The following table has been prepared as an aid in understanding the Company’s results of operations on a comparative basis for the three and six months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013. Amounts presented are percentages of the Company’s net sales.
The following table compares net sales for the quarter ended December 31, (in millions):
Net sales for the quarter ended December 31, 2014 were $114.4 million, a 1.7% increase compared to $112.5 million in the prior year quarter. We believe our net sales for the current quarter were adversely impacted by West coast port congestion by at least $6 million or 5.3%.
Residential net sales were $94.8 million in the current quarter, an increase of 3.8% from the prior year quarter of $91.4 million, primarily due to increased demand for ready-to-assemble and upholstered products. Commercial net sales were approximately $19.6 million in the current quarter, a decrease of 7.5% compared to $21.1 million in the prior year quarter.
Gross margin as a percent of net sales for the quarters ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was 23.7% and 23.2%, respectively. The increase in the current year period is related to product mix and lower inventory write downs.
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses for the quarters ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 were 17.1% and 16.3% of net sales, respectively. The current quarter includes $0.2 million pre-tax in legal expenses related to pursuing insurance coverage related to the Indiana civil litigation compared to $0.8 million in the prior year quarter. The expenses incurred in the prior year quarter were offset by reimbursements of $1.7 million from insurers, resulting in a reduction of SG&A expenses of $0.9 million. There were no such reimbursements in the current quarter.
During the quarter ended December 31, 2013, the Company entered into an agreement to settle the Indiana Civil Litigation for $6.3 million. This amount is recorded as “Litigation Settlement Costs” in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
The effective income tax expense rate for the current quarter was 38.0% compared to an income tax expense rate of 37.8% in the prior year quarter. The effective rates include the federal statutory rate as well as the effect of the various state taxing jurisdictions.
The above factors resulted in net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2014 of $4.7 million or $0.61 per share compared to $1.2 million or $0.16 per share in the prior year quarter.
All earnings per share amounts are on a diluted basis.
The following table compares net sales for the six months ended December 31, (in millions):
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| | 2014 | | 2013 | | $ Change | | % Change | |
Residential | | $ | 186.3 | | $ | 175.4 | | $ | 10.9 | | | 6.2 | % |
Commercial | | | 36.8 | | | 41.5 | | | (4.7 | ) | | (11.3 | )% |
Total | | $ | 223.1 | | $ | 216.9 | | $ | 6.2 | | | 2.8 | % |
Results of Operations for the Six Months Ended December 31, 2014 vs. 2013
Net sales for the six months ended December 31, 2014 were $223.1 million, a 2.8% increase compared to $216.9 million in the prior year six month period. Residential net sales were $186.3 million in the current six month period, an increase of 6.2% from the prior year period of $175.4 million, primarily due to increased demand for upholstered and ready-to-assemble products. Commercial net sales were $36.8 million in the current six month period, a decrease of 11.3% compared to $41.5 million in the prior year period.
Gross margin as a percent of net sales for the six months ended December 31, 2014 was 23.6% of net sales compared to 22.9% of net sales in the prior year six month period. The improvement in the current year period is related to product mix and lower inventory write downs.
SG&A expenses for the six month period ended December 31, 2014 were 17.0% of net sales compared to 16.9% of net sales in the prior year six month period. The current six month period includes $0.3 million in legal expenses related to pursuing insurance coverage related to the Indiana civil litigation compared to the prior year period which had $1.7 million in defense costs which were offset by reimbursements of $1.7 million from insurers.
During the quarter ended December 31, 2013, the Company entered into an agreement to settle the Indiana Civil Litigation for $6.3 million. This amount is recorded as “Litigation Settlement Costs” in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
The company realized a non-taxable gain on life insurance of $0.4 million, or $0.06 per share in the six months ended December 31, 2014. The gain is included in “Interest and other income” in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
The effective income tax expense rate for the current six month period was 37.5% compared to an income tax expense rate of 36.8% in the prior year period. The effective rates include the federal statutory rate as well as the effect of the various state taxing jurisdictions.
The above factors resulted in net income for the six months ended December 31, 2014 of $9.6 million or $1.25 per share compared to $4.9 million or $0.66 per share for the prior year period.
All earnings per share amounts are on a diluted basis.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
During the current fiscal year, the Company utilized cash and borrowings to acquire and ready a distribution center in Edgerton, Kansas. The increase in inventory is primarily due to West coast port congestion and to support anticipated increased sales volume in upholstered and case goods product categories. The increase in accounts receivable is due to the increase in sales volume and timing of collections.
During the six months ended December 31, 2014, cash decreased $22 million and the Company borrowed an additional $16 million. Capital expenditures were $30 million and dividend payments totaled $2 million for the current six month period.
The Company maintained a credit agreement which provided working capital financing up to $25.0 million with interest of LIBOR plus 1% (1.1713% at December 31, 2014), including up to $4.0 million of letters of credit. Letters of credit outstanding at December 31, 2014 totaled $2.9 million. The Company utilized $9.5 million of borrowing availability under the credit facility during the period, which is classified as “Notes Payable “ in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, Long-Term Liabilities, in addition to the aforementioned letters of credit, leaving borrowing availability of $12.6 million. The credit agreement was to expire June 30, 2016. At December 31, 2014, the Company was in compliance with all of the financial covenants contained in the credit agreement. On January 12, 2015, the Company amended its revolving credit line to increase borrowing availability from $25.0 million to $65.0 million and extend the maturity date to December 31, 2016.
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An officer of the Company is a director at a bank where the Company maintained an additional unsecured $8.0 million line of credit, with interest at prime minus 2% (1.25% at December 31, 2014), and where its routine banking transactions are processed. The Company utilized borrowing availability during the period and $6.5 million was outstanding on the line of credit at December 31, 2014, which is classified as “Notes Payable” in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, Current Liabilities. The credit agreement was to expire February 13, 2015. Effective January 1, 2015, the Company entered into an unsecured line of credit with this bank, replacing the line of credit mentioned above and increasing the line of credit from $8.0 million to $10.0 million. This line of credit matures December 31, 2015. In addition, the Supplemental Plan assets, held in a Rabbi Trust, of $4.1 million are administered by this bank’s trust department. The Company receives no special services or pricing on the services performed by the bank due to the directorship of this officer.
Net cash used in operating activities of $5.6 million in the six months ended December 31, 2014 was comprised primarily of net income of $9.6 million and changes in operating assets and liabilities of $18.4 million. Net cash provided by operating activities in the six months ended December 31, 2013 was $1.2 million.
Net cash used in investing activities was $30.5 million and $2.3 million in the six months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Capital expenditures were $30.2 million and $1.5 million during the six months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $14.0 million in the six months ended December 31, 2014 primarily from proceeds from short and long term borrowings of $16.0 million partially offset by dividends paid of $2.4 million. Net cash used in financing activities was $1.0 million in the six months ended December 31, 2013, due to proceeds from the issuance of stock options of $1.1 million offset by dividends paid of $2.1 million.
During the current six month period, the Company has invested $2 million and estimates an additional $6 million will be incurred during the remainder of fiscal 2015 to complete interior construction and to equip the Edgerton distribution facility. The timing and level of additional investment required for the logistics strategy will be evaluated as the project progresses. Other operating capital expenditures are estimated to be $2 million for the remainder of fiscal 2015. Management believes that the Company has adequate cash flows from operations and credit arrangements to meet its operating and capital requirements for fiscal year 2015. In the opinion of management, the Company’s liquidity and credit resources provide it with the ability to react to opportunities as they arise, to pay quarterly dividends to its shareholders, and to purchase productive capital assets that enhance safety and improve operations.
Contractual Obligations
As of December 31, 2014, there have been no material changes to our contractual obligations presented in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2014, except for those disclosed in Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Outlook
Due to existing strong order backlog and positive order trends, the Company expects top line growth will continue for fiscal year 2015. Residential growth is expected from existing customers and products, and through expanding our product portfolio and customer base. The Company believes this growth will be led by increased demand for upholstered, case goods and ready-to-assemble products. The Company anticipates sales of commercial products consistent with fiscal year 2014. The Company is confident in its ability to take advantage of market opportunities.
The Company continues to progress in two multi-year initiatives, designed to enhance customer experience and increase shareholder value. Consistent with the logistics strategy, during the current six month period the Company has invested $2 million and estimates an additional $6 million will be incurred during the remainder of fiscal 2015 to complete interior construction and to equip the Edgerton distribution facility. We expect the Edgerton distribution facility to be operational in the fourth quarter of this fiscal year. We continue to develop our business information system requirements and have expended $0.6 million during the current six month period. The timing and level of additional investment required for these initiatives will be evaluated as the projects progress. Other operating capital expenditures are estimated to be $2 million for the remainder of fiscal 2015. The Company believes it has adequate working capital and borrowing capabilities to meet these requirements.
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The Company remains committed to its core strategies, which include providing a wide range of quality product offerings and price points to the residential and commercial markets, combined with a conservative approach to business. We will maintain our focus on a strong balance sheet through emphasis on cash flow and increasing profitability. We believe these core strategies are in the best interest of our shareholders.
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Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk |
General– Market risk represents the risk of changes in the value of a financial instrument, derivative or non-derivative, caused by fluctuations in interest rates, foreign exchange rates and equity prices. As discussed below, management of the Company does not believe that changes in these factors could cause material fluctuations in the Company’s results of operations or cash flows. The ability to import furniture products can be adversely affected by political issues in the countries where suppliers are located, disruptions associated with shipping distances and negotiations with port employees. Other risks related to furniture product importation include government imposition of regulations and/or quotas; duties and taxes on imports; and significant fluctuation in the value of the U.S. dollar against foreign currencies. Any of these factors could interrupt supply, increase costs and decrease earnings.
Inflation – Increased operating costs are reflected in product or services pricing with any limitations on price increases determined by the marketplace. Inflation or other pricing pressures could impact raw material costs, labor costs and interest rates which are important components of costs for the Company and could have an adverse effect on our profitability, especially where increases in these costs exceed price increases on finished products.
Foreign Currency Risk – During the three and six months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company did not have sales and has minimal purchases and other expenses denominated in foreign currencies. As such, the Company is not exposed to material market risk associated with currency exchange rates and prices.
Interest Rate Risk –The Company’s primary market risk exposure with regard to financial instruments is changes in interest rates.
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Item 4. | Controls and Procedures |
(a)Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. Based on their evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) were effective as of December 31, 2014.
(b)Changes in internal control over financial reporting.During the quarter ended December 31, 2014, there were no significant changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
Cautionary Statement Relevant to Forward-Looking Information for the Purpose of “Safe Harbor” Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
The Company and its representatives may from time to time make written or oral forward-looking statements with respect to long-term goals or anticipated results of the Company, including statements contained in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in its reports to stockholders.
Statements, including those in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which are not historical or current facts, are “forward-looking statements” made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. There are certain important factors that could cause our results to differ materially from those anticipated by some of the statements made herein. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty. Some of the factors that could affect results are the cyclical nature of the furniture industry, supply chain disruptions, litigation, including expenses relating to the Indiana civil litigation, the effectiveness of new product introductions and distribution channels, the product mix of sales, pricing pressures, the cost of raw materials and fuel, retention and recruitment of key employees, actions by governments including laws, regulations, taxes and tariffs, inflation, the amount of sales generated and the profit margins thereon, competition (both U.S. and foreign), credit exposure with customers, participation in multi-employer pension plans and general economic conditions. For further information regarding these risks and uncertainties, see the “Risk Factors” section in Item 1A of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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The Company specifically declines to undertake any obligation to publicly revise any forward-looking statements that have been made to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
There has been no material change in the risk factors set forth under Part 1, Item 1A “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014.
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| 31.1 | Certification |
| 31.2 | Certification |
| 32 | Certification by Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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| 101.INS | XBRL Instance Document |
| 101.SCH | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document |
| 101.CAL | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document |
| 101.LAB | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document |
| 101.DEF | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document |
| 101.PRE | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document |
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.
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| | | FLEXSTEEL INDUSTRIES, INC. |
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Date: | February 9, 2015 | | By: | /S/ Timothy E. Hall | |
| | | Timothy E. Hall |
| | | Chief Financial Officer |
| | | (Principal Financial & Accounting Officer) |
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