that could cause our results to differ materially
from those anticipated by some of the statements made in this press
release. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking
statements involve risk and uncertainty. Some of the factors that
could affect results are the cyclical nature of the furniture
industry, the effectiveness of new product introductions and
distribution channels, the product mix of sales, pricing pressures,
the cost of raw materials and fuel, foreign currency valuations,
actions by governments including taxes and tariffs, inflation, the
amount of sales generated and the profit margins thereon,
competition (both foreign and domestic), changes in interest rates,
credit exposure with customers and general economic conditions. Any
forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this press
release. We specifically decline to undertake any obligation to
publicly revise any forward-looking statements that have been made
to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such
statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or
unanticipated events.
About FlexsteelFlexsteel
Industries, Inc. is headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa, and was
incorporated in 1929. Flexsteel is a designer, manufacturer,
importer and marketer of quality upholstered and wood furniture for
residential, recreational vehicle, office, hospitality and
healthcare markets. All products are distributed nationally.
For more information, visit our web site at
http://www.flexsteel.com.
FLEXSTEEL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND
SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands) March 31, June 30, 2011 2010
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS: Cash $ 12,201 $ 8,278 Trade receivables, net
35,612 35,748 Inventories 74,737 72,637 Other 5,320 5,126 Total
current assets 127,870 121,789 NONCURRENT ASSETS: Property,
plant, and equipment, net 20,453 21,614 Other assets 15,867 14,267
TOTAL $ 164,190 $ 157,670
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES: Accounts payable – trade $ 10,778 $
10,815 Accrued liabilities 19,375 20,174 Total current liabilities
30,153 30,989 LONG-TERM LIABILITIES: Other long-term
liabilities 9,485 9,069 Total liabilities 39,638 40,058
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 124,552 117,612 TOTAL $ 164,190 $
157,670 FLEXSTEEL INDUSTRIES,
INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended March 31, March 31, 2011 2010 2011
2010 NET SALES $ 85,175 $ 81,451 $ 255,226 $ 240,916
COST OF GOODS SOLD (66,968 ) (63,418 ) (198,589 ) (186,286 ) GROSS
MARGIN 18,207 18,033 56,637 54,630 SELLING, GENERAL AND
ADMINISTRATIVE (14,561 ) (14,122 ) (44,966 ) (43,526 ) FACILITY
CLOSING COSTS – – (1,016 ) – OPERATING INCOME
3,646 3,911 10,655 11,104
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest and other income 129 115 244 238 Interest expense –
(206 ) – (439 ) Total 129 (91 ) 244 (201 )
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
3,775 3,820 10,899 10,903 INCOME TAX PROVISION (1,320 ) (1,500 )
(3,970 ) (4,240 ) NET INCOME $ 2,455 $ 2,320 $ 6,929
$ 6,663 AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:
Basic 6,710 6,622 6,687 6,596 Diluted 6,968
6,739 6,910 6,666 EARNINGS PER SHARE OF COMMON
STOCK: Basic $ 0.37 $ 0.35 $ 1.04 $ 1.01
Diluted $ 0.35 $ 0.34 $ 1.00 $ 1.00
FLEXSTEEL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) (in thousands)
Nine Months Ended March 31, 2011 2010
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $ 6,929 $ 6,663 Adjustments to reconcile net income to
net cash
provided by (used in) operating
activities:
Depreciation 2,028 2,261 Deferred income taxes (809 ) (1,009 )
Stock-based compensation expense 844 681 Provision for losses on
accounts receivable 890 789 Gain on disposition of capital assets
(108 ) (15 ) Changes in operating assets and liabilities (3,755 )
9,865 Net cash provided by operating activities 6,019
19,235
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Net purchases of investments (230 ) (283 ) Proceeds from sale of
capital assets 143 20 Capital expenditures (991 ) (1,175 ) Net cash
used in investing activities (1,078 ) (1,438 )
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net repayment of borrowings – (10,000 ) Dividends paid (1,336 )
(988 ) Proceeds from issuance of common stock 318 292
Net cash used in financing activities (1,018 ) (10,696 )
Increase in cash 3,923 7,101 Cash at beginning of period 8,278
1,714 Cash at end of period $ 12,201 $ 8,815
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