UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended May 28,August 27, 2022

 

OR

 

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from _____________________________ to _______________________

 

Commission File No. 000-00209

 

BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Virginia54-0135270

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

                                   

3525 Fairystone Park Highway

Bassett, Virginia 24055

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

 

(276) 629-6000

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

 

Trading Symbol

 

Name of exchange on which registered

Common Stock ($5.00 par value)

 

BSET

 

NASDAQ

 

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒  No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large Accelerated FilerAccelerated Filer
Non-accelerated FilerSmaller Reporting Company
  Emerging Growth Company

    

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

 

At June 24,September 23, 2022, 9,247,4109,155,740 shares of common stock of the Registrant were outstanding.

 

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BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

ITEM PAGE PAGE
    
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATIONPART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
    

1.

Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of May 28, 2022 (unaudited) and November 27, 2021 and for the three and six months ended May 28, 2022 (unaudited) and May 29, 2021 (unaudited) Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of August 27, 2022 (unaudited) and November 27, 2021 and for the three and nine months ended August 27, 2022 (unaudited) and August 28, 2021 (unaudited) 
    

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income 3
    

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income4
    

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

5

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets5
    

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

6

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows6
    

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

7

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements7
    

2.

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

23

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 23
    

3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

34

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 34
    

4.

Controls and Procedures

34

Controls and Procedures34
    

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION 
PART II - OTHER INFORMATIONPART II - OTHER INFORMATION
    

1.

Legal Proceedings

35

Legal Proceedings35
    

2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Use of Proceeds and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

35

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Use of Proceeds and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities35
    

3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

35

Defaults Upon Senior Securities 35
    

6.

Exhibits

36

Exhibits 35

           

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

FOR THE PERIODS ENDED MAY 28,AUGUST 27, 2022 AND MAY 29,AUGUST 28, 2021 – UNAUDITED

(In thousands except per share data)

 

 

Quarter Ended

  

Six Months Ended

  

Quarter Ended

  

Nine Months Ended

 
          
 

May 28, 2022

  

May 29, 2021

  

May 28, 2022

  

May 29, 2021

  

August 27, 2022

  

August 28, 2021

  

August 27, 2022

  

August 28, 2021

 
          

Net sales of furniture and accessories

 $128,706  $109,997  $246,570  $211,652  $118,012  $104,870  $364,582  $316,522 

Cost of furniture and accessories sold

  62,767   52,911   123,239   101,163   57,240   52,263   180,479   153,426 

Gross profit

 65,939  57,086  123,331  110,489  60,772  52,607  184,103  163,096 
          

Selling, general and administrative expenses

  54,927   50,001   105,841   97,842  54,695  47,631  160,536  145,473 

Gain on sale of real estate

  4,595   -   4,595   - 

Income from operations

 11,012  7,085  17,490  12,647  10,672  4,976  28,162  17,623 
          

Other loss, net

  (627)  (259)  (1,256)  (560)  (594)  (268)  (1,850)  (828)

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

 10,385  6,826  16,234  12,087  10,078  4,708  26,312  16,795 
          

Income tax expense

  2,642   1,749   4,200   3,313   2,305   1,267   6,505   4,579 
          

Income from continuing operations

 7,743  5,077  12,034  8,774  7,773  3,441  19,807  12,216 
          

Discontinued operations:

          

Income from operations of logistical services

 0  1,222  1,712  1,644 

Gain on disposal

 53,254  0  53,254  0 

Income tax expense

  13,879   325   14,309   433 

Income (loss) from operations of logistical services

 -  (565) 1,712  1,079 

Gain on disposal (less adjustments)

 (193) -  53,061  - 

Income tax expense (benefit)

  (48)  (140)  14,261   294 
          

Income from discontinued operations

  39,375   897   40,657   1,211 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

  (145)  (425)  40,512   785 
          

Net income

 $47,118  $5,974  $52,691  $9,985  $7,628  $3,016  $60,319  $13,001 
          

Basic earnings per share:

          

Income from continuing operations

 $0.81  $0.51  $1.25  $0.89  $0.84  $0.35  $2.08  $1.24 

Income from discontinued operations

  4.14   0.09   4.22   0.12 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

  (0.02)  (0.04)  4.26   0.08 

Basic and diluted earnings per share

 $4.95  $0.60  $5.47  $1.01  $0.82  $0.31  $6.34  $1.32 
          

Diluted earnings per share:

          

Income from continuing operations

 $0.81  $0.51  $1.25  $0.89  $0.84  $0.35  $2.08  $1.24 

Income from discontinued operations

  4.13   0.09   4.22   0.12 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

  (0.02)  (0.04)  4.26   0.08 

Diluted earnings per share

 $4.94  $0.60  $5.47  $1.01  $0.82  $0.31  $6.34  $1.32 
         

Regular dividends per share

 $0.16  $0.14  $0.44  $0.39 
         

Special dividend per share

 $-  $-  $1.50  $0.25 

 

The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION – CONTINUED

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE PERIODS ENDED MAY 28,AUGUST 27, 2022 AND MAY 29,AUGUST 28, 2021 – UNAUDITED

(In thousands)

 

 

Quarter Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

Quarter Ended

  

Nine Months Ended

 
 

May 28, 2022

  

May 29, 2021

  

May 28, 2022

  

May 29, 2021

  

August 27, 2022

  

August 28, 2021

  

August 27, 2022

  

August 28, 2021

 
          

Net income

 $47,118  $5,974  $52,691  $9,985  $7,628  $3,016  $60,319  $13,001 
Other comprehensive income:          

Amortization associated with Long Term Cash Awards (LTCA)

 33  36  66  72  33  36  99  108 

Income taxes related to LTCA

 (8) (9) (16) (18) (8) (9) (24) (28)

Amortization associated with supplemental executive retirement defined benefit plan (SERP)

 31  11  62  22  31  11  93  33 

Income taxes related to SERP

  (8)  (3)  (16)  (6)  (8)  (3)  (24)  (9)
          

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

  48   35   96   70   48   35   144   104 
          

Total comprehensive income

 $47,166  $6,009  $52,787  $10,055  $7,676  $3,051  $60,463  $13,105 

 

The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION – CONTINUED

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

MAY 28,AUGUST 27, 2022 AND NOVEMBER 27, 2021

(In thousands)

 

 

(Unaudited)

     

(Unaudited)

    

 

May 28, 2022

  

November 27, 2021

  

August 27, 2022

  

November 27, 2021

 
Assets  

Current assets

        

Cash and cash equivalents

 $71,610  $34,374  $66,870  $34,374 

Short-term investments

 17,715  17,715  17,715  17,715 

Accounts receivable, net

 22,836  20,567  20,950  20,567 

Inventories

 92,865  78,004  91,681  78,004 

Recoverable income taxes

 1,724  8,379  5,427  8,379 

Current assets of discontinued operations held for sale

 0  11,064  -  11,064 

Retail real estate held for sale

 3,623  0 

Other current assets

  11,349   10,181   11,104   10,181 

Total current assets

  221,722   180,284   213,747   180,284 
  

Property and equipment, net

 73,706  69,168  75,513  69,168 
  

Deferred income taxes

 6,985  3,189  6,045  3,189 

Goodwill and other intangible assets

 14,326  14,354  14,313  14,354 

Right of use assets under operating leases

 91,256  95,955  86,809  95,955 

Long-term assets of discontinued operations held for sale

 0  52,757  -  52,757 

Other

  5,758   5,953   6,260   5,953 

Total long-term assets

  118,325   172,208   113,427   172,208 

Total assets

 $413,753  $421,660  $402,687  $421,660 
  
Liabilities and Stockholders Equity        

Current liabilities

        

Accounts payable

 $26,952  $23,988  $24,189  $23,988 

Accrued compensation and benefits

 12,620  12,639  12,809  12,639 

Customer deposits

 46,391  51,492  40,311  51,492 

Current portion operating lease obligations

 20,291  20,235  19,969  20,235 

Current liabilities of discontinued operations held for sale

 0  16,095  -  16,095 

Other current liabilites and accrued expenses

  14,832   9,770   12,746   9,770 

Total current liabilities

  121,086   134,219   110,024   134,219 
  

Long-term liabilities

        

Post employment benefit obligations

 13,055  12,968  13,016  12,968 

Long-term portion of operating lease obligations

 88,803  94,845  84,102  94,845 

Long-term liabilities of discontinued operations held for sale

 0  16,210  -  16,210 

Other long-term liabilities

  668   686   606   686 

Total long-term liabilities

  102,526   124,709   97,724   124,709 
  
 

Stockholders equity

        

Common stock

 46,396  48,811  46,064  48,811 

Retained earnings

 145,471  115,631  150,553  115,631 

Additional paid-in capital

 0  113  -  113 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

  (1,726)  (1,823)  (1,678)  (1,823)

Total stockholders' equity

  190,141   162,732   194,939   162,732 

Total liabilities and stockholders equity

 $413,753  $421,660  $402,687  $421,660 

 

The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION – CONTINUED

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE PERIODS ENDED MAY 28,AUGUST 27, 2022 AND MAY 29,AUGUST 28, 2021 – UNAUDITED

(In thousands)

 

 

Six Months Ended

  

Nine Months Ended

 
 

May 28, 2022

  

May 29, 2021

  

August 27, 2022

  

August 28, 2021

 
Operating activities:        

Net income

 $52,691  $9,985  $60,319  $13,001 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:  

Depreciation and amortization

 6,065  6,893  8,732  10,458 

Gain on disposal of discontinued operations

 (53,254) 0  (53,061) - 

Gain on sale of property and equipment

 (4,603) (68)

Deferred income taxes

 (3,796) 1,201  (2,856) 1,053 

Other, net

 915  255  1,425  478 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:  

Accounts receivable

 (1,829) (3,442) 57  (4,329)

Inventories

 (14,861) (12,415) (13,677) (18,941)

Other current assets

 6,421  25  2,961  (100)

Right of use assets under operating leases

 11,153  12,558  15,881  18,857 

Customer deposits

 (5,101) 8,149  (11,181) 11,341 

Accounts payable and other liabilities

 4,891  2,775  1,227  2,750 

Obligations under operating leases

  (12,241)  (13,934)  (17,519)  (20,823)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

  (8,946)  12,050   (12,295)  13,677 
  
Investing activities:        

Purchases of property and equipment

 (12,638) (3,483) (17,266) (7,141)

Proceeds from sales of property and equipment

 9  96  8,226  101 

Proceeds from the disposal of discontinued operations, net

 85,521  0  84,534  - 

Other

  (538)  (335)  (1,428)  (1,173)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

  72,354   (3,722)  74,066   (8,213)
  
Financing activities:        

Cash dividends

 (17,170) (4,954) (18,734) (6,321)

Proceeds from the exercise of stock options

 0  42  -  42 

Other issuance of common stock

 177  172  340  266 

Repurchases of common stock

 (8,642) (2,925) (10,263) (5,566)

Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards

 0  (219) -  (219)

Repayments of finance lease obligations

  (537)  (467)  (618)  (854)

Net cash used in financing activities

  (26,172)  (8,351)  (29,275)  (12,652)

Change in cash and cash equivalents

 37,236  (23) 32,496  (7,188)

Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period

  34,374   45,799   34,374   45,799 
  . 

Cash and cash equivalents - end of period

 $71,610  $45,776  $66,870  $38,611 

 

The accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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PART I-FINANCIAL INFORMATION-CONTINUED

BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-UNAUDITED
MAY 28,

AUGUST 27, 2022

(Dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

 

1. Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for complete financial statements. In our opinion, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.

 

References to “ASC” included hereinafter refer to the Accounting Standards Codification established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) as the source of authoritative GAAP.

 

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated (“Bassett”, “we”, “our”, or the “Company”) and our wholly-owned subsidiaries of which we have a controlling interest. In accordance with ASC Topic 810, we have evaluated our licensees and certain other entities to determine whether they are variable interest entities (“VIEs”) of which we are the primary beneficiary and thus would require consolidation in our financial statements. To date we have concluded that none of our licensees represent VIEs. We arewere the primary beneficiary of one VIE by virtue of our control over the activities that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance. This VIE was created to effect a Section 1031 like-kind exchange involving the purchase of real property in the state of Florida and the sale of real property in the state of Texas (see Note 12, Discontinued Operations & Assets Held for Sale –13, Retail Real Estate Held for Sale)Transactions). Subsequent to the completion of the exchange transactions during the third quarter of fiscal 2022, the sole equity interest in the VIE was transferred to Bassett and the entity is now consolidated as a wholly owned subsidiary.

 

Revenue from the sale of furniture and accessories is reported in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income net of estimates for returns and allowances.

 

On January 31, 2022, we entered into a definitive agreement to sell substantially all of the assets of our wholly-owned subsidiary, Zenith Freight Lines, LLC (“Zenith”) to J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (“J.B. Hunt”). The sale was completed on February 28, 2022. Accordingly, the operations of our logistical services segment as well as the gain realized upon disposal are presented in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income as discontinued operations, and the assets sold to and liabilities assumed by J.B. Hunt are presented in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of November 27, 2021 as assets and liabilities of discontinued operations held for sale. See Note 12, Discontinued Operations, & Assets Held for Sale, for additional information. Costs incurred by Bassett for logistical services performed for Bassett by Zenith are included in selling, general and administrative expenses.

 

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

 

Effective as of the beginning of fiscal 2022, we have adopted Accounting Standards Update No. 2019-12 – Income Taxes (Topic 740) Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes. The amendments in ASU 2019-12 eliminate certain exceptions related to the approach for intraperiod tax allocation, the methodology for calculating income taxes in an interim period and the recognition of deferred tax liabilities for outside basis differences. ASU 2019-12 also clarifies and simplifies other aspects of the accounting for income taxes. The amendments in ASU 2019-12 became effective for us as of the beginning of our 2022 fiscal year. We adopted ASU 2019-12 on a prospective basis and the adoption did not have a material impact upon our financial condition or results of operations.

 

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current year presentation.

 

 

2. Interim Financial Presentation

 

All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in the condensed consolidated financial statements. The results of operations for the three and sixnine months ended May 28,August 27, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of results for the full fiscal year. These interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 27, 2021.

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PART I-FINANCIAL INFORMATION-CONTINUED

BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-UNAUDITED

AUGUST 27, 2022

(Dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

Income Taxes

 

We calculate an anticipated effective tax rate for the year based on our annual estimates of pretax income and use that effective tax rate to record our year-to-date income tax provision.  Any change in annual projections of pretax income could have a significant impact on our effective tax rate for the respective quarter.

 

Our effective tax rate was 26.0%22.8% and 25.6% for both the three and sixnine months ended May 28,August 27, 2022, respectively, and 25.8%27.2% and 27.3% for the three and sixnine months ended May 29,August 28, 2021, respectively. These effective rates differ from the federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to the effects of state income taxes and various permanent differences, including those associated with Company-owned life insurance, and tax of $552 for the three and sixnine months ended May 28,August 27, 2022 associated with non-deductible goodwill written off in connection with our sale of Zenith and included in income tax on discontinued operations, and tax benefits (deficiencies)deficiencies of $18 and ($117)$117 during the three and sixnine months ended May 29,August 28, 2021 arising from stock-based compensation.

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PART I-FINANCIAL INFORMATION-CONTINUED
BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-UNAUDITED
MAY 28, 2022
(Dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds, during the sixnine months ended May 28,August 27, 2022 was $14,663,$20,722, including approximately one half of the estimated tax payable on the taxable gain realized on our sale of Zenith. Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds, during the sixnine months ended May 29,August 28, 2021 was $626.$624. These cash payments for income taxes are included in cash flows from operating activities in the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of cash flows.

Net recoverable income taxes at May 28, 2022 of $1,724 include a federal claim for refund of $8,511 arising from the carryback of our fiscal 2020 net operating loss (NOL) partially offset by an accrual for the remainder of the estimated tax payable on the taxable gain realized on our sale of Zenith. Net recoverable income taxes at November 27, 2021 of $8,379 consisted primarily of the federal claim for refund due to the 2020 NOL carryback.

 

 

3. Financial Instruments and Investments

 

Financial Instruments

 

Our financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments in certificates of deposit (CDs), accounts receivable, and accounts payable. Because of their short maturities, the carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments in CDs, accounts receivable, and accounts payable approximate fair value.

 

Investments

 

Our short-term investments of $17,715 at May 28,August 27, 2022 and November 27, 2021 consisted of CDs. At May 28,August 27, 2022, the CDs had original terms averaging eight months, bearing interest at rates ranging from 0.05%0.25% to 1.50%3.00%. At May 28,August 27, 2022, the weighted average remaining time to maturity of the CDs was approximately threesix months and the weighted average yield of the CDs was approximately 0.26%2.17%. Each CD is placed with a federally insured financial institution and all deposits are within federal deposit insurance limits. Due to the nature of these investments and their relatively short maturities, the carrying amount of the short-term investments at May 28,August 27, 2022 and November 27, 2021 approximates their fair value.

 

 

4. Accounts Receivable

 

Accounts receivable consists of the following:

 

 

May 28, 2022

  

November 27, 2021

  

August 27, 2022

  

November 27, 2021

 

Gross accounts receivable

 $23,595  $21,134  $21,902  $21,134 

Allowance for doubtful accounts

  (759)  (567)  (952)  (567)

Accounts receivable, net

 $22,836  $20,567  $20,950  $20,567 

 

We maintain an allowance for credit losses for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. The allowance for credit losses is based on a review of specifically identified accounts in addition to an overall aging analysis which is applied to accounts pooled on the basis of similar risk characteristics. Judgments are made with respect to the collectibility of accounts receivable within each pool based on historical experience, current payment practices and current economic trends based on our expectations over the expected life of the receivables, which is generally ninety days or less. Actual credit losses could differ from those estimates.

 

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PART I-FINANCIAL INFORMATION-CONTINUED

BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-UNAUDITED
MAY 28,

AUGUST 27, 2022

(Dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

Activity in the allowance for credit losses for the three and sixnine months ended May 28,August 27, 2022 was as follows:

 

 

2022

 
 

Balance at November 27, 2021

 $567  $567 

Additions charged to expense

 180  439 

Write-offs against allowance

  12   (54)

Balance at May 28, 2022

 $759 

Balance at August 27, 2022

 $952 

 

We believe that the carrying value of our net accounts receivable approximates fair value. The inputs into these fair value estimates reflect our market assumptions and are not observable. Consequently, the inputs are considered to be Level 3 as specified in the fair value hierarchy in ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. See Note 3.

 

 

5. Inventories

 

Domestic furniture inventories are valued at the lower of cost, which is determined using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method, or market. Imported inventories and those applicable to our Lane Venture and Bassett Outdoor lines are valued at the lower of cost, which is determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method, or net realizable value.

 

Inventories were comprised of the following:

 

 

May 28,

2022

  

November 27,

2021

  

August 27, 2022

  

November 27, 2021

 

Wholesale finished goods

 $52,430  $40,254  $50,617  $40,254 

Work in process

 610  482  695  482 

Raw materials and supplies

 22,560  21,653  23,527  21,653 

Retail merchandise

  34,290   30,914   35,169   30,914 

Total inventories on first-in, first-out method

 109,890  93,303  110,008  93,303 

LIFO adjustment

 (11,650) (10,483) (12,407) (10,483)

Reserve for excess and obsolete inventory

  (5,375)  (4,816)  (5,920)  (4,816)
 $92,865  $78,004  $91,681  $78,004 

 

We estimate an inventory reserve for excess quantities and obsolete items based on specific identification and historical write-offs, taking into account future demand, market conditions and the respective valuations at LIFO. The need for these reserves is primarily driven by the normal product life cycle. As products mature and sales volumes decline, we rationalize our product offerings to respond to consumer tastes and keep our product lines fresh. If actual demand or market conditions in the future are less favorable than those estimated, additional inventory write-downs may be required. In determining reserves, we calculate separate reserves on our wholesale and retail inventories. Our wholesale inventories tend to carry the majority of the reserves for excess quantities and obsolete inventory due to the nature of our distribution model. These wholesale reserves primarily represent design and/or style obsolescence. Typically, product is not shipped to our retail warehouses until a consumer has ordered and paid a deposit for the product. We do not typically hold retail inventory for stock purposes. Consequently, floor sample inventory and inventory for delivery to customers account for the majority of our inventory at retail. Retail reserves are based on accessory and clearance floor sample inventory in our stores and any inventory that is not associated with a specific customer order in our retail warehouses.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-UNAUDITED
MAY 28,

AUGUST 27, 2022

(Dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

Activity in the reserves for excess quantities and obsolete inventory by segment are as follows:

 

 

Wholesale

Segment

  

Retail Segment

  

Total

  

Wholesale
Segment

  

Retail Segment

  

Total

 
  

Balance at November 27, 2021

 $3,683  $1,133  $4,816  $3,683  $1,133  $4,816 

Additions charged to expense

 1,115  518  1,633  1,941  862  2,803 

Write-offs

  (568)  (506)  (1,074)  (982)  (717)  (1,699)

Balance at May 28, 2022

 $4,230  $1,145  $5,375 

Balance at August 27, 2022

 $4,642  $1,278  $5,920 

 

Our estimates and assumptions have been reasonably accurate in the past. We have not made any significant changes to our methodology for determining inventory reserves in 2022 and do not anticipate that our methodology is likely to change in the future.

 

 

6. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

 

Goodwill and other intangible assets consisted of the following:

 

 

May 28, 2022

  

August 27, 2022

 
 

Gross

Carrying

Amount

  

Accumulated Amortization

  

Intangible

Assets, Net

  

Gross Carrying
Amount

  

Accumulated
Amortization

  

Intangible
Assets, Net

 

Intangibles subject to amortization

  

Customer relationships

 $512  $(251) $261  $512  $(264) $248 
  

Intangibles not subject to amortization:

  

Trade names

  6,848   6,848 

Goodwill

   7,217       7,217 
  

Total goodwill and other intangible assets

  $14,326      $14,313 

 

 

November 27, 2021

  

November 27, 2021

 
 

Gross

Carrying

Amount

  

Accumulated Amortization

  

Intangible

Assets, Net

  

Gross Carrying Amount

  

Accumulated Amortization

  

Intangible Assets, Net

 

Intangibles subject to amortization

  

Customer relationships

 $512  $(223) $289  $512  $(223) $289 
  

Intangibles not subject to amortization:

  

Trade names

  6,848   6,848 

Goodwill

   7,217       7,217 
  

Total goodwill and other intangible assets

  $14,354      $14,354 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-UNAUDITED
MAY 28,

AUGUST 27, 2022

(Dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

The carrying amounts of goodwill by reportable segment at both May 28,August 27, 2022 and November 27, 2021 are as follows:

 

 

Original

 

Accumulated

    

Original

 

Accumulated

   
 

Recorded

 

Impairment

 

Carrying

  

Recorded

 

Impairment

 

Carrying

 
 

Value

  

Losses

  

Amount

  

Value

  

Losses

  

Amount

 
  

Wholesale

 $9,188  $(1,971) $7,217  $9,188  $(1,971) $7,217 

Retail

  1,926   (1,926)  0   1,926   (1,926)  - 
 

Total goodwill

 $11,114  $(3,897) $7,217  $11,114  $(3,897) $7,217 

 

Goodwill and other intangible assets associated with our logistical services segment totaling $9,094 at November 27, 2021 are included in assets of discontinued operations held for sale in the accompanying balance sheet (see Note 12).

 

Amortization expense associated with intangible assets during the three and sixnine months ended May 28,August 27, 2022 and May 29,August 28, 2021 was as follows:

 

  

Quarter Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

May 28, 2022

  

May 29, 2021

  

May 28, 2022

  

May 29, 2021

 
                 

Intangible asset amortization expense

 $14  $14  $28  $28 
  

Quarter Ended

  

Nine Months Ended

 
             
  

August 27, 2022

  

August 28, 2021

  

August 27, 2022

  

August 28, 2021

 
                 

Intangible asset amortization expense

 $14  $14  $42  $42 

 

Estimated future amortization expense for intangible assets that exist at May 28,August 27, 2022 is as follows:

 

Remainder of fiscal 2022

 $28  $15 

Fiscal 2023

 57  57 

Fiscal 2024

 57  57 

Fiscal 2025

 57  57 

Fiscal 2026

 57  57 

Fiscal 2027

  5   5 
 

Total

 $261  $248 

 

 

7. Bank Credit Facility

 

Our bank credit facility provides for a line of credit of up to $25,000. At May 28,August 27, 2022, we had $3,931 outstanding under standby letters of credit against our line, leaving availability under our credit line of $21,069.$21,069. In addition, we had outstanding standby letters of credit with another bank totaling $325 at May 28,August 27, 2022. The line bears interest at the One-Month Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“One-Month Term SOFR”) plus 1.5% and is unsecured. Our bank charges a fee of 0.25% on the daily unused balance of the line, payable quarterly. Under the terms of the facility, we must maintain the following financial covenants, measured quarterly on a rolling twelve-month basis:

 

 

Consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 1.4 times,

 

 

Consolidated lease-adjusted leverage ratio not to exceed 3.0 times, and

 

 

Minimum tangible net worth of $140,000.

 

We were in compliance with these covenants at May 28,August 27, 2022 and expect to remain in compliance for the foreseeable future. The credit facility will mature on January 27, 2025, at which time any amounts outstanding under the facility will be due.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-UNAUDITED
MAY 28,

AUGUST 27, 2022

(Dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

 

8. Post Employment Benefit Obligations

 

Defined Benefit Plans

 

We have an unfunded Supplemental Retirement Income Plan (the “Supplemental Plan”) that covers one current and certain former executives. The liability for the Supplemental Plan was $9,105$9,062 and $9,192 as of May 28,August 27, 2022 and November 27, 2021, respectively.

 

We also have the Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated Management Savings Plan (the “Management Savings Plan”) which was established in the second quarter of fiscal 2017. The Management Savings Plan is an unfunded, nonqualified deferred compensation plan maintained for the benefit of certain highly compensated or management level employees. As part of the Management Savings Plan, we have made Long Term Cash Awards (“LTC Awards”) totaling $2,000 to certain management employees in the amount of $400 each. The liability for the LTC Awards was $1,543$1,560 and $1,548 as of May 28,August 27, 2022 and November 27, 2021, respectively.

 

The combined pension liability for the Supplemental Plan and LTC Awards is recorded as follows in the condensed consolidated balance sheets:

 

  

May 28,

2022

  

November 27,

2021

 

Accrued compensation and benefits

 $913  $913 

Post employment benefit obligations

  9,735   9,827 
         

Total pension liability

 $10,648  $10,740 

  

August 27, 2022

  

November 27, 2021

 

Accrued compensation and benefits

 $913  $913 

Post employment benefit obligations

  9,709   9,827 
         

Total pension liability

 $10,622  $10,740 

 

Components of net periodic pension costs for our defined benefit plans for the three and sixnine months ended May 28,August 27, 2022 and May 29,August 28, 2021 are as follows:

 

 

Quarter Ended

 

Six Months Ended

  

Quarter Ended

  

Nine Months Ended

 
 

May 28, 2022

 

May 29, 2021

 

May 28, 2022

 

May 29, 2021

  

August 27, 2022

 

August 28, 2021

 

August 27, 2022

 

August 28, 2021

��

Service cost

 $9  $31  $18  $60  $9  $31  $27  $91 

Interest cost

 58  48  115  98  58  48  173  146 

Amortization of prior service costs

 31  31  63  63  31  31  94  94 

Amortization of loss

  33  15   67  30   33  15   100  45 
  

Net periodic pension cost

 $131  $125  $263  $251  $131  $125  $394  $376 

 

The components of net periodic pension cost other than the service cost component, which is included in selling, general and administrative expenses, are included in other loss, net in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

 

Deferred Compensation Plans

 

We have an unfunded deferred compensation plan that covers one current executive and certain former executives and provides for voluntary deferral of compensation. This plan has been frozen with no additional participants or deferrals permitted. Our liability under this plan was $1,652$1,657 and $1,648 as of May 28,August 27, 2022 and November 27, 2021, respectively.

 

We also have an unfunded, nonqualified deferred compensation plan maintained for the benefit of certain highly compensated or management level employees which was established under the Management Savings Plan. Our liability under this plan, including both accrued Company contributions and participant salary deferrals, was $1,964$1,946 and $1,789 as of May 28,August 27, 2022 and November 27, 2021, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-UNAUDITED
MAY 28,

AUGUST 27, 2022

(Dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

Our combined liability for all deferred compensation arrangements, including Company contributions and participant deferrals under the Management Savings Plan, is recorded as follows in the condensed consolidated balance sheets:

 

 

May 28,

2022

 

November 27,

2021

  

August 27, 2022

 

November 27, 2021

 

Accrued compensation and benefits

 $296  $296  $296  $296 

Post employment benefit obligations

  3,320  3,142   3,307  3,142 
  

Total deferred compensation liability

 $3,616  $3,437  $3,603  $3,438 

 

We recognized expense under our deferred compensation arrangements during the three and sixnine months ended May 28,August 27, 2022 and May 29,August 28, 2021 as follows:

 

  

Quarter Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

May 28, 2022

  

May 29, 2021

  

May 28, 2022

  

May 29, 2021

 

Deferred compensation expense

 $7  $202  $61  $355 
  

Quarter Ended

  

Nine Months Ended

 
  

August 27, 2022

  

August 28, 2021

  

August 27, 2022

  

August 28, 2021

 

Deferred compensation expense (benefit)

 $(7) $96  $54  $451 

 

 

9. Commitments and Contingencies

 

We are involved in various legal and environmental matters which arise in the normal course of business. Although the final outcome of these matters cannot be determined, based on the facts presently known, we believe that the final resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position or future results of operations.

 

 

10. Lease Guarantees

 

We have guaranteed certain lease obligations of licensee operators. Lease guarantees range from one to three years. We were contingently liable under licensee lease obligation guarantees in the amounts of $1,863$1,871 and $1,845 at May 28,August 27, 2022 and November 27, 2021, respectively.

 

In the event of default by an independent dealer under the guaranteed lease, we believe that the risk of loss is mitigated through a combination of options that include, but are not limited to, arranging for a replacement dealer or liquidating the collateral (primarily inventory). The proceeds of the above options are expected to cover the estimated amount of our future payments under the guarantee obligations, net of recorded reserves. The fair value of lease guarantees (an estimate of the cost to the Company to perform on these guarantees) at May 28,August 27, 2022 and November 27, 2021 was not material.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-UNAUDITED
MAY 28,

AUGUST 27, 2022

(Dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

 

11. Earnings Per Share

 

The following reconciles basic and diluted earnings per share:

 

 

Net Income

 

Weighted Average

Shares

 

Net Income

Per Share

  

Net Income

 

Weighted Average
Shares

 

Net Income
Per Share

 

For the quarter ended May 28, 2022:

 

For the quarter ended August 27, 2022:

 
 

Basic earnings per share - continuing operations

 $7,773  9,238,185  $0.84 
Add effect of dilutive securities: 

Restricted shares

  -  28,927  - 

Diluted earnings per share - continuing operations

 $7,773  9,267,112  $0.84 
 

Basic loss per share - discontinued operations

 $(145) 9,238,185  $(0.02)

Add effect of dilutive securities:

 

Restricted shares

  -  28,927  - 

Diluted loss per share - discontinued operations

 $(145) 9,267,112  $(0.02)
 

For the quarter ended August 28, 2021:

 
 

Basic earnings per share - continuing operations

 $3,441  9,779,928  $0.35 

Add effect of dilutive securities:

 

Options and restricted shares

  -  5,415  - 

Diluted earnings per share - continuing operations

 $3,441  9,785,343  $0.35 
 

Basic loss per share - discontinued operations

 $(425) 9,779,928  $(0.04)

Add effect of dilutive securities:

 

Options and restricted shares

  -  5,415  - 

Diluted loss per share - discontinued operations

 $(425) 9,785,343  $(0.04)
 
 

For the nine months ended August 27, 2022:

 
  

Basic earnings per share - continuing operations

 $7,743  9,521,085  $0.81  $19,807  9,503,937  $2.08 

Add effect of dilutive securities:

  

Restricted shares

  -  12,938  -   -  5,688  - 

Diluted earnings per share - continuing operations

 $7,743  9,534,023  $0.81  $19,807  9,509,625  $2.08 
  

Basic earnings per share - discontinued operations

 $39,375  9,521,085  $4.14  $40,512  9,503,937  $4.26 

Add effect of dilutive securities:

  

Restricted shares

  -  12,938  (0.01)  -  5,688  - 

Diluted earnings per share - discontinued operations

 $39,375  9,534,023  $4.13  $40,512  9,509,625  $4.26 
  

For the quarter ended May 29, 2021:

 

For the nine months ended August 28, 2021:

 
  

Basic earnings per share - continuing operations

 $5,077  9,894,627  $0.51  $12,216  9,864,691  $1.24 

Add effect of dilutive securities:

  

Options and restricted shares

  -  5,476  -   -  9,329  - 

Diluted earnings per share - continuing operations

 $5,077  9,900,103  $0.51  $12,216  9,874,020  $1.24 
  

Basic earnings per share - discontinued operations

 $897  9,894,627  $0.09  $785  9,864,691  $0.08 

Add effect of dilutive securities:

  

Options and restricted shares

  -  5,476  -   -  9,329  - 

Diluted earnings per share - discontinued operations

 $897  9,900,103  $0.09  $785  9,874,020  $0.08 
 

For the six months ended May 28, 2022:

 
 

Basic earnings per share - continuing operations

 $12,034  9,636,813  $1.25 

Add effect of dilutive securities:

 

Restricted shares

  -  2,917  - 

Diluted earnings per share - continuing operations

 $12,034  9,639,730  $1.25 
 

Basic earnings per share - discontinued operations

 $40,657  9,636,813  $4.22 

Add effect of dilutive securities:

 

Restricted shares

  -  2,917  - 

Diluted earnings per share - discontinued operations

 $40,657  9,639,730  $4.22 
 

For the six months ended May 29, 2021:

 
 

Basic earnings per share - continuing operations

 $8,774  9,907,073  $0.89 

Add effect of dilutive securities:

 

Options and restricted shares

  -  12,629  - 

Diluted earnings per share - continuing operations

 $8,774  9,919,702  $0.89 
 

Basic earnings per share - discontinued operations

 $1,211  9,907,073  $0.12 

Add effect of dilutive securities:

 

Options and restricted shares

  -  12,629  - 

Diluted earnings per share - discontinued operations

 $1,211  9,919,702  $0.12 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-UNAUDITED
MAY 28,

AUGUST 27, 2022

(Dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

For the three and sixnine months ended May 28,August 27, 2022 and May 29,August 28, 2021, the following potentially dilutive shares were excluded from the computations as their effect was anti-dilutive:

 

  

Quarter Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

May 28, 2022

  

May 29, 2021

  

May 28, 2022

  

May 29, 2021

 
                 

Unvested shares

  15,799   0   67,099   7,105 
  

Quarter Ended

  

Nine Months Ended

 
  

August 27, 2022

  

August 28, 2021

  

August 27, 2022

  

August 28, 2021

 
                 

Unvested shares

  15,799   -   67,099   7,105 

 

 

12. Discontinued Operations & Assets Held for Sale

Discontinued Operations

 

On January 31, 2022, we entered into a definitive agreement to sell substantially all of the assets of Zenith to J.B. Hunt. The sale was completed on February 28, 2022, at which time we received the following net proceeds:

 

Sales price prior to post-closing working capital adjustment

 $86,939  $86,939 

Less:

  

Amount held in escrow for contingencies related to representations and warranties (1)

 1,000  1,000 

Seller expenses paid at closing

  418  418 

Working capital adjustment paid to buyer

  987 
  

Net proceeds from the sale (2)

 $85,521  $84,534 

 

 

(1)

To be held in escrow until the first anniversary of the sale, at which time any amount not distributed or reserved for specified claims will be released to the Company. This amount is included in other current assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet at May 28,August 27, 2022.

 

 

(2)

Included in cash flows from investing activities in the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the sixnine months ended May 28,August 27, 2022.

 

The sales price iswas subject to a customary post-closing working capital adjustment which will bewas paid during the third quarter of fiscal 2022. Including the estimated effect of the working capital adjustment, we recognized a pre-tax gain from the sale of Zenith of $53,254.53,061.

 

The operations of our logistical services segment, which consisted entirely of the operations of Zenith, are presented in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income as discontinued operations, and the assets sold to and liabilities assumed by J.B. Hunt are presented in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as assets and liabilities of discontinued operations held for sale as of November 27, 2021.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-UNAUDITED
MAY 28,

AUGUST 27, 2022

(Dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

The following table summarizes the major classes of assets and liabilities of the discontinued operations held for sale as reported in the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of November 27, 2021:

 

  

November 27, 2021

 
Carrying amounts of major classes of assets included as part of discontinued operations:    

Accounts receivable, net

 $7,601 

Other current assets

  3,463 

Property and equipment, net

  24,898 

Goodwill and other intangible assets

  9,094 

Right of use assets under operating leases

  18,193 

Other

  572 
     
  $63,821 
     
Balance sheet classification:    

Current assets of discontinued operations held for sale

 $11,064 

Long-term assets of discontinued operations held for sale

  52,757 
     

Total assets of discontinued operations held for sale

 $63,821 
     
Carrying amounts of major classes of liabilities included as part of discontinued operations:    

Accounts payable

 $4,336 

Accrued compensation and benefits

  3,295 

Current portion operating lease obligations

  7,458 

Other current liabilites and accrued expenses

  1,006 

Long-term portion of operating lease obligations

  10,996 

Other long-term liabilities

  5,214 
     
  $32,305 
     
Balance sheet classification:    

Current liabilities of discontinued operations held for sale

 $16,095 

Long-term liabilities of discontinued operations held for sale

  16,210 
     

Total liabilities of discontinued operations held for sale

 $32,305 

 

Following the sale of Zenith, certain of Zenith’s liabilities primarily representing reserves and accrued liabilities for pre-disposal workers’ compensation, health insurance and auto liability claims and certain accrued compensation and benefits were retained by Bassett. TheseThe remaining balance of these reserves and accruals total $1,390$537 at May 28,August 27, 2022 and are included in other current liabilities and accrued expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-UNAUDITED
MAY 28,

AUGUST 27, 2022

(Dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

The following table summarizes the major classes of line items constituting income of the discontinued operations, as reported in the condensed consolidated statements of income for the three and sixnine months ended May 28,August 27, 2022 and May 29,August 28, 2021:

 

 

Quarter Ended

  

Six Months Ended

  

Quarter Ended

  

Nine Months Ended

 
 

May 28, 2022

  

May 29, 2021

  

May 28, 2022

  

May 29, 2021

  

August 27, 2022

  

August 28, 2021

  

August 27, 2022

  

August 28, 2021

 

Major line items constituting pretax income of discontinued operations:

  

Logistical services revenue

 $0  $14,062  $16,776  $26,080  $-  $14,036  $16,776  $40,116 

Cost of logistical services

 0  12,768  15,001  24,327  -  14,522  15,001  38,849 

Other loss, net

  0   (72)  (63)  (109)  -   (79)  (63)  (188)
  

Income from operations of logistical services

 0  1,222  1,712  1,644 

Gain on disposal

  53,254   0   53,254   0 

Income (loss) from operations of logistical services

 -  (565) 1,712  1,079 

Gain on disposal (less adjustments)

  (193)  -   53,061   - 

Pretax income of discontinued operations

 53,254  1,222  54,966  1,644  (193) (565) 54,773  1,079 

Income tax expense

  13,879   325   14,309   433 

Income tax expense (benefit)

  (48)  (140)  14,261   294 
  

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

 $39,375  $897  $40,657  $1,211 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

 $(145) $(425) $40,512  $785 

 

The amounts for revenue and costs of logistical services shown above represent the results of Zenith’s business transactions with third parties. Zenith also charged Bassett for logistical services provided to our wholesale segment in the amount of $9,121 during the sixnine months ended May 28,August 27, 2022, and $8,182$7,164 and $16,245,23,409, respectively, for the three and sixnine months ended May 29,August 28, 2021. We have entered into a service agreement with J.B. Hunt for the continuation of these services for a period of seven years following the sale of Zenith. Subsequent to the sale, we incurred $9,546$10,307 and $19,852 of expense during the three and nine months ended May 28,August 27, 2022, respectively, for the performance of logistical services, of which $7,893$17,818 had been paid in cash as of May 28,August 27, 2022.

 

Included in other loss, net, is interest arising from finance leases assumed by J.B. Hunt as part of the transaction. Such interest amounted to $78 for the sixnine months ended May 28,August 27, 2022, and $78$86 and $121,207, respectively, for the three and sixnine months ended May 29,August 28, 2021.

 

The following table summarizes the cash flows generated by discontinued operations during the sixnine months ended May 28,August 27, 2022 and May 29,August 28, 2021:

 

 

Six Months Ended

  

Nine Months Ended

 
 

May 28, 2022

  

May 29, 2021

  

August 27, 2022

  

August 28, 2021

 

Cash provided by operating activities

 $1,681  $3,646  $1,681  $3,231 

Cash used in investing activities

 (81) (1,138) (81) (2,706)

Cash used in financing activities

  (371)  (467)  (371)  (834)
  

Net cash provided by discontinued operations

 $1,229  $2,041 

Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operations

 $1,229  $(309)

 

13. Retail Real Estate Held for SaleTransactions

 

During the secondthird quarter of fiscal 2022, we entered into a contract to sellsold one of our Company-owned store locations in Houston, Texas for approximately $8,200$8,217 net of closing costs. Accordingly,costs, resulting in a gain of $4,595 during the $3,623 carrying value of the real property at that location is classified as retail real estate held for sale in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of May 28,three and nine months ended August 27, 2022. The sale closed on June 24, 2022, and we expect to vacate the premises byduring the end of the thirdfourth quarter of fiscal 2022. This store will be relocated to a new leased store in the Houston market that we expect to open during the second quarter of fiscal 2023.

 

This sale, together with our recent purchase of real property in Tampa, Florida for $7,668 in cash during the second quarter of fiscal 2022 will be treated as an exchange of like-kind property under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, for the purpose of deferring the majorityapproximately $4,300 of the taxable gain of approximately $4,800 arising from the sale of the Houston property. A VIE was established during the second quarter of fiscal 2022 for purposes of acquiring the Tampa, Florida property, of which the Company iswas the primary beneficiary by virtue of our control over the activities that most significantly impact the entity's economic performance. Subsequent to the completion of the exchange transactions during the third quarter of fiscal 2022, the sole equity interest in the VIE was transferred to Bassett and the entity is now consolidated as a wholly owned subsidiary We plan to remodel the Tampa property and open as a Company-owned store in the second quarter of fiscal 2023.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-UNAUDITED
MAY 28,

AUGUST 27, 2022

(Dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

 

13.14. Segment Information

 

We have strategically aligned our business into two reportable segments as defined in ASC 280, Segment Reporting, and as described below:

 

 

Wholesale. The wholesale home furnishings segment is involved principally in the design, manufacture, sourcing, sale and distribution of furniture products to a network of Bassett stores (Company-owned and licensee-owned retail stores) and independent furniture retailers. Our wholesale segment includes our wood and upholstery operations, which include Lane Venture, as well as all corporate selling, general and administrative expenses, including those corporate expenses related to both Company- and licensee-owned stores. Our wholesale segment also includes our holdings of short-term investments and retail real estate previously leased as licensee stores. The earnings and costs associated with these assets are included in other loss, net, in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

 

 

Retail  Company-owned stores. Our retail segment consists of Company-owned stores and includes the revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities and capital expenditures directly related to these stores and the Company-owned distribution network utilized to deliver products to our retail customers.

 

Inter-company net sales elimination represents the elimination of wholesale sales to our Company-owned stores. Inter-company income elimination includes the embedded wholesale profit in the Company-owned store inventory that has not been realized. These profits will be recorded when merchandise is delivered to the retail consumer. The inter-company income elimination also includes rent paid by our retail stores occupying Company-owned real estate.

 

Our former logistical services segment which represented the operations of Zenith is now presented as a discontinued operation in the accompanying condensed consolidated balances sheets and statements of income (see Note 12).

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-UNAUDITED
MAY 28,

AUGUST 27, 2022

(Dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

The following table presents our segment information:

 

  

Quarter Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

May 28, 2022

  

May 29, 2021

  

May 28, 2022

  

May 29, 2021

 

Sales Revenue

                

Wholesale sales of furniture and accessories

 $87,501  $76,034  $170,986  $146,298 

Less: Sales to retail segment

  (34,415)  (28,520)  (64,143)  (57,524)

Wholesale sales to external customers

  53,086   47,514   106,843   88,774 

Retail sales of furniture and accessories

  75,620   62,483   139,727   122,878 

Consolidated net sales of furniture and accessories

 $128,706  $109,997  $246,570  $211,652 
                 

Income from Operations

                

Wholesale

 $3,434  $5,359  $6,819  $10,156 

Retail - Company-owned stores

  7,875   1,652   11,225   2,746 

Inter-company elimination

  (297)  74   (554)  (255)

Consolidated

 $11,012  $7,085  $17,490  $12,647 
                 

Depreciation and Amortization

                

Wholesale

 $931  $823  $1,825  $1,621 

Retail - Company-owned stores

  1,479   1,581   2,974   3,097 

Consolidated

 $2,410  $2,404  $4,799  $4,718 
                 

Capital Expenditures

                

Wholesale

 $9,578  $1,409  $11,905  $2,166 

Retail - Company-owned stores

  717   119   733   137 

Consolidated

 $10,295  $1,528  $12,638  $2,303 

 

 

As of

 

As of

  

Quarter Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

May 28,

2022

 

November 27,

2021

  

August 27, 2022

 

August 28, 2021

 

August 27, 2022

 

August 28, 2021

 
Identifiable Assets        

Sales Revenue

                

Wholesale sales of furniture and accessories

 $78,959  $73,073  $249,945  $219,371 

Less: Sales to retail segment

  (31,833) (26,779)  (95,976) (84,303)

Wholesale sales to external customers

 47,126  46,294  153,969  135,068 

Retail sales of furniture and accessories

  70,886  58,576   210,613  181,454 

Consolidated net sales of furniture and accessories

 $118,012  $104,870  $364,582  $316,522 
         

Income from Operations

                

Wholesale

 $248,046  $196,853  $1,611  $4,466  $8,430  $14,622 

Retail - Company-owned stores

 165,707  160,986  4,529  917  15,754  3,663 

Discontinued Operations

  0  63,821 

Inter-company elimination

 (63) (407) (617) (662)

Gain on sale of real estate

  4,595  -   4,595  - 

Consolidated

 $413,753  $421,660  $10,672  $4,976  $28,162  $17,623 
         

Depreciation and Amortization

                

Wholesale

 $1,213  $835  $3,038  $2,456 

Retail - Company-owned stores

  1,455  1,528  ��4,429  4,625 

Consolidated

 $2,668  $2,363  $7,467  $7,081 
         

Capital Expenditures

                

Wholesale

 $3,160  $2,078  $15,065  $4,244 

Retail - Company-owned stores

  1,468  54   2,201  191 

Consolidated

 $4,628  $2,132  $17,266  $4,435 

  

As of

  

As of

 

 

 

August 27, 2022

  

November 27, 2021

 
Identifiable Assets        

Wholesale

 $243,046  $196,853 

Retail - Company-owned stores

  159,641   160,986 

Discontinued Operations

  -   63,821 

Consolidated

 $402,687  $421,660 

 

See Note 14,15, Revenue Recognition, for disaggregated revenue information regarding sales of furniture and accessories by product type for the wholesale and retail segments.

 

 

14.15. Revenue Recognition

 

We recognize revenue when we transfer promised goods or services to our customers in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to receive in exchange for those goods or services. For our wholesale and retail segments, revenue is recognized when the risks and rewards of ownership and title to the product have transferred to the buyer. At wholesale, transfer occurs and revenue is recognized upon the shipment of goods to independent dealers and licensee-owned BHF stores. At retail, transfer occurs and revenue is recognized upon delivery of goods to the customer. All wholesale and retail revenues are recorded net of estimated returns and allowances based on historical patterns. We typically collect a significant portion of the purchase price from our retail customers as a deposit upon order, with the balance typically collected upon delivery. These customer deposits are carried on our balance sheet as a current liability until delivery is fulfilled and amounted to $46,391$40,311 and $51,492 as of May 28,August 27, 2022 and November 27, 2021, respectively. Approximately 90%Substantially all of the customer deposits held at November 27, 2021 related to performance obligations that were satisfied during the current year-to-date period and have therefore been recognized in revenue for the three and sixnine months ended May 28,August 27, 2022.

 

Sales commissions are expensed as part of selling, general and administrative expenses at the time revenue is recognized because the amortization period would have been one year or less. Sales commissions at wholesale are accrued upon the shipment of goods. Sales commissions at retail are accrued at the time a sale is written (i.e. – when the customer’s order is placed) and are carried as prepaid commissions in other current assets until the goods are delivered and revenue is recognized. At May 28,August 27, 2022 and November 27, 2021, our balance of prepaid commissions included in other current assets was $5,258$4,357 and $6,221, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-UNAUDITED
MAY 28,

AUGUST 27, 2022

(Dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

We exclude from revenue all amounts collected from customers for sales tax. We do not disclose amounts allocated to remaining unsatisfied performance obligations as they are expected to be satisfied within one year or less.

 

Disaggregated revenue information for sales of furniture and accessories by product category for the three and sixnine months ended May 28,August 27, 2022 and May 29,August 28, 2021, excluding intercompany transactions between our segments, is a follows:

 

 

Quarter Ended

  

Quarter Ended

 
 

May 28, 2022

 

May 29, 2021

  

August 27, 2022

 

August 28, 2021

 
 

Wholesale

 

Retail

 

Total

 

Wholesale

 

Retail

 

Total

  

Wholesale

 

Retail

 

Total

 

Wholesale

 

Retail

 

Total

 

Bassett Custom Upholstery

 $33,838  $45,376  $79,214  $25,960  $35,378  $61,338  $30,885  $39,054  $69,939  $26,276  $32,362  $58,638 

Bassett Leather

 9,859  292  10,151  10,201  228  10,429  6,290  867  7,157  9,142  302  9,444 

Bassett Custom Wood

 5,660  11,237  16,897  6,839  7,624  14,463  5,564  11,357  16,921  5,745  7,674  13,419 

Bassett Casegoods

 3,729  9,188  12,917  4,514  10,704  15,218  4,387  10,404  14,791  5,131  10,394  15,525 

Accessories, mattresses and other (1)

  0  9,527  9,527   0  8,549  8,549   -  9,204  9,204   -  7,844  7,844 

Consolidated net sales of furniture and accessories

 $53,086  $75,620  $128,706  $47,514  $62,483  $109,997  $47,126  $70,886  $118,012  $46,294  $58,576  $104,870 

 

 

Six Months Ended

  

Nine Months Ended

 
 

May 28, 2022

 

May 29, 2021

  

August 27, 2022

 

August 28, 2021

 
 

Wholesale

 

Retail

 

Total

 

Wholesale

 

Retail

 

Total

  

Wholesale

 

Retail

 

Total

 

Wholesale

 

Retail

 

Total

 

Bassett Custom Upholstery

 $65,750  $83,194  $148,944  $50,858  $69,839  $120,697  $96,636  $122,248  $218,884  $77,134  $102,201  $179,335 

Bassett Leather

 22,821  532  23,353  17,756  480  18,236  29,111  1,399  30,510  26,898  782  27,680 

Bassett Custom Wood

 11,643  20,644  32,287  12,176  13,082  25,258  17,207  32,001  49,208  17,921  20,756  38,677 

Bassett Casegoods

 6,629  17,480  24,109  7,984  21,781  29,765  11,015  27,884  38,899  13,115  32,175  45,290 

Accessories, mattresses and other (1)

  0  17,877  17,877   0  17,696  17,696   -  27,081  27,081   -  25,540  25,540 

Consolidated net sales of furniture and accessories

 $106,843  $139,727  $246,570  $88,774  $122,878  $211,652  $153,969  $210,613  $364,582  $135,068  $181,454  $316,522 

 

(1)

Includes the sale of goods other than Bassett-branded products, such as accessories and bedding, and also includes the  sale of furniture protection plans.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-UNAUDITED
MAY 28,

AUGUST 27, 2022

(Dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

 

15.16. Changes to Stockholders Equity

 

The following changes in our stockholders’ equity occurred during the three and sixnine months ended May 28,August 27, 2022 and May 29,August 28, 2021:

 

 

Quarter Ended

  

Nine Months Ended

 
 

Quarter Ended

  

Six Months Ended

          
 

May 28, 2022

  

May 29, 2021

  

May 28, 2022

  

May 29, 2021

  

August 27, 2022

  

August 28, 2021

  

August 27, 2022

  

August 28, 2021

 

Common Stock:

                        
          

Beginning of period

 $48,640  $49,567  $48,811  $49,714  $46,396  $49,262  $48,811  $49,714 

Issuance of common stock

 70  89  124  120  98  23  222  143 

Purchase and retirement of common stock

  (2,314)  (394)  (2,539)  (572)  (430)  (506)  (2,969)  (1,078)
         

End of period

 $46,396  $49,262  $46,396  $49,262  $46,064  $48,779  $46,064  $48,779 
          

Common Shares Issued and Outstanding:

                        
          

Beginning of period

 9,727,932  9,913,496  9,762,125  9,942,787  9,279,268  9,852,359  9,762,125  9,942,787 

Issuance of common stock

 14,180  17,815  24,976  24,036  19,568  4,587  44,544  28,623 

Purchase and retirement of common stock

  (462,844)  (78,952)  (507,833)  (114,464)  (86,096)  (101,100)  (593,929)  (215,564)
         

End of period

  9,279,268   9,852,359   9,279,268   9,852,359   9,212,740   9,755,846   9,212,740   9,755,846 
 ��          

Additional Paid-in Capital:

                        
          

Beginning of period

 $0  $0  $113  $0  $-  $-  $113  $- 

Issuance of common stock

 13  42  52  94  65  71  117  165 

Purchase and retirement of common stock

 (155) (90) (422) (156) (207) (119) (629) (275)

Stock based compensation

  142   48   257   62   142   48   399   110 
         

End of period

 $0  $0  $0  $0  $-  $-  $-  $- 
          

Retained Earnings:

                        
          

Beginning of period

 $119,557  $109,493  $115,631  $109,710  $145,471  $112,325  $115,631  $109,710 

Net income for the period

 47,118  5,974  52,691  9,985  7,628  3,016  60,319  13,001 

Purchase and retirement of common stock

 (5,408) (1,907) (5,681) (2,415) (982) (2,017) (6,663) (4,432)

Cash dividends declared

  (15,796)  (1,235)  (17,170)  (4,955)  (1,564)  (1,366)  (18,734)  (6,321)
         

End of period

 $145,471  $112,325  $145,471  $112,325  $150,553  $111,958  $150,553  $111,958 
          

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss:

                        
          

Beginning of period

 $(1,774) $(1,359) $(1,823) $(1,394) $(1,726) $(1,325) $(1,823) $(1,394)

Amortization of pension costs, net of tax

  48   34   97   69   48   35   145   104 
         

End of period

 $(1,726) $(1,325) $(1,726) $(1,325) $(1,678) $(1,290) $(1,678) $(1,290)

 

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16.17. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In October 2021, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2021-08– Business Combinations (Topic 805) Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers, to improve the accounting for acquired revenue contracts with customers in a business combination by addressing diversity in practice and inconsistency related to the recognition of an acquired contract liability and to payment terms and their effect on subsequent revenue recognized by the acquirer. The amendments in ASU 2021-08 require that an entity (acquirer) recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities acquired in a business combination in accordance with Topic 606. At the acquisition date, an acquirer should account for the related revenue contracts in accordance with Topic 606 as if it had originated the contracts. The amendments in ASU 2021-08 will become effective for us as of the beginning of our 2024 fiscal year. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in any interim period. We do not expect that this guidance will have a material impact upon our financial position and results of operations.

 

In March 2022, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2022-02 – Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures, to address certain concerns identified in the Post-Implementation Review process for ASU Topic 326. The amendments in ASU 2022-02 eliminate the accounting guidance for troubled debt restructurings by creditors in ASC Subtopic 310-40, Receivables – Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors, while enhancing disclosure requirements for certain loan refinancings and restructurings by creditors when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty. In addition, for public business entities, the amendments in ASU 2022-02 require that an entity disclose current-period gross write-offs by year of origination for financing receivables and net investments in leases within the scope of ASC Subtopic 326-20, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses – Measured at Amortized Cost. The amendments in ASU 2022-02 will become effective for us as of the beginning of our 2024 fiscal year. Early adoption is permitted. We expect that the adoption of this standard will primarily impact our disclosures but do not expect that this guidance will have a material impact upon our financial position and results of operations.

 

In June 2022, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2022-03 – Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions, to clarify the guidance in Topic 820 when measuring the fair value of an equity security subject to contractual restrictions that prohibit the sale of an equity security. The amendments in ASU 2022-03 clarify that a contractual restriction on the sale of an equity security is not considered part of the unit of account of the equity security and, therefore, is not considered in measuring fair value. The amendments also clarify that an entity cannot, as a separate unit of account, recognize and measure a contractual sale restriction. In addition, the amendments in ASU 2022-03 require certain additional disclosures related to investments in equity securities subject to contractual sale restrictions. The amendments in ASU 2022-03 will become effective for us as of the beginning of our 2025 fiscal year. Early adoption is permitted. As of August 27, 2022 we do not hold any investments in equity securities, therefore we do not currently expect that this guidance will have a material impact upon our financial position and results of operations.

18. Subsequent Events

On September 2, 2022, we acquired the capital stock of Noa Home Inc. (“Noa”), a mid-priced e-commerce furniture retailer headquartered in Montreal, Canada. Noa has operations in Canada, Australia, Singapore and the United Kingdom and had net revenues of approximately $15,300 (approximately C$19,100) for its most recent fiscal year ended February 28, 2022. The initial purchase price of approximately $5,900 (approximately C$7,700) included cash payments of approximately $1,500 (approximately C$2,000) paid to the co-founders of Noa and approximately $4,300 (approximately C$5,700) for the repayment of existing debt. The Noa co-founders will also have the opportunity to receive additional annual cash payments totaling approximately $1,000 per year (approximately C$1,330 per year) for the following three fiscal years based on established increases in net revenues and achieving certain internal EBITDA goals.

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Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Safe-harbor, forward-looking statements:

 

This report contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and business of Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated and subsidiaries. Such forward-looking statements are identified by use of forward-looking words such as “anticipates”, “believes”, “plans”, “estimates”, “expects”, “aims” and “intends” or words or phrases of similar expression. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties. No assurance can be given that any such matters will be realized. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements include:

 

fluctuations in the cost and availability of raw materials, fuel, labor, delivery costs and sourced products, including those which may result from general price inflation, supply chain disruptions and the imposition of new or increased duties, tariffs, retaliatory tariffs and trade limitations with respect to foreign-sourced products

 

competitive conditions in the home furnishings industry

 

overall retail traffic levels in stores and on the web and consumer demand for home furnishings

 

ability of our customers and consumers to obtain credit

 

the profitability of the Bassett stores (independent licensees and Company-owned retail stores) which may result in future store closings

 

ability to implement our Company-owned retail strategies and realize the benefits from such strategies, including our initiatives to expand and improve our digital marketing capabilities, as they are implemented

 

results of marketing and advertising campaigns

 

effectiveness and security of our information and technology systems and possible disruptions due to cybersecurity threats, including any impacts from a network security incident; and the sufficiency of our insurance coverage, including cybersecurity insurance

 

future tax legislation, or regulatory or judicial positions

 

ability to efficiently manage the import supply chain to minimize business interruption

 

concentration of domestic manufacturing, particularly of upholstery products, and the resulting exposure to business interruption from accidents, weather and other events and circumstances beyond our control

 

the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting supply chain disruptions upon our ability to maintain normal operations at our retail stores and manufacturing facilities, and the resulting effects any future interruption of those operations may have upon our financial condition, results of operations and liquidity, as well as the impact of the pandemic upon general economic conditions, including consumer spending and the strength of the housing market in the United States

 

Additionally, other risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements are set forth in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 27, 2021.

 

You should keep in mind that any forward-looking statement made by us in this report or elsewhere speaks only as of the date on which such forward-looking statement is made. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and it is impossible for us to predict these events or how they may affect us. We have no duty to, and do not intend to, update or revise the forward-looking statements in this discussion after the date hereof, except as may be required by law. In light of these risks and uncertainties, you should keep in mind that the events described in any forward-looking statement made in this report or elsewhere, might not occur.

 

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MAY 28,

AUGUST 27, 2022

(Dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

Overview

 

Bassett is a leading retailer, manufacturer and marketer of branded home furnishings. Our products are sold primarily through a network of Company-owned and licensee-owned branded stores under the Bassett Home Furnishings (“BHF”) name, with additional distribution through other wholesale channels including multi-line furniture stores, many of which feature Bassett galleries or design centers. We also sell our products through our website at www.bassettfurniture.com. We were founded in 1902 and incorporated under the laws of Virginia in 1930. Our rich 120-year history has instilled the principles of quality, value, and integrity in everything we do, while simultaneously providing us with the expertise to respond to ever-changing consumer tastes and meet the demands of a global economy.

 

With 9695 BHF stores at May 28,August 27, 2022, we have leveraged our strong brand name in furniture into a network of Company-owned and licensed stores that focus on providing consumers with a friendly and casual environment for buying furniture and accessories.  Our store program is designed to provide a single source home furnishings retail store that provides a unique combination of stylish, quality furniture and accessories with a high level of customer service.  In order for the Bassett brand to reach markets that cannot be effectively served by our retail store network, we also distribute our products through other wholesale channels including multi-line furniture stores, many of which feature Bassett galleries or design centers. We use a network of over 30 independent sales representatives who have stated geographical territories. These sales representatives are compensated based on a standard commission rate. We believe this blended strategy provides us the greatest ability to effectively distribute our products throughout the United States and ultimately gain market share.  

 

The BHF stores feature custom order furniture, free in-home or virtual design visits (“home makeovers”) and coordinated decorating accessories.  Our philosophy is based on building strong long-term relationships with each customer.  Sales people are referred to as “Design Consultants” and are trained to evaluate customer needs and provide comprehensive solutions for their home decor.  Until a rigorous training and design certification program is completed, Design Consultants are not authorized to perform in-home or virtual design services for our customers.

 

InDuring the second quarter ended May 28,of fiscal 2022, we opened our first regional fulfillment center in Orlando, Florida where we are stocking our best sellers for much quicker delivery. This will addadds an element of immediacy to our proven platform of made to order custom furniture that has driven our strategy for the past two decades. We plan to roll this out nationwide over the near term with theand our next center recently opened near Baltimore, Maryland subsequent to be opened in New Jersey in the early fall.third quarter of fiscal 2022.

 

In 2018, we added outdoor furniture to our offerings with the acquisition of the Lane Venture brand. Our strategy is to distribute these products outside of our BHF store network through a network of over 15 independent sales representatives. Using Lane Venture as a platform, we developed the Bassett Outdoor brand that is only marketed through the BHF store network. This allows Bassett branded product to move from inside the home to outside the home to capitalize on the growing trend of outdoor living.

 

We have factories in Newton, North Carolina that manufacture both stationary and motion upholstered furniture for inside the home along with our outdoor furniture offerings. We also have factories in Martinsville and Bassett, Virginia that assemble and finish our custom bedroom and dining offerings. We currently leaseLate in the third quarter of fiscal 2022, we purchased a facility which we had formerly leased in Haleyville, Alabama where we manufacture aluminum frames for our outdoor furniture. With the purchase, we also obtained two additional buildings which will allow us to expand our footprint at that facility. Our manufacturing team takes great pride in the breadth of its options, the precision of its craftsmanship, and the speed of its manufacturing process. In addition to the furniture that we manufacture domestically, we source most of our formal bedroom and dining room furniture (casegoods) and certain leather upholstery offerings from several foreign plants, primarily in Vietnam, Thailand and China. Over 75% of the products we currently sell are manufactured in the United States.

 

We consider our website to be the front door to our brand experience where customers can research our furniture and accessory offerings and subsequently buy online or engage with an in-store design consultant. Customer acquisition resulting from our digital outreach strategies has significantly increased our traffic to the website since 2019. The migration to digital brand research has caused us to comprehensively evaluate all of our American made custom products. While our Bench Made line of custom upholstery and custom bedroom and dining products continue to be our most successful offerings, most of these items must be purchased in a store as they are not conducive to web transactions due to the number of options available. Consequently, we will continue to methodically re-design each one of these important lines to best serve our customers online, in the store or wherever our customer might be. Our intent is to continue to offer the consumer custom options that will help them personalize their home but to do so in an edited fashion that will provide a better web experience in the research phase and will also allow the final purchase to be made either on the web or in the store. While we work to make it easier to purchase either in store or on-line, we will not compromise our in-store experience or the quality of our in-home makeover capabilities.

 

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AUGUST 27, 2022

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We are engaged in a multi-year cross-functional digital transformation initiative with the first phase consisting of the examination and improvement of our underlying data management processes. During the second quarter of 2022, we implemented a comprehensive Product Information Management system which will allow us to enhance and standardize our product development and data management and governance processes during the second half of 2022. This will result in more consistent data that our merchandizing and sales teams can use in analyzing various product and sales trends in order to make better informed decisions. We are also in the process of implementing a new eCommerce platform that we plan to introduce in 2023.  The new web platform will leverage world class features including enhanced customer research capabilities and streamlined navigation that we believe will result in increased web traffic and sales.  We expect to spend between $3,000 and $4,000 this fiscal year on these efforts.

 

Company-owned Retail Stores

 

As we continually monitor the performance of our Company-owned retail store locations, we may occasionally determine that it is necessary to close underperforming stores in certain markets. During the first quarter of fiscal 2022 we closed one retail store in Ontario, California, and we plan to closeclosed our store in Wichita, Kansas, during the third quarter of fiscal 2022. We also plan to closeDuring the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 we closed our store in Farmingdale, New York in the first quarter of fiscal 2023 and consolidateconsolidated its operations with our existing store in nearby Westbury, New York. All of the above-mentioned closures are occurringoccurred at or near the lease expirations.

 

During the second quarter of 2022, we acquired a 25,000 square foot store property in Tampa, Florida for $7,668. We are currently in the process of developing plans for store buildout and upfit with a planned opening date in the second quarter of 2023.

 

We also may occasionally identify opportunities to enhance our presence in existing markets by relocating existing stores to better locations within the same market. Subsequent toDuring the end of the secondthird quarter of fiscal 2022 we sold the store property of one of our Houston, Texas locations for $8,200,$8,217, net of closing costs, which will resultresulted in a gain of approximately $4,600 in the third quarter of 2022.$4,595. For tax purposes, the sale of the Houston store and the purchase of the Tampa store will be treated as a 1031 exchange where the majority of the tax on the gain will not be taxed. We are currently running adeferred. The store closure sale that will end laterwas completed early in the thirdfourth quarter of fiscal 2022 at which time the store willwas officially close.closed. We expect to open a new leased store in a more upscale shopping area in the vicinity of the closed store in the second quarter of 2023. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 at the end of the lease term, we expect to close our Dallas, Texas store located at the intersection of McKinney and Knox streets. We plan to open a replacement store in the nearby iconic Inwood Village shopping center during the fourth quarter of 2022.

 

We currently have 62As of August 27, 2022, we had 61 Corporate-owned stores operating and expect to end fiscal 2022 with 5859 stores.

 

Sale of the Assets of Zenith Freight Lines, LLC

 

During the first quarter of 2022, we entered into a definitive agreement to sell substantially all of the assets of our wholly-owned subsidiary, Zenith Freight Lines, LLC (“Zenith”) to J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (“J.B. Hunt”) for $86,939 in cash. On February 28, 2022 the transaction was completed with us receiving $85,521 after the payment of $418 in certain transaction costs and the funding of $1,000 held in escrow. The final purchase price iswas subject to a customary post-closing working capital adjustment, for which we have accrued an estimatewas settled in the amount of $1,003 due$987 and paid back to J.B. Hunt. InHunt during the secondthird quarter of fiscal 2022. During the nine months ended August 27, 2022, we recognized a pre-tax gain of $53,254$53,061 on this transaction. As a result of the sale, the operations of our former logistical services segment, which consisted entirely of the operations of Zenith, are presented in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income and in the following discussion as discontinued operations.

 

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AUGUST 27, 2022

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Recent Development Acquisition of Noa Home, Inc.

On September 2, 2022, we acquired the capital stock of Noa Home Inc. (“Noa”), a mid-priced e-commerce furniture retailer headquartered in Montreal, Canada. Noa has operations in Canada, Australia, Singapore and the United Kingdom and had net revenues of approximately $15,300 (approximately C$19,100) for its most recent fiscal year ended February 28, 2022. The initial purchase price of approximately $5,900 (approximately C$7,700) included cash payments of approximately $1,500 (approximately C$2,000) paid to the co-founders of Noa and approximately $4,300 (approximately C$5,700) for the repayment of existing debt. The Noa co-founders will also have the opportunity to receive additional annual cash payments totaling approximately $1,000 per year (approximately C$1,330 per year) for the following three fiscal years based on established increases in net revenues and achieving certain internal EBITDA goals.

Results of Continuing Operations Periods ended May 28,August 27, 2022 compared with the periods ended May 29,August 28, 2021:

 

Consolidated results of continuing operations for the three and sixnine months ended May 28,August 27, 2022 and May 29,August 28, 2021 are as follows:

 

 

Quarter Ended

 

Change

 

Six Months Ended

 

Change

  

Quarter Ended

 

Change

 

Nine Months Ended

 

Change

 
 

May 28, 2022

 

May 29, 2021

 

Dollars

 

Percent

 

May 28, 2022

 

May 29, 2021

 

Dollars

 

Percent

  

August 27, 2022

 

August 28, 2021

 

Dollars

 

Percent

 

August 27, 2022

 

August 28, 2021

 

Dollars

 

Percent

 
                                                  

Net sales of furniture and accessories

 $128,706  100.0% $109,997  100.0% $18,709  17.0% $246,570  100.0% $211,652  100.0% $34,918  16.5% $118,012  100.0% $104,870  100.0% $13,142  12.5% $364,582  100.0% $316,522  100.0% $48,060  15.2%

Cost of furniture and accessories sold

  62,767  48.8%  52,911  48.1%  9,856  18.6%  123,239  50.0%  101,163  47.8%  22,076  21.8%  57,240  48.5% 52,263  49.8% 4,977  9.5% 180,479  49.5% 153,426  48.5% 27,053  17.6%

Gross profit

 65,939  51.2% 57,086  51.9% 8,853  15.5% 123,331  50.0% 110,489  52.2% 12,842  11.6% 60,772  51.5% 52,607  50.2% 8,165  15.5% 184,103  50.5% 163,096  51.5% 21,007  12.9%

SG&A expenses

  54,927  42.7%  50,001  45.5%  4,926  9.9%  105,841  42.9%  97,842  46.2%  7,999  8.2% 54,695  46.3% 47,631  45.4% 7,064  14.8% 160,536  44.0% 145,473  46.0% 15,063  10.4%

Gain on sale of retail real estate

  4,595  3.9% -  0.0% 4,595  100.0% 4,595  1.3% -  0.0% 4,595  100.0%
                                                  

Income from operations

 $11,012  8.6% $7,085  6.4% $3,927  55.4% $17,490  7.2% $12,647  6.0% $4,843  38.3% $10,672  9.0% $4,976  4.7% $5,696  114.5% $28,162  7.7% $17,623  5.5% $10,539  59.8%

 

Analysis of Quarterly Results:

 

Total sales revenue for the three months ended May 28,August 27, 2022 increased $18,709$13,142 or 12.5% from the prior year period primarily due to a 10%21% increase in retail sales through the Company-owned stores and a 6% increase in wholesale shipments to the licensee store network.

Gross margins for the three months ended August 27, 2022 increased 130 basis points from 2021 primarily due to a greater portion of total sales coming from the Corporate retail segment, partially offset by lower margins in the retail segment due to increased clearance activity from four store closure sales during the quarter.

Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses as a percentage of sales for the three months ended August 27, 2022 increased 90 basis points from 2021 primarily due to increased sales and marketing expenses and increased logistics and warehouse costs, partially offset by greater leverage of fixed costs from increased sales volumes.

During the third quarter of fiscal 2022, we also recognized a gain of $4,595 from the sale of the real estate at a former retail location in Houston, Texas.

Analysis of Year-to-Date Results:

Total sales revenue for the nine months ended August 27, 2022 increased $48,060 or 15% from the prior year period primarily due to increases in wholesale shipments to both the open market and the BHF store network, along with a 21%16% increase in retail sales.

 

Gross margins for the threenine months ended May 28,August 27, 2022 decreased 70100 basis points from 2021 primarily due to rising raw material and inbound freight costs, including the impact of rising fuel prices, partially offset by greater fixed cost leverage from increased sales. While these rising costs have been somewhat mitigated by price increases implemented since the first quarter of 2021, the increase in order backlogs and order fulfillment times limited our ability to match revised pricing to manufacturing costs. Another wholesale price increase was implemented during the second quarter of fiscal 2022, andAlthough no increases are currently being contemplated, we will continue to monitor our costs to determine if additional price increases are warranted.

 

Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses as a percentage

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Total sales revenue for the six months ended May 28,AUGUST 27, 2022 increased $34,918 from the prior year period primarily due to an 18% increase

(Dollars in wholesale shipments to the open market, along with a 14% increase in retail sales.

Gross margins for the six months ended May 28, 2022 decreased 220 basis points from 2021 primarily due to rising raw materialthousands except share and inbound freight costs, including the impact of rising fuel prices, partially offset by greater fixed cost leverage from increased sales. While these rising costs have been somewhat mitigated by price increases implemented since the first quarter of 2021, the increase in order backlogs and order fulfillment times limited our ability to match revised pricing to manufacturing costs. Another wholesale price increase was implemented during the second quarter of fiscal 2022, and we will continue to monitor our costs to determine if additional price increases are warranted.per share data)

 

SG&A expenses as a percentage of sales for the sixnine months ended May 28,August 27, 2022 decreased 330200 basis points from 2021 primarily due to improved leverage of fixed costs through higher sales levels.

 

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Houston, Texas.

 

Segment Information

 

We have strategically aligned our business into two reportable segments as described below:

 

Wholesale. The wholesale home furnishings segment is involved principally in the design, manufacture, sourcing, sale and distribution of furniture products to a network of Bassett stores (Company-owned and licensee-owned retail stores) and independent furniture retailers. Our wholesale segment includes our wood and upholstery operations, which include Lane Venture, as well as all corporate selling, general and administrative expenses, including those corporate expenses related to both Company- and licensee-owned stores. We eliminate the sales between our wholesale and retail segments as well as the imbedded profit in the retail inventory for the consolidated presentation in our financial statements. Also included in our wholesale segment are our short-term investments and our holdings of retail real estate previously leased as licensee stores. The earnings and costs associated with these assets are included in other loss, net, in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

 

Retail Company-owned stores. Our retail segment consists of Company-owned stores and includes the revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities (including real estate) and capital expenditures directly related to these stores and the Company-owned distribution network utilized to deliver products to our retail customers.

 

Our former logistical services segment which represented the operations of Zenith is now presented as discontinued operations.

 

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Reconciliation of Segment Results to Consolidated Results of Operations

 

To supplement the financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, we present gross profit by segment inclusive of the effects of intercompany sales by our wholesale segment to our retail segment. Because these intercompany transactions are not eliminated from our segment presentations and because we do not present gross profit as a measure of segment profitability in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements, the presentation of gross profit by segment is considered to be a non-GAAP financial measure. In addition, certain special gains or charges are included in consolidated income from operations are not included in the measures of segment profitability. The reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP is presented below along with the effects of various other intercompany eliminations on our consolidated results of operations.

 

 

Quarter Ended May 28, 2022

  

Quarter Ended August 27, 2022

 
 

Non-GAAP Presentation

   

GAAP Presentation

  

Non-GAAP Presentation

   

Special

 

GAAP Presentation

 
 

Wholesale

 

Retail

 

Eliminations

 

Consolidated

  

Wholesale

 

Retail

 

Eliminations

 

Items

 

Consolidated

 
          

Net sales of furniture and accessories

 $87,501  $75,620  $(34,415)(1) $128,706  $78,959  $70,886  $(31,833) (1) $-   $118,012 

Cost of furniture and accessories sold

  61,129  35,439  (33,801)(2) 62,767   54,501  34,166  (31,427) (2) -   57,240 

Gross profit

 26,372  40,181  (614)  65,939  24,458  36,720  (406)  -   60,772 

SG&A expense

  22,938  32,306  (317)(3) 54,927  22,847  32,191  (343) (3) -   54,695 

Gain on sale of real estate

  -  -  -   4,595  (4) 4,595 

Income from operations

 $3,434  $7,875  $(297)  $11,012  $1,611  $4,529  $(63) $4,595   $10,672 

 

 

Quarter Ended May 29, 2021

  

Quarter Ended August 28, 2021

 
 

Non-GAAP Presentation

   

GAAP Presentation

  

Non-GAAP Presentation

    

Special

  

GAAP Presentation

 
 

Wholesale

 

Retail

 

Eliminations

 

Consolidated

  

Wholesale

 

Retail

 

Eliminations

  

Items

  

Consolidated

 
                      

Net sales of furniture and accessories

 $76,034  $62,483  $(28,520)(1) $109,997  $73,073  $58,576  $(26,779) (1) $-  $104,870 

Cost of furniture and accessories sold

  50,858  30,319  (28,266)(2) 52,911   50,493  27,815  (26,045) (2) -  52,263 

Gross profit

 25,176  32,164  (254)  57,086  22,580  30,761  (734)  -  52,607 

SG&A expense

  19,817  30,512  (328)(3) 50,001   18,114  29,844  (327) (3) -  47,631 

Income from operations

 $5,359  $1,652  $74  $7,085  $4,466  $917  $(407) $-  $4,976 

 

 

Six Months Ended May 28, 2022

  

Nine Months Ended August 27, 2022

 
 

Non-GAAP Presentation

   

GAAP Presentation

  

Non-GAAP Presentation

   

Special

 

GAAP Presentation

 
 

Wholesale

 

Retail

 

Eliminations

 

Consolidated

  

Wholesale

 

Retail

 

Eliminations

 

Items

 

Consolidated

 
          

Net sales of furniture and accessories

 $170,986  $139,727  $(64,143)(1) $246,570  $249,945  $210,613  $(95,976) (1) $-  $364,582 

Cost of furniture and accessories sold

  120,792  65,390  (62,943)(2) 123,239   175,293  99,556  (94,370) (2) -  180,479 

Gross profit

 50,194  74,337  (1,200)  123,331  74,652  111,057  (1,606) -  184,103 

SG&A expense

  43,375  63,112  (646)(3) 105,841  66,222  95,303  (989) (3) -  160,536 

Gain on sale of real estate

  -  -  -  4,595 (4) 4,595 

Income from operations

 $6,819  $11,225  $(554)  $17,490  $8,430  $15,754  $(617) $4,595  $28,162 

 

  

Six Months Ended May 29, 2021

 
  

Non-GAAP Presentation

       

GAAP Presentation

 
  

Wholesale

  

Retail

  

Eliminations

   

Consolidated

 
                  

Net sales of furniture and accessories

 $146,298  $122,878  $(57,524)(1) $211,652 

Cost of furniture and accessories sold

  98,146   59,628   (56,611)(2)  101,163 

Gross profit

  48,152   63,250   (913)   110,489 

SG&A expense

  37,996   60,504   (658)(3)  97,842 

Income from operations

 $10,156  $2,746  $(255)  $12,647 

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Nine Months Ended August 28, 2021

 
  

Non-GAAP Presentation

       

Special

  

GAAP Presentation

 
  

Wholesale

  

Retail

  

Eliminations

   

Items

  

Consolidated

 
                      

Net sales of furniture and accessories

 $219,371  $181,454  $(84,303) (1)  $-  $316,522 

Cost of furniture and accessories sold

  148,640   87,444   (82,658) (2)   -   153,426 

Gross profit

  70,731   94,010   (1,645)   -   163,096 

SG&A expense

  56,109   90,347   (983) (3)   -   145,473 

Income from operations

 $14,622  $3,663  $(662)  $-  $17,623 

 

Notes to segment consolidation table:

 

(1)

Represents the elimination of sales from our wholesale segment to our Company-owned BHF stores.

(2)

Represents the elimination of purchases by our Company-owned BHF stores from our wholesale segment,  as well as the change for the period in the elimination of intercompany profit in ending retail inventory.

(3)

Represents the elimination of rent paid by our retail stores occupying Company-owned real estate.  the elimination of logisitcal services charged by Zenith to Bassett's wholesale segment as follows:

(4) 

Represents the gain on the sale of the real estate at a former retail location.

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Wholesale Segment

Results for the wholesale segment for the periods ended May 28,August 27, 2022 and May 29,August 28, 2021 are as follows:

 

 

Quarter Ended

 

Change

 

Six Months Ended

 

Change

  

Quarter Ended

 

Change

 

Nine Months Ended

 

Change

 
 

May 28, 2022

 

May 29, 2021

 

Dollars

 

Percent

 

May 28, 2022

 

May 29, 2021

 

Dollars

 

Percent

  

August 27, 2022

 

August 28, 2021

 

Dollars

 

Percent

 

August 27, 2022

 

August 28, 2021

 

Dollars

 

Percent

 
                                                  

Net sales

 $87,501  100.0% $76,034  100.0% $11,467  15.1% $170,986  100.0% $146,298  100.0% $24,688  16.9% $78,959  100.0% $73,073  100.0% $5,886  8.1% $249,945  100.0% $219,371  100.0% $30,574  13.9%

Gross profit (1)

 26,372  30.1% 25,176  33.1% 1,196  4.8% 50,194  29.4% 48,152  32.9% 2,042  4.2% 24,458  31.0% 22,580  30.9% 1,878  8.3% 74,652  29.9% 70,731  32.2% 3,921  5.5%

SG&A expenses

  22,938  26.2%  19,817  26.1%  3,121  15.7%  43,375  25.4%  37,996  26.0%  5,379  14.2%  22,847  28.9%  18,114  24.8%  4,733  26.1%  66,222  26.5%  56,109  25.6%  10,113  18.0%
                                                  

Income from operations

 $3,434  3.9% $5,359  7.0% $(1,925) -35.9% $6,819  4.0% $10,156  6.9% $(3,337) -32.9% $1,611  2.0% $4,466  6.1% $(2,855) -63.9% $8,430  3.4% $14,622  6.7% $(6,192) -42.3%

 

 

(1)

Gross profit at the segment level is considered a Non-GAAP financial measure due to the included effects of intercompany transactions. Refer to the reconciliation of gross profit by segment to consolidated gross profit presented under the Reconciliation of Segment Results to Consolidated Results of Operations above.

 

Wholesale sales by major product category are as follows:

 

 

Quarter Ended

  

Quarter Ended

 
 

May 28, 2022

 

May 29, 2021

 

Total Change

  

August 27, 2022

 

August 28, 2021

 

Total Change

 
 

External

 

Intercompany

 

Total

 

External

 

Intercompany

 

Total

 

Dollars

 

Percent

  

External

 

Intercompany

 

Total

 

External

 

Intercompany

 

Total

 

Dollars

 

Percent

 

Bassett Custom Upholstery

 $33,838  $23,339  $57,177  65.3% $25,960  $17,070  $43,030  56.6% $14,147  32.9% $30,885  $20,641  $51,526  65.3% $26,276  $16,572  $42,848  58.6% $8,678  20.3%

Bassett Leather

 9,859  11  9,870  11.3% 10,201  16  10,217  13.4% (347) -3.4% 6,290  24  6,314  8.0% 9,142  5  9,147  12.5% (2,833) -31.0%

Bassett Custom Wood

 5,660  6,671  12,331  14.1% 6,839  6,461  13,300  17.5% (969) -7.3% 5,564  5,995  11,559  14.6% 5,745  5,440  11,185  15.3% 374  3.3%

Bassett Casegoods

  3,729  4,394  8,123  9.3%  4,514  4,973  9,487  12.5%  (1,364) -14.4%  4,387  5,173  9,560  12.1%  5,131  4,762  9,893  13.5%  (333) -3.4%

Total

 $53,086  $34,415  $87,501  100.0% $47,514  $28,520  $76,034  100.0% $11,467  15.1% $47,126  $31,833  $78,959  100.0% $46,294  $26,779  $73,073  100.0% $5,886  8.1%

 

 

Six Months Ended

  

Nine Months Ended

 
 

May 28, 2022

 

May 29, 2021

 

Total Change

  

August 27, 2022

 

August 28, 2021

 

Total Change

 
 

External

 

Intercompany

 

Total

 

External

 

Intercompany

 

Total

 

Dollars

 

Percent

  

External

 

Intercompany

 

Total

 

External

 

Intercompany

 

Total

 

Dollars

 

Percent

 

Bassett Custom Upholstery

 $65,750  $43,435  $109,185  63.9% $50,858  $35,526  $86,384  59.0% $22,801  26.4% $96,636  $64,075  $160,711  64.3% $77,134  $52,102  $129,236  58.9% $31,475  24.4%

Bassett Leather

 22,821  23  22,844  13.4% 17,756  45  17,801  12.2% 5,043  28.3% 29,111  48  29,159  11.7% 26,898  47  26,945  12.3% 2,214  8.2%

Bassett Custom Wood

 11,643  12,932  24,575  14.4% 12,176  12,666  24,842  17.0% (267) -1.1% 17,207  18,927  36,134  14.5% 17,921  18,117  36,038  16.4% 96  0.3%

Bassett Casegoods

  6,629  7,753  14,382  8.4%  7,984  9,287  17,271  11.8%  (2,889) -16.7%  11,015  12,926  23,941  9.6%  13,115  14,037  27,152  12.4%  (3,211) -11.8%

Total

 $106,843  $64,143  $170,986  100.0% $88,774  $57,524  $146,298  100.0% $24,688  16.9% $153,969  $95,976  $249,945  100.0% $135,068  $84,303  $219,371  100.0% $30,574  13.9%

 

Analysis of Quarterly Results Wholesale

 

Net sales for the three months ended May 28,August 27, 2022 increased $11,467$5,886 or 8.1% from the prior year period due primarily to a 10% increase in shipments to the open market along with an 17% increase in shipments to the BHF store network.network and a 16% increase in Lane Venture shipments. Shipments to the open market were flat. Gross margins for the three months ended May 28,August 27, 2022 were comparable to the prior year with a 10 basis point increase as we were able to recognize a greater portion of previously implemented price increases in current period sales. This was offset by lower margins in the Bassett Leather product line due to product discounting. As this product line is internationally sourced with extended lead times, we received significant amounts of inventory during the second and third quarters of 2022 just as product demand was weakening due to the market downturn in home furnishings. We expect reduced margins on this product line to continue over the next two quarters as we reduce the inventory to a more normal level. SG&A expenses as a percentage of sales increased 410 basis points primarily due to increased sales and marketing expenses, employee compensation costs and logistics and warehouse costs partially offset by greater leverage of fixed costs from increased sales volumes.

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AUGUST 27, 2022

(Dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

Analysis of Year-to-Date Results - Wholesale

Net sales for the nine months ended August 27, 2022 increased $30,574 or 14% from the prior year period due primarily to increases in shipments of 13% and 12% to both the BHF store network and to the open market, respectively. Gross margins for the nine months ended August 27, 2022 declined 300230 basis points compared to the prior year period as we have experienced significant increases in material and other production costs, partially offset by greater leverage of fixed costs due to higher sales volumes. SG&A expenses as a percentage of sales were flatincreased 90 basis points primarily due primarily to increased sales and marketing and incentive and otherexpenses, employee compensation costs largelyand logistics and warehouse costs partially offset by greater leverage of fixed costs from increased sales volumes.

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PART I-FINANCIAL INFORMATION-CONTINUED
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MAY 28, 2022
(Dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

Analysis of Year-to-Date Results - Wholesale

Net sales for the six months ended May 28, 2022 increased $24,688 from the prior year period due primarily to an 18% increase in shipments to the open market along with an 11% increase in shipments to the BHF store network. Gross margins for the six months ended May 28, 2022 declined 350 basis points compared to the prior year period as we have experienced significant increases in material and other production costs, partially offset by greater leverage of fixed costs due to higher sales volumes. SG&A expenses as a percentage of sales decreased due primarily to greater leverage of fixed costs from increased sales volumes partially offset by increased marketing and incentive and other compensation costs.

 

Wholesale Backlog

 

Since the beginning of the COVID pandemic in early 2020, Bassett and most of the home furnishings industry have been faced with continuing logistical challenges from COVID-related labor shortages and supply chain disruptions creating significant delays in order fulfillment and increasingincreased backlogs. DuringMany of these issues have subsided due to the industry slowdown in demand for home furnishings that started during the second quarter of fiscal2022. As a result of the slowdown, our incoming order rates have decreased resulting in decreases in our wholesale backlogs. While wholesale orders for the third quarter of 2022 we continueddecreased 22% against the prior year period, they were comparable to make progress in decreasing these backlogs and expect them to continue decreasing as our ability to manufacture and ship product has improved coupled with a slower ratethe pre-pandemic level of new orders.the third quarter of 2019. At May 28,August 27, 2022, the wholesale backlog totaled $60,134$41,693 as compared to $60,134 at May 28, 2022, $78,135 at February 26, 2022, $90,057 at November 27, 2021, and 86,69392,839 at May 29,August 28, 2021. At February 29, 2020, the end of our last fiscal quarter prior to the impact of the COVID pandemic upon our operations and the overall economy, our wholesale backlog was $14,617.

 

Retail Company-owned Stores Segment

 

Results for the retail segment for the periods ended May 28,August 27, 2022 and May 29,August 28, 2021 are as follows:

 

 

Quarter Ended

 

Change

 

Six Months Ended

 

Change

  

Quarter Ended

 

Change

 

Nine Months Ended

 

Change

 
 

May 28, 2022

 

May 29, 2021

 

Dollars

 

Percent

 

May 28, 2022

 

May 29, 2021

 

Dollars

 

Percent

  

August 27, 2022

 

August 28, 2021

 

Dollars

 

Percent

 

August 27, 2022

 

August 28, 2021

 

Dollars

 

Percent

 
                                                  

Net sales

 $75,620  100.0% $62,483  100.0% $13,137  21.0% $139,727  100.0% $122,878  100.0% $16,849  13.7% $70,886  100.0% $58,576  100.0% $12,310  21.0% $210,613  100.0% $181,454  100.0% $29,159  16.1%

Gross profit (1)

 40,181  53.1% 32,164  51.5% 8,017  24.9% 74,337  53.2% 63,250  51.5% 11,087  17.5% 36,720  51.8% 30,761  52.5% 5,959  19.4% 111,057  52.7% 94,010  51.8% 17,047  18.1%

SG&A expenses

  32,306  42.7%  30,512  48.8%  1,794  5.9%  63,112  45.2%  60,504  49.2%  2,608  4.3%  32,191  45.4%  29,844  50.9%  2,347  7.9%  95,303  45.3%  90,347  49.8%  4,956  5.5%

Income (loss) from operations

 $7,875  10.4% $1,652  2.6% $6,223  

N/M

  $11,225  8.0% $2,746  2.2% $8,479  308.8% $4,529  6.4% $917  1.6% $3,612  

N/M

  $15,754  7.5% $3,663  2.0% $12,091  330.1%

 

(1)

Gross profit at the segment level is considered a Non-GAAP financial measure due to the included effects of intercompany transactions. Refer to the reconciliation of gross profit by segment to consolidated gross profit presented under the Reconciliation of Segment Results to Consolidated Results of Operations above.

 

Retail sales by major product category are as follows:

 

 

Quarter Ended

 

Change

 

Six Months Ended

 

Change

  

Quarter Ended

 

Change

 

Nine Months Ended

 

Change

 
 

May 28, 2022

 

May 29, 2021

 

Dollars

 

Percent

 

May 28, 2022

 

May 29, 2021

 

Dollars

 

Percent

  

August 27, 2022

 

August 28, 2021

 

Dollars

 

Percent

 

August 27, 2022

 

August 28, 2021

 

Dollars

 

Percent

 
                                                  

Bassett Custom Upholstery

 $45,376  60.0% $35,378  56.6% $9,998  28.3% $83,194  59.5% $69,839  56.8% $13,355  19.1% $39,054  55.1% $32,362  55.2% $6,692  20.7% $122,248  58.0% $102,201  56.3% $20,047  19.6%

Bassett Leather

 292  0.4% 228  0.4% 64  28.1% 532  0.4% 480  0.4% 52  10.8% 867  1.2% 302  0.5% 565  187.1% 1,399  0.7% 782  0.4% 617  78.9%

Bassett Custom Wood

 11,237  14.9% 7,624  12.2% 3,613  47.4% 20,644  14.8% 13,082  10.6% 7,562  57.8% 11,357  16.0% 7,674  13.1% 3,683  48.0% 32,001  15.2% 20,756  11.4% 11,245  54.2%

Bassett Casegoods

 9,188  12.2% 10,704  17.1% (1,516) -14.2% 17,480  12.5% 21,781  17.7% (4,301) -19.7% 10,404  14.7% 10,394  17.7% 10  0.1% 27,884  13.2% 32,175  17.7% (4,291) -13.3%

Accessories, mattresses and other (1)

  9,527  12.6%  8,549  13.7%  978  11.4%  17,877  12.8%  17,696  14.4%  181  1.0%  9,204  13.0%  7,844  13.4%  1,360  17.3%  27,081  12.9%  25,540  14.1%  1,541  6.0%

Total

 $75,620  100.0% $62,483  100.0% $13,137  21.0% $139,727  100.0% $122,878  100.0% $16,849  13.7% $70,886  100.0% $58,576  100.0% $12,310  21.0% $210,613  100.0% $181,454  100.0% $29,159  16.1%

 

 

(1)

Includes the sale of goods other than Bassett-branded products, such as accessories and bedding, and also includes the sale of furniture protection plans.

 

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MAY 28,

AUGUST 27, 2022

(Dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

Quarterly Analysis of Results - Retail

 

Net sales for the three months ended May 28,August 27, 2022 increased $13,137$12,310 or 21% from the prior year period. Written sales (the value of sales orders taken but not delivered) declined 13%9.4% from the secondthird quarter of 2021. Gross margins for the three months ended May 28,August 27, 2022 increaseddecreased by 16070 basis points as compared to the prior year period, primarily driven by improved pricing strategies, lower levels of promotionaldue to increased clearance activity and increased margins on clearance activity.from four store closure sales during the quarter. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales for the three months ended May 28,August 27, 2022 as a percentage of sales decreased as compared to the second quarter of 2021550 basis points primarily due to greater leverage on fixed costs from higher sales volumes coupled with lower overall advertising spend.volumes.

 

Year-to-Date Analysis of Results - Retail

 

Net sales for the sixnine months ended May 28,August 27, 2022 increased $16,849$29,159 or 16% from the prior year period. Written sales (the value of sales orders taken but not delivered) declined 7.9%8.4% from the first halfnine months of 2021. Gross margins for the sixnine months ended May 28,August 27, 2022 increased by 17090 basis points as compared to the prior year period, primarily driven by improved pricing strategies and lower levels of promotional activity, andpartially offset by increased margins on clearance activity.activity from five store closing events during the year. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the sixnine months ended May 28,August 27, 2022 as a percentage of sales decreased by 450 basis points as compared to the first halfnine months of 2021 primarily due to greater leverage on fixed costs from higher sales volumes coupled with lower overall advertising spend.volumes.

 

Retail Backlog

 

As previously discussed, since the beginning of the COVID pandemic in early 2020, Bassett and most of the home furnishings industry have been faced with continuing logistical challenges from COVID-related labor shortages and supply chain disruptions creating significant delays in order fulfillment and increasingincreased backlogs. DuringMany of these issues have subsided due to the industry slowdown in demand for home furnishings that started during the second quarter of fiscal 2022, we began to make progress in decreasing2022. As a result of the slowdown, our retail backlog and expect it to continue decreasing as our ability to manufacture and ship product from our wholesale segment has improved coupled with slower written sales at retail.for the second and third quarters decreased by 13% and 8.4%, respectively, as compared to the corresponding periods of 2021. Written sales for the second and third quarters of 2022 are comparable to the corresponding periods in 2019. At May 28,August 27, 2022, retail backlog totaled $71,073$59,981 as compared to $71,073 at May 28, 2022, $84,685 at February 26, 2022, $82,894 at November 27, 2021, and $73,489 at May 29,August 28, 2021. At February 29, 2020, the end of our last fiscal quarter prior to the impact of the COVID pandemic upon our operations and the overall economy, our retail backlog was $29,775.

 

Discontinued Operations Logistical Services

 

Results for the operations of Zenith, which was sold to J.B. Hunt subsequent toat the endbeginning of the firstsecond quarter, for the periods ended May 28,August 27, 2022 and May 29,August 28, 2021 are as follows:

 

 

Quarter Ended

 

Change

 

Six Months Ended

 

Change

  

Quarter Ended

 

Change

 

Nine Months Ended

 

Change

 
 

May 28, 2022

 

May 29, 2021

 

Dollars

 

Percent

 

May 28, 2022

 

May 29, 2021

 

Dollars

 

Percent

  

August 27, 2022

 

August 28, 2021

 

Dollars

 

Percent

 

August 27, 2022

 

August 28, 2021

 

Dollars

 

Percent

 
                          

Logistical services revenue

 $-  0.0% $14,062  100.0% $(14,062) -100.0% $16,776  100.0% $26,080  100.0% $(9,304) -35.7% $-  0.0% $14,036  100.0% $(14,036) -100.0% $16,776  100.0% $40,116  100.0% $(23,340) -58.2%

Cost of logistical services

 -  0.0% 12,768  90.8% (12,768) -100.0% 15,001  89.4% 24,327  93.3% (9,326) -38.3% -  0.0% 14,522  103.5% (14,522) -100.0% 15,001  89.4% 38,849  96.8% (23,848) -61.4%

Other loss, net

  -  0.0%  (72) -0.5%  72  -100.0%  (63)     (109)          -  0.0%  (79) -0.6%  79  -100.0%  (63)     (188)        
                          

Income from discontinued operations before tax

 $-  0.0% $1,222  8.7% $(1,222) -100.0% $1,712  10.2% $1,644  6.3% $68  4.1% $-  0.0% $(565) -4.0% $565  -100.0% $1,712  10.2% $1,079  2.7% $633  58.7%

 

The amounts shown above represent the results of Zenith’s business transactions with third parties. Because the sale of Zenith was closed on the first business day of the second fiscal quarter of 2022, operating results for that period are insignificant.

 

Zenith also charged Bassett $9,121 for logistical services provided to our wholesale segment during the sixnine months ended May 28,August 27, 2022, and $8,182$7,164 and $16,245$23,409 for the three and sixnine months ended May 29,August 28, 2021. These shipping and handling costs are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income. We have entered into a service agreement with J.B. Hunt for the continuation of these services for a period of seven years following the sale of Zenith. Subsequent to the sale, we have incurred $9,543$10,307 and $19,852 of expense during the three and nine months ended May 28,August 27, 2022, respectively, for the performance of logistical services by J.B. Hunt.

 

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MAY 28,

AUGUST 27, 2022

(Dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

Other Items Affecting Net Income

 

Other Loss, Net

 

Other loss, net, for the three and sixnine months ended May 28,August 27, 2022 was $627$594 and $1,256,$1,850, respectively, compared to $259$268 and $560$828 for the three and sixnine months ended May 29,August 28, 2021, a net increase of $368$336 over the prior year quarter and $696$1,022 over the prior year to date. The net change was primarily due to higher net costs of Company-owned life insurance.

 

Income Taxes

 

We calculate an anticipated effective tax rate for the year based on our annual estimates of pretax income and use that effective tax rate to record our year-to-date income tax provision.  Any change in annual projections of pretax income could have a significant impact on our effective tax rate for the respective quarter.

 

Our effective tax rate was 26.0%22.8% and 25.6% for both the three and sixnine months ended May 28,August 27, 2022, respectively, and 25.8%27.2% and 27.3% for the three and sixnine months ended May 29,August 28, 2021, respectively. These effective rates differ from the federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to the effects of state income taxes and various permanent differences, including those associated with Company-owned life insurance, and tax of $550 for the three and sixnine months ended May 28,August 27, 2022 associated with non-deductible goodwill written off in connection with our sale of Zenith, and tax benefits (deficiencies)deficiencies of $18 and ($117)$117 during the three and sixnine months ended May 29,August 28, 2021 arising from stock-based compensation.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Cash Flows

 

Cash used in operations for the first halfnine months of fiscal 2022 was $8,946$12,295 compared to cash provided by operations of $12,050$13,677 for the first halfnine months of fiscal 2021, representing a decrease of $20,996$25,972 in cash flows from operations. Cash provided by the operating activities of our discontinued operations was $1,681 for the first halfnine months of fiscal 2022 compared to $3,646$3,231 for the prior year period, a decline of $1,965$1,550 as Zenith only operated during the first quarter of fiscal 2022. Excluding the decline in operating cash flow from discontinued operations, cash flows from continuing operations declined $19,031$24,422 from the prior year period. Cash flows from operating activities during the first halfnine months of fiscal 2022 included the payment of $14,663$20,722 in estimated taxes (net of refunds) compared with only $626 for the prior year period, the increase primarily related to the taxable gain on the sale of Zenith. In addition, cash flows from the collection of retail customer deposits declined $13,250$22,522 compared to the first halfnine months of 2021 as the pace of written orders has slowed compared to the prior year and we have beguncontinue to reduce our retail order backlog. Changes in working capital for the first halfnine months of fiscal 2022 include increaseswere favorably impacted by slower growth in our investment in inventory as compared to the prior year period as well as increases in accounts receivable arising from strong sales in our wholesale segment.period.

 

Our overall cash position increased by $37,236$32,496 during the first halfnine months of fiscal 2022, compared to a decline of $23$7,188 during the first halfnine months of fiscal 2021, an increase of $37,259$39,684 from the prior year period. Excluding the decline in overall cash flow from discontinued operations, of $812, overall cash flow from continuing operations increased $38,048 from$38,146 over the prior year period. Offsetting the decline in cash flows from operations, net cash flows from investing activities during the first halfnine months of fiscal 2022 increased $78,076$82,279 to $72,354$74,066 of cash provided by investing activities compared to net cash used in investing activities of $3,722$8,213 for the prior year period. This increase was primarily due to net proceeds of $85,521$84,534 received from the sale of Zenith and net proceeds of $8,217 received from the sale of retail real estate in Houston, Texas, partially offset by a $9,155$10,125 increase in capital expenditures over the prior year, including our purchase of our new retail store site in Tampa, Florida. Net cash used in financing activities during the first halfnine months of 2022 increased $17,821$16,623 to a net use of $26,172$29,275 as compared to a net use of $8,351$12,652 for the prior year period, primarily due to a special dividend of $14,494 declared and paid during the second quarter of 2022 and a $5,717$4,697 increase in share repurchases to $8,642$10,263 during the first halfnine months of fiscal 2022 as compared to $2,925$5,566 repurchased during the first halfnine months of fiscal 2021. On March 9, 2022, our Board of Directors increased the amount authorized under our existing share repurchase plan to $40,000, of which $32,448$30,857 remains available for future purchases as of May 28,August 27, 2022. With cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments totaling $89,325$84,585 on hand at May 28,August 27, 2022, expected future operating cash flows and the availability under our credit line noted below, we believe we have sufficient liquidity to fund operations for the foreseeable future.

 

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AUGUST 27, 2022

(Dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

Debt and Other Obligations

 

Our bank credit facility provides for a line of credit of up to $25,000. At May 28,August 27, 2022, we had $3,931 outstanding under standby letters of credit against our line, leaving availability under our credit line of $21,069. In addition, we had outstanding standby letters of credit with another bank totaling $325 at May 28,August 27, 2022. The line bears interest at the One-Month Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“One-Month Term SOFR”) plus 1.5% and is unsecured. Our bank charges a fee of 0.25% on the daily unused balance of the line, payable quarterly. Under the terms of the facility, we must maintain the following financial covenants, measured quarterly on a rolling twelve-month basis:

 

 

Consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 1.4 times,

 

 

Consolidated lease-adjusted leverage ratio not to exceed 3.0 times, and

 

 

Minimum tangible net worth of $140,000.

 

We were in compliance with these covenants at May 28,August 27, 2022 and expect to remain in compliance for the foreseeable future. The credit facility will mature on January 27, 2025, at which time any amounts outstanding under the facility will be due.

 

We lease land and buildings that are used in the operation of our Company-owned retail stores as well as in the operation of certain of our licensee-owned stores, and we lease land and buildings used in our wholesale manufacturing operations. We also lease local delivery trucks used in our retail segment. The present value of our obligations for leases with terms in excess of one year at May 28,August 27, 2022 is $110,002$104,899 and is included in our accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet at May 28,August 27, 2022. We were contingently liable under licensee lease obligation guarantees in the amount of $1,863$1,871 at May 28,August 27, 2022. Remaining terms under these lease guarantees range from approximately one to three years. See Note 10 to our condensed consolidated financial statements for additional details regarding our lease guarantees.

 

Investment in Retail Real Estate

 

We have a substantial investment in real estate acquired for use as retail locations and occupied by Company-owned retail stores, including a site in Tampa, Florida recently purchased for $7,668 which is expected to open for business during the second quarter of fiscal 2023. Such real estate is included in property and equipment, net, in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets and consists of eight properties with an aggregate square footage of 203,465 and a net book value of $21,236$21,168 at May 28,August 27, 2022.

 

During the secondthird quarter of fiscal 2022, we entered into a contract to sellsold one of our Company-owned store locations in Houston, Texas for approximately $8,200$8,217 net of closing costs. Accordingly, the $3,146 carrying value of the real property at that location is classified as retail real estate held for sale in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of May 28, 2022. The sale closed on June 24, 2022, and we expect to vacate the premises byearly in the end of the thirdfourth quarter of fiscal 2022. This sale, together with our recent purchase of real property in Tampa, Florida, will be treated as an exchange of like-kind property under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, for the purpose of deferring the taxable gain of approximately $4,800$4,300 arising from the sale of the Houston property.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates from the information provided in Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”, included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 27, 2021.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We utilize stand-by letters of credit in the procurement of certain goods in the normal course of business. In addition, we have guaranteed certain lease obligations of licensee operators for some of their store locations. See Note 10 to our condensed consolidated financial statements for further discussion of lease guarantees, including descriptions of the terms of such commitments and methods used to mitigate risks associated with these arrangements.

 

Contingencies

 

We are involved in various legal and environmental matters which arise in the normal course of business. Although the final outcome of these matters cannot be determined, based on the facts presently known, it is our opinion that the final resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position or future results of operations. See Note 9 to our condensed consolidated financial statements for further information regarding certain contingencies as of May 28,August 27, 2022.

 

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PART I-FINANCIAL INFORMATION-CONTINUED

BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
MAY 28,

AUGUST 27, 2022

(Dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk:

 

We are exposed to market risk from changes in the value of foreign currencies. Substantially all of our imports purchased outside of North America are denominated in U.S. dollars. Therefore, we believe that gains or losses resulting from changes in the value of foreign currencies relating to foreign purchases not denominated in U.S. dollars would not be material to our results from operations in fiscal 2022.

 

We are exposed to market risk from changes in the cost and availability of raw materials used in our manufacturing processes, principally wood, woven fabric, and foam products.  The cost of foam products, which are petroleum-based, is sensitive to changes in the price of oil.

 

We have potential exposure to market risk related to conditions in the commercial real estate market. Our retail real estate holdings of $21,236$21,168 at May 28,August 27, 2022 for Company-owned stores could suffer significant impairment in value if we are forced to close additional stores and sell or lease the related properties during periods of weakness in certain markets. Additionally, if we are required to assume responsibility for payment under the lease obligations of $1,863$1,871 which we have guaranteed on behalf of licensees as of May 28,August 27, 2022 we may not be able to secure sufficient sub-lease income in the current market to offset the payments required under the guarantees. We are also exposed to risk related to conditions in the commercial real estate rental market with respect to the right-of-use assets we carry on our balance sheet for leased retail store locations, manufacturing and warehouse facilities. At May 28,August 27, 2022, the unamortized balance of such right-of-use assets used in continuing operations totaled $90,417.$86,053. Should we have to close or otherwise abandon one of these leased locations, we could incur additional impairment charges if rental market conditions do not support a fair value for the right of use asset in excess of its carrying value.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures:

 

The Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have evaluated the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based upon their evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective. There has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the Company’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
MAY 28,

AUGUST 27, 2022

(Dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

None

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Use of Proceeds and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

The following table summarizes the stock repurchase activity by or on behalf of the Company or any “affiliated purchaser,” as defined by Rule 10b-18(a)(3) of the Exchange Act, for the three and sixnine months ended May 28,August 27, 2022 and the approximate dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased pursuant to our stock repurchase program:

 

  

Total Shares Purchased

  

Average Price Paid

  

Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (1)

  

Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (1)

 
                 

February 27 - April 2, 2022

  94,000  $17.66   94,000  $38,695 

April 3 - April 30, 2022

  218,374  $17.16   218,374  $34,948 

May 1 - May 28, 2022

  150,470  $16.42   150,470  $32,448 
  

Total
Shares
Purchased

  

Average
Price Paid

  

Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced Plans
or Programs (1)

  

Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (1)

 
                 

May 29 - July 2, 2022

  32,096  $15.92   32,096  $31,967 

July 3 - July 30, 2022

  -  $-   -  $31,967 

July 31 - August 27, 2022

  54,000  $20.54   54,000  $30,857 

 

(1)

The Company is authorized to repurchase Company stock under a plan which was originally announced in 1998. On March 9, 2022, the Board of Directors increased the remaining limit of the repurchase plan to $40,000. At May 28,August 27, 2022, $32,448$30,857 remained available for share repurchases under the plan.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

None.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
MAY 28, 2022

(Dollars in thousands except share and per share data)

 

Item 6. Exhibits

 

a.

Exhibits:

 

Exhibit 3a – Articles of Incorporation as amended to date are incorporated herein by reference to the Exhibit to Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended February 28, 1994.

 

Exhibit 3b – By-laws as amended to date are incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3 to Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 19, 2021.

 

Exhibit 4 – Registrant hereby agrees to furnish the SEC, upon request, other instruments defining the rights of holders of long-term debt of the Registrant.

 

Exhibit 31a – Chief Executive Officer’s certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

Exhibit 31b – Chief Financial Officer’s certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

Exhibit 32a – Chief Executive Officer’s certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

Exhibit 32b – Chief Financial Officer’s certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

Exhibit 101.INS Inline XBRL Instance

 

Exhibit 101.SCH Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema

 

Exhibit 101.CAL Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation

 

Exhibit 101.DEF Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition

 

Exhibit 101.LAB Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels

 

Exhibit 101.PRE Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation

 

Exhibit 104. Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).

 

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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 thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED

 

 

/s/

Robert H. Spilman, Jr.

 

Robert H. Spilman, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

June 30,September 29, 2022

 

 

 

/s/

J. Michael Daniel

 

J. Michael Daniel, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

June 30,September 29, 2022

 

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