UNITED STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON,
D.C. 20549
FORM
8-K
CURRENT
REPORT
Pursuant
to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date
of Report (Date of earliest event reported) April
19, 2011
FLEXSTEEL
INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Minnesota |
0-5151 |
42-0442319 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
3400 Jackson Street, Dubuque, Iowa |
52001 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code 563-556-7730
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) |
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On April 19, 2011, Flexsteel Industries, Inc. issued a press release announcing Third Quarter and Year-To-Date Fiscal 2011 Operating Results. A copy of the Press Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1 – Press Release by Flexsteel Industries, Inc. on April 19, 2011.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
FLEXSTEEL INDUSTRIES, INC. |
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(Registrant) | ||||||
Date: | April 19, 2011 | By: |
/s/ Timothy E. Hall |
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Timothy E. Hall |
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Vice President-Finance, CFO, and Secretary |
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Principal Financial and Accounting Officer |
Exhibit 99.1
Flexsteel Reports Third Quarter Sales and Net Income Gains
DUBUQUE, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 2011--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 Call
We 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 Statements
Statements, 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 Flexsteel
Flexsteel 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) |
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(in thousands) | |||||||
March 31, | June 30, | ||||||
2011 | 2010 | ||||||
ASSETS |
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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 |
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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): |
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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) | |||||||||
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Nine Months Ended | |||||||||
March 31, | |||||||||
2011 | 2010 | ||||||||
OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
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Net income | $ | 6,929 | $ | 6,663 | |||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities: |
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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: |
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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: |
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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 |
CONTACT:
Flexsteel Industries, Inc., Dubuque, IA
Timothy E. Hall,
563-585-8392
Chief Financial Officer