FLXS Flexsteel Industries Inc

Flexsteel Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:FLXS) today reported net sales for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011 of $339.4 million compared to $326.5 million in the prior fiscal year, an increase of 4.0%. Net sales for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 were $84.2 million compared to the prior year quarter of $85.6 million, a decrease of 1.6%.

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, residential net sales were $258.1 million compared to $246.0 million for the year ended June 30, 2010, an increase of 4.9%. Commercial net sales were $81.3 million for the year ended June 30, 2011, an increase of 1.1% from net sales of $80.5 million for the year ended June 30, 2010.

For the quarter ended June 30, 2011, residential net sales were $64.4 million compared to the prior year quarter of $65.7 million, a decrease of 2.0%. Commercial net sales were $19.8 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 compared to $19.9 million in the prior year quarter.

Net income for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011 was $10.4 million or $1.50 per share compared to net income of $10.8 million or $1.61 per share in the prior year. The current year includes pre-tax charges of $1.6 million related to closing a manufacturing facility. Employee separation and other closing costs of $1.0 million are reported as facility closing costs and an inventory write-down of $0.6 million is charged to cost of goods sold. Net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 was $3.5 million or $0.50 per share compared to net income of $4.1 million or $0.61 per share in the prior year quarter.

Gross margin for the years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 was 22.8%. For the year ended June 30, 2011 the $0.6 million inventory write-down related to facility closing is offset by operational improvements. Gross margin for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 was 24.5% compared to 23.6% in the prior year quarter. The gross margin improvement for the quarter is due to operational improvements and changes in product mix.

For the fiscal years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, selling, general and administrative expenses were 17.8% and 17.5% of net sales, respectively. The percentage increase for the year ended June 30, 2011 reflects higher legal and professional fees. Selling, general and administrative expenses were 18.4% and 16.0% of net sales for the quarters ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, with the increase due to higher legal and professional fees and costs associated with the introduction of a new residential furniture gallery format.

All earnings per share amounts are on a diluted basis.

Working capital (current assets less current liabilities) at June 30, 2011 was $100.7 million as compared to $90.8 million at June 30, 2010. Significant changes in working capital from June 30, 2010 to June 30, 2011 included increased cash of $9.6 million and decreased accruals of $2.4 million partially offset by decreased accounts receivable of $4.3 million. The decrease in receivables is due to timing of collections and lower shipment volume in the fourth fiscal quarter.

Cash increased by $9.6 million during fiscal year 2011 with net cash provided by operating activities of $13.8 million offset by capital expenditures of $2.6 million and payment of dividends of $1.8 million. Depreciation expense was $2.7 million and $3.0 million for the years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The Company expects that capital expenditures will be approximately $15.0 million in fiscal year 2012. The Company plans to invest approximately $12 million to construct, furnish and equip a corporate office building in Dubuque, Iowa, and the balance of the expenditures on delivery and manufacturing equipment.

OutlookWe had modest gains in sales for the current year over the prior year partially due to a strong backlog entering the year. We enter fiscal year 2012 with lower backlogs and anticipate that first quarter fiscal year 2012 sales will be lower than first quarter fiscal year 2011. Macroeconomic conditions, such as, high unemployment, minimal job growth, a weak housing market and low levels of consumer confidence continue to adversely impact our business. The macroeconomic environment tempers expectations of top line growth through the first part of fiscal year 2012. The commercial office industry is reporting improving order trends. While we have benefited minimally from those improvements to date, we believe we will see increased sales volume during fiscal year 2012. We anticipate increased orders for hospitality products during fiscal year 2012 resulting from pent up demand caused by delays in typical refurbishing cycles for hotel properties.

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.

Analysts Conference CallWe will host a conference call for analysts on Wednesday, August 17, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. Central Time. To access the call, please dial 1-866-830-5279 and provide the operator with ID# 73569763. 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# 73569763.

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 herein. 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, supply chain disruptions, litigation, the effectiveness of new product introductions and distribution channels, the product mix of sales, pricing pressures, the cost of raw materials and fuel, retention and recruitment of key employees, actions by governments including laws, regulations, taxes and tariffs, inflation, the amount of sales generated and the profit margins thereon, competition (both U.S. and foreign), credit exposure with customers, participation in multi-employer pension plans and general economic conditions. For further information regarding these risks and uncertainties, see the “Risk Factors” section in Item 1A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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)         June 30, June 30, 2011 2010  

ASSETS

  CURRENT ASSETS: Cash $ 17,889 $ 8,278 Trade receivables, net 31,451 35,748 Inventories 73,680 72,637 Other 5,333   5,126   Total current assets 128,353 121,789   NONCURRENT ASSETS: Property, plant, and equipment, net 21,387 21,614 Other assets 14,937   14,267     TOTAL $ 164,677   $ 157,670      

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

  CURRENT LIABILITIES: Accounts payable – trade $ 9,899 $ 10,815 Accrued liabilities 17,771   20,174   Total current liabilities 27,670 30,989   LONG-TERM LIABILITIES: Other long-term liabilities 8,434   9,069   Total liabilities 36,104 40,058   SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 128,573   117,612     TOTAL $ 164,677   $ 157,670                 FLEXSTEEL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED) (In thousands, except per share data)   Three Months Ended Fiscal Year Ended June 30, June 30, 2011 2010 2011     2010 NET SALES $ 84,200 $ 85,550 $ 339,426 $ 326,466 COST OF GOODS SOLD (63,536 ) (65,399 ) (262,124 ) (251,685 ) GROSS MARGIN 20,664 20,151 77,302 74,781 SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE (15,455 ) (13,727 ) (60,422 ) (57,252 )

FACILITY CLOSING COSTS

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  (1,016 )

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  OPERATING INCOME 5,209   6,424   15,864   17,529  

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):

Interest and other income 99 123 343 361 Interest expense –   –   –   (439 ) Total 99   123   343   (78 ) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 5,308 6,547 16,207 17,451 INCOME TAX PROVISION (1,820 ) (2,410 ) (5,790 ) (6,650 ) NET INCOME $ 3,488   $ 4,137   $ 10,417   $ 10,801   AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING: Basic 6,710   6,645  

 

6,693

 

6,608

  Diluted 6,984   6,792  

 

6,929

 

6,697

  EARNINGS PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK: Basic $ 0.52   $ 0.62  

 

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1.56

 

$

1.63

  Diluted $ 0.50   $ 0.61  

 

$

1.50

 

$

1.61

        FLEXSTEEL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) (In thousands)  

Fiscal Year Ended

June 30, 2011     2010  

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

Net income $ 10,417 $ 10,801 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Depreciation 2,690 2,986 Deferred income taxes 54 (963 ) Stock-based compensation expense 1,014 781 Provision for losses on accounts receivable 870 920 Other non-cash, net 224 218 Gain on disposition of capital assets (185 ) (9 ) Changes in operating assets and liabilities (1,284 ) 4,385   Net cash provided by operating activities 13,800   19,119    

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

Net purchases of investments (288 ) (362 ) Proceeds from sale of capital assets 187 34 Capital expenditures (2,573 ) (1,251 ) Net cash used in investing activities (2,674 ) (1,579 )  

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

Net payment of borrowings

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(10,000 ) Dividends paid (1,839 ) (1,320 ) Proceeds from issuance of common stock 324   344   Net cash used in financing activities (1,515 ) (10,976 )   Increase in cash and cash equivalents 9,611 6,564 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 8,278   1,714   Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 17,889   $ 8,278