measures to increase financial flexibility and maintain agility during this challenging time. As a result of improved business trends, the temporary reduction in all salaried corporate employees’ and Board of Directors’ compensation ended effective July 1, 2020.
Liquidity Update
As of June 30, 2020, the Company had liquidity of approximately $186 million, consisting of excess availability under its Credit Agreement of $59 million, and cash and cash equivalents of $127 million. This represents an increase in liquidity of $55 million from March 31, 2020. In addition, the Company’s debt balance as of June 30, 2020 was $101 million, unchanged since amending the Credit Agreement on April 17.
As previously announced, on April 17, 2020, the Company amended its Credit Agreement to increase total availability under the Senior Secured Credit Facilities from $200 million to $237.5 million, and increased the advance rate against inventory under the borrowing base. This amendment expires August 30, 2020. The current credit agreement maturity remains March 2024 and contains no financial covenants, except for a fixed charge coverage ratio if borrowings exceed 90% of availability.
Based on what we know today about the impact of COVID-19, the Company believes that cash flows from operations, together with the liquidity under its Credit Agreement, provides sufficient liquidity to navigate the current environment.
Section 301 Tariffs
On November 7, 2019, the U.S. Trade Representative granted a retroactive exclusion on certain “click” vinyl and engineered products imported from China. The Company is monitoring the expiration of this exclusion currently slated for August 7, 2020. Should the tariff exclusion not be extended, there would be an impact to cash flow related to future product purchases, but the impact to gross margin will be delayed based primarily on the flow of inventory.
2020 Outlook
As previously announced on April 20, 2020, the Company withdrew its annual financial guidance that was initially provided on February 25, 2020. The uncertainty surrounding the duration and extent of the impact of COVID-19 makes it uniquely challenging to accurately forecast future financial performance, and as such, the Company is not providing financial guidance at this time.
Conference Call and Webcast Information
The Company plans to host a conference call and audio webcast on August 5, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The conference may be accessed by dialing (877) 407-9039 or (201) 689-8470. A replay will be available approximately two hours after the call ends through August 12, 2020 and may be accessed by dialing (844) 512-2921 or (412) 317-6671 and entering pin number 13706414. The live conference call and replay can also be accessed via audio webcast at the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website, www.LLFlooring.com.
About Lumber Liquidators
Lumber Liquidators is one of North America's leading specialty retailers of hard-surface flooring with 422 stores as of June 30, 2020. The Company features more than 400 varieties of floors in the latest styles, including waterproof vinyl plank, solid and engineered hardwood, laminate, bamboo, porcelain tile and cork flooring. Additionally, Lumber Liquidators provides a wide selection of flooring enhancements and accessories to complement, install and maintain new floors. Every location is staffed with flooring experts who can provide advice, pro services and installation options for all of Lumber Liquidators' products, much of which is in stock and ready for delivery.
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