Ethan Allen Interiors 10Q 2015 Q1 Quarterly report

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2014

[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from __________ to __________

Commission File Number: 1-11692

Ethan Allen Interiors Inc

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		06-1275288
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

Ethan Allen Drive, Danbury, Connecticut		06811
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(203) 743-8000

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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 (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. [X] Yes [ ] No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). [X] Yes [ ] No

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

	Large accelerated filer [X]	Accelerated filer [ ]
	Non-accelerated filer [ ]	Smaller reporting company [ ]

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

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

At October 23, 2014, there were 28,927,385 shares of Class A Common Stock,par value $.01, outstanding.

Table of Contents

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

Consolidated Balance Sheets	2

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income	3

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	4

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity	5

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	6

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	19

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	26

Item 4. Controls and Procedures	27

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings	27

Item 1A. Risk Factors	27

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	27

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities	27

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures	27

Item 5. Other Information	27

Item 6. Exhibits	28

SIGNATURES	29

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands)

	September 30, 2014			June 30, 2014
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	114,308		$	109,176
Marketable securities		12,878			18,153
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,438 at September 30, 2014 and $1,442 at June 30, 2014		14,651			12,426
Inventories		157,519			146,275
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		24,444			19,599
Total current assets		323,800			305,629
Property, plant and equipment, net		285,877			288,156
Goodwill and other intangible assets		45,128			45,128
Restricted cash and investments		8,007			8,507
Other assets		7,367			7,014
Total assets	$	670,179		$	654,434
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt	$	560		$	501
Customer deposits		66,027			59,684
Accounts payable		20,051			24,320
Accrued compensation and benefits		23,901			27,709
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		34,037			23,833
Total current liabilities		144,576			136,047
Long-term debt		130,576			130,411
Other long-term liabilities		19,812			20,509
Total liabilities		294,964			286,967
Shareholders' equity:
Class A common stock		486			486
Additional paid-in-capital		365,928			365,733
Less: Treasury stock (at cost)		(584,041	)		(584,041	)
Retained earnings		592,787			584,395
Accumulated other comprehensive income		(209	)		642
Total Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. shareholders' equity		374,951			367,215
Noncontrolling interests		264			252
Total shareholders' equity		375,215			367,467
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	670,179		$	654,434

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share data)

	Three months ended
	September 30,
	2014			2013
Net sales	$	190,706		$	181,659
Cost of sales		85,903			82,916
Gross profit		104,803			98,743
Selling, general and administrative expenses		84,333			82,799
Operating income		20,470			15,944
Interest and other income		143			82
Interest and other related financing costs		1,889			1,873
Income before income taxes		18,724			14,153
Income tax expense		6,845			5,119
Net income	$	11,879		$	9,034

Per share data:
Basic earnings per common share:
Net income per basic share	$	0.41		$	0.31
Basic weighted average common shares		28,927			28,911
Diluted earnings per common share:
Net income per diluted share	$	0.41		$	0.31
Diluted weighted average common shares		29,248			29,288

Comprehensive income:
Net income	$	11,879		$	9,034
Other comprehensive income
Currency translation adjustment		(855	)		55
Other		16			18
Other comprehensive income net of tax		(839	)		73
Comprehensive income	$	11,040		$	9,107

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(In thousands)

	Three months ended September 30,
	2014			2013
Operating activities:
Net income	$	11,879		$	9,034
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		4,719			4,289
Compensation expense related to share-based payment awards		317			373
Provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes		124			57
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment		1,920			369
Other		(37	)		246

Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquired businesses:
Accounts receivable		(2,663	)		(272	)
Inventories		(10,639	)		(4,408	)
Prepaid and other current assets		(4,546	)		60
Customer deposits		5,574			8,303
Accounts payable		(4,269	)		2,788
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		5,687			429
Other assets and liabilities		(1,258	)		(123	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		6,808			21,145

Investing activities:
Proceeds from the disposal of property, plant & equipment		3,305			770
Change in restricted cash and investments		500			499
Capital expenditures		(5,410	)		(3,305	)
Acquisitions		(1,991	)		-
Purchases of marketable securities		-			(3,990	)
Sales of marketable securities		5,075			5,920
Other investing activities		44			83
Net cash used in investing activities		1,523			(23	)

Financing activities:
Payments on long-term debt and capital lease obligations		(150	)		(118	)
Payment of cash dividends		(2,900	)		(2,605	)
Other financing activities		4			140
Net cash used in financing activities		(3,046	)		(2,583	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		(153	)		84
Net increase (decrease) in cash & cash equivalents		5,132			18,623
Cash & cash equivalents at beginning of period		109,176			72,601
Cash & cash equivalents at end of period	$	114,308		$	91,224

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity

Three Months Ended September 30, 2014

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

									Accumulated
			Additional						Other						Non-
	Common		Paid-in			Treasury			Comprehensive			Retained			Controlling
	Stock		Capital			Stock			Income			Earnings			Interests		Total
Balance at June 30, 2014	$	486	$	365,733		$	(584,041	)	$	642		$	584,395		$	252	$	367,467

Compensation expense associated with share-based awards		-		317			-			-			-			-		317

Tax benefit associated with exercise of share based awards		-		(122	)		-			-			-			-		(122	)

Dividends declared on common stock		-		-			-			-			(3,487	)		-		(3,487	)

Comprehensive income		-		-			-			(851	)		11,879			12		11,040
Balance at September 30, 2014	$	486	$	365,928		$	(584,041	)	$	(209	)	$	592,787		$	264	$	375,215

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(1) Basis of Presentation

Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. ("Interiors") is a Delaware corporation incorporated on May 25, 1989. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Interiors, its wholly owned subsidiary Ethan Allen Global, Inc. ("Global"), and Global’s subsidiaries (collectively "we", "us", "our", "Ethan Allen", or the "Company"). All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements. All of Global’s capital stock is owned by Interiors, which has no assets or operating results other than those associated with its investment in Global.

We prepare our consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, which requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making those estimates, actual results could differ from those estimates. Areas in which significant estimates have been made include, but are not limited to, revenue recognition, the allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, inventory obsolescence, tax valuation allowances, useful lives for property, plant and equipment and definite-lived intangible assets, goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment analyses, the evaluation of uncertain tax positions and the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business combinations.

Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of an entity in which we are a majority shareholder and have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entity’s performance. Noncontrolling interest amounts in the entity are immaterial and included in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income within interest and other income, net.

(2) Interim Financial Presentation

In our opinion, all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments necessary for fair presentation, have been included in the consolidated financial statements. The results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for the entire fiscal year. The interim 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 June 30, 2014.

(3) Income Taxes

The Company reviews its expected annual effective income tax rates and makes changes on a quarterly basis as necessary based on certain factors such as changes in forecasted annual operating income; changes to actual or forecasted permanent book to tax differences; impacts from future tax audits with state, federal or foreign tax authorities; impacts from tax law changes; or change in judgment as to the realizability of deferred tax assets. The Company identifies items which are not normal and are non-recurring in nature and treats these as discrete events. The tax effect of discrete items is recorded in the quarter in which the discrete events occur. Due to the volatility of these factors, the Company's consolidated effective income tax rate can change significantly on a quarterly basis.

The Company conducts business globally and, as a result, the Company or one or more of its subsidiaries files income tax returns in the U.S., various state, and foreign jurisdictions. In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to examination in such domestic and foreign jurisdictions. As of September 30, 2014, the Company and certain subsidiaries are currently under audit in the U.S. from 2006 through 2012. While the amount of uncertain tax benefits with respect to the entities and years under audit may change within the next twelve months, it is not anticipated that any of the changes will be significant. It is reasonably possible that some of these audits may be completed during the next twelve months. It is reasonable to expect that various issues relating to uncertain tax benefits will be resolved within the next twelve months as exams are completed or as statutes expire and will impact the effective tax rate.

The Company’s consolidated effective tax rate was 36.6% for the three months ended September 30, 2014, and 36.2% for the three months ended September 30, 2013, respectively. The current year effective tax rate primarily includes tax expense on the current year net income, and tax and interest expense on uncertain tax positions. The prior year effective tax rate primarily includes the tax expense on that year’s net income, interest expense on uncertain tax positions, and the impact of maintaining valuation allowances on certain retail segment deferred tax assets, partly offset by the reversal and recognition of some uncertain tax positions.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(4) Restricted Cash and Investments

At September 30, 2014 and June 30, 2014, we held $8.0 million and $8.5 million respectively, of restricted cash and investments in lieu of providing letters of credit for the benefit of the provider of our workmen’s compensation insurance and other insurance. These funds can be invested in high quality money market mutual funds, U.S. Treasuries and U.S. Government agency fixed income instruments, and cannot be withdrawn without the prior written consent of the secured party. These assets are carried at cost, which approximates market value and are classified as long-term assets because they are not expected to be used within one year to fund operations. See also Note 12, “Fair Value Measurements".

(5) Marketable Securities

At September 30, 2014 and June 30, 2014, the Company held marketable securities of $12.9 million and $18.2 million respectively, classified as current assets, consisting of U.S. municipal and corporate bonds with maturities ranging from less than one year to less than two years, which were rated A/A2 or better by the rating services Standard & Poors (“S&P”) and Moodys Investors Service (“Moodys”) respectively. There were no material realized or unrealized gains or losses for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013. We do not believe there are any impairments considered to be other than temporary at September 30, 2014. See also Note 12, “Fair Value Measurements".

(6) Inventories

Inventories at September 30, 2014 and June 30, 2014 are summarized as follows (in thousands):

	September 30,			June 30,
	2014			2014

Finished goods	$	121,956		$	116,377
Work in process		11,488			8,355
Raw materials		26,879			24,347
Valuation allowance		(2,804	)		(2,804	)
	$	157,519		$	146,275

(7) Borrowings

Total debt obligations at September 30, 2014 and June 30, 2014 consist of the following (in thousands):

	September 30,		June 30,
	2014		2014
5.375% Senior Notes due 2015	$	129,281	$	129,255
Capital leases and other		1,855		1,657
Total debt		131,136		130,912
Less current maturities		560		501
Total long-term debt	$	130,576	$	130,411

ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

In September 2005, we issued $200.0 million in ten-year senior unsecured notes due October 1, 2015 (the "Senior Notes"). The Senior Notes were issued by Global, bearing an annual coupon rate of 5.375% with interest payable semi-annually in arrears on April 1 and October 1. We have used the net proceeds of $198.4 million to improve our retail network, invest in our manufacturing and logistics operations, and for other general corporate purposes. In fiscal years 2011 through 2013, the Company repurchased an aggregate $70.6 million of the Senior Notes in several unsolicited transactions.

We also maintain a $50 million senior secured, asset-based revolving credit facility (the “Facility”). We have not had any revolving loans under the Facility at any time. At both September 30, 2014 and June 30, 2014, there was $0.6 million of standby letters of credit outstanding under the Facility. The Facility is subject to borrowing base availability and includes a right for the Company to increase the total facility to $100 million subject to certain conditions. The Facility is secured by all property owned, leased or operated by the Company in the United States excluding any real property owned by the Company and contains customary covenants which may limit the Company’s ability to incur debt, engage in mergers and consolidations, make restricted payments (including dividends), sell certain assets, and make investments. Remaining availability under the Facility totaled $49.4 million at both September 30, 2014 and June 30, 2014 and as a result, covenants and other restricted payment limitations did not apply. The Facility expires March 25, 2016, or June 26, 2015 if the Senior Notes have not been refinanced prior to that date.

At both September 30, 2014 and June 30, 2014, we were in compliance with all covenants of the Senior Notes and the Facility.

(8) Litigation

We are routinely involved in various investigations or as a defendant in litigation, in the ordinary course of business. We are also subject to various federal, state and local environmental protection laws and regulations and are involved, from time to time, in investigations and proceedings regarding environmental matters. Such investigations and proceedings typically concern air emissions, water discharges, and/or management of solid and hazardous wastes. Under these laws, we and/or our subsidiaries are, or may be, required to remove or mitigate the effects on the environment of the disposal or release of certain hazardous materials.

Regulations issued under the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 required the industry to reformulate certain furniture finishes or institute process changes to reduce emissions of volatile organic compounds. Compliance with many of these requirements has been facilitated through the introduction of high solids coating technology and alternative formulations. In addition, we have instituted a variety of technical and procedural controls, including reformulation of finishing materials to reduce toxicity, implementation of high velocity low pressure spray systems, development of storm water protection plans and controls, and further development of related inspection/audit teams, all of which have served to reduce emissions per unit of production. We remain committed to implementing new waste minimization programs and/or enhancing existing programs with the objective of (i) reducing the total volume of waste, (ii) limiting the liability associated with waste disposal, and (iii) continuously improving environmental and job safety programs on the factory floor which serve to minimize emissions and safety risks for employees. We will continue to evaluate the most appropriate, cost effective, control technologies for finishing operations and design production methods to reduce the use of hazardous materials in the manufacturing process. We believe that our facilities are in material compliance with all such applicable laws and regulations. Our currently anticipated capital expenditures for environmental control facility matters are not material.

Although the outcome of the various claims and proceedings against us cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes that the likelihood is remote that any existing claims or proceedings will have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

(9) Share-Based Compensation

During the three months ended September 30, 2014, the Company awarded options to purchase 26,316 shares of our common stock. Awarded options had an exercise price per share of $22.80, a grant date fair value of $10.44 and vest over three years. During the three months ended September 30, 2014, options covering 209,950 shares of common stock were cancelled, primarily due to the expiration of their 10 year terms. At September 30, 2014, there are 1,544,512 shares of common stock available for future issuance pursuant to the 1992 Stock Option Plan.

ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(10) Earnings Per Share

Basic and diluted earnings per share are calculated using the following weighted average share data (in thousands):

	Three months ended
	September 30,
	2014		2013
Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic calculation		28,927		28,911
Effect of dilutive stock options and other share-based awards		321		377
Weighted average common shares outstanding adjusted for dilution calculation		29,248		29,288

As of September 30, 2014 and 2013, stock options to purchase 541,508 and 489,549 common shares, respectively, were excluded from the respective diluted earnings per share calculations because their impact was anti-dilutive.

(11) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The following table sets forth the activity in accumulated other comprehensive income for the year to date period ended September 30, 2014 (in thousands):

		Foreign						Unrealized
		currency						gains and
		translation			Derivative			losses on
		adjustments			instruments			investments			Total
Balance June 30, 2014		$	670		$	(39	)	$	11		$	642
	Changes before reclassifications	$	(855	)	$	-		$	(4	)	$	(859	)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	$	-		$	8		$	-		$	8
Current period other comprehensive income		$	(855	)	$	8		$	(4	)	$	(851	)
Balance September 30, 2014		$	(185	)	$	(31	)	$	7		$	(209	)

Foreign currency translation adjustments are the result of changes in foreign currency exchange rates related to our operations in Canada, Belgium, Honduras, and Mexico, and exclude income taxes given that the earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries are deemed to be reinvested for an indefinite time. The derivative instruments are reclassified to interest expense in our consolidated statements of operations.

(12) Fair Value Measurements

We determine fair value as the price that would be received upon sale of an asset or paid upon transfer of a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date and in the principal or most advantageous market for that asset or liability. The fair value is calculated based on assumptions that market participants use in pricing the asset or liability, and not on assumptions specific to the Company. In addition, the fair value of liabilities includes consideration of non-performance risk including our own credit risk. Each fair value measurement is reported in one of three levels, determined by the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. These levels are:

ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Level 1 Inputs are based upon unadjusted quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets.

Level 2 Inputs are based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3 Inputs are generally unobservable and typically reflect management’s estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. The fair values are therefore determined using model-based techniques that include option pricing models, discounted cash flow models, and similar techniques.

The following section describes the valuation methodologies we use to measure different financial assets and liabilities at fair value.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The following table presents our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2014 and June 30, 2014 (in thousands):

September 30, 2014
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Balance
Cash equivalents	$	122,315	$	-	$	-	$	122,315
Available-for-sale securities		-		12,878		-		12,878
Total	$	122,315	$	12,878	$	-	$	135,193

June 30, 2014
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Balance
Cash equivalents	$	117,683	$	-	$	-	$	117,683
Available-for-sale securities		-		18,153		-		18,153
Total	$	117,683	$	18,153	$	-	$	135,836

Cash equivalents consist of money market accounts and mutual funds in U.S. government and agency fixed income securities. We use quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities to determine fair value. There were no transfers between level 1 and level 2 during the first three months of fiscal 2015 or fiscal 2014. At September 30, 2014 and June 30, 2014, $8.0 million and $8.5 million respectively, of the cash equivalents were restricted, and classified as long-term assets.

At September 30, 2014, available-for-sale securities consist of $12.9 million in U.S. municipal bonds, and at June 30, 2014, available-for-sale securities consisted of $18.2 million in U.S. municipal bonds, all with maturities of less than two years. The bonds are rated A/A2 or better by S&P and Moodys respectively. As of September 30, 2014 and June 30, 2014, there were no material gross unrealized gains or losses on available-for-sale securities.

ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

As of September 30, 2014 and June 30, 2014, the contractual maturities of our available-for-sale securities were as follows:

September 30, 2014
	Cost		Estimated Fair Value
Due in one year or less	$	13,119	$	12,878
Due after one year through five years	$	-	$	-

June 30, 2014
	Cost		Estimated Fair Value
Due in one year or less	$	16,049	$	15,863
Due after one year through five years	$	2,296	$	2,290

No investments have been in a continuous loss position for more than one year, and no other-than-temporary impairments were recognized. See also Note 4, "Restricted Cash and Investments" and Note 5, "Marketable Securities".

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-recurring Basis

We measure certain assets at fair value on a non-recurring basis. These assets are recognized at fair value when they are deemed to be impaired. During the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, we did not record any impairments on those assets required to be measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis.

(13) Segment Information

Our operations are classified into two operating segments: wholesale and retail. These operating segments represent strategic business areas of our vertically integrated business which, although they operate separately and provide their own distinctive services, enable us to more efficiently control the quality and cost of our complete line of home furnishings and accents.

The wholesale segment is principally involved in the development of the Ethan Allen brand, which encompasses the design, manufacture, domestic and offshore sourcing, sale and distribution of a full range of home furnishings and accents to a network of independently operated and Ethan Allen operated design centers as well as related marketing and brand awareness efforts. Wholesale revenue is generated upon the wholesale sale and shipment of our product to all retail design centers, including those operated by Ethan Allen.

The retail segment sells home furnishings and accents to consumers through a network of Company operated design centers. Retail revenue is generated upon the retail sale and delivery of our product to our customers.

Inter-segment eliminations result, primarily, from the wholesale sale of inventory to the retail segment, including the related profit margin.

We evaluate performance of the respective segments based upon revenues and operating income. While the manner in which our home furnishings and accessories are marketed and sold is consistent, the nature of the underlying recorded sales (i.e. wholesale versus retail) and the specific services that each operating segment provides (i.e. wholesale manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution versus retail selling) are different. Within the wholesale segment, we maintain revenue information according to each respective product line (i.e. case goods, upholstery, or home accents and other). The allocation of retail sales by product line is reasonably similar to that of the wholesale segment. A breakdown of wholesale sales by these product lines for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 is provided as follows:

	Three months ended
	September 30,
	2014			2013
Case Goods		36	%		35	%
Upholstered Products		46	%		47	%
Home Accents and Other		18	%		18	%
		100	%		100	%

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Segment information for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 is provided below (in thousands):

	Three months ended
	September 30,
	2014			2013
Net sales:
Wholesale segment	$	124,600		$	113,198
Retail segment		145,043			141,827
Elimination of inter-company sales		(78,937	)		(73,366	)
Consolidated Total	$	190,706		$	181,659

Operating income:
Wholesale segment	$	21,542		$	16,132
Retail segment		1,762			(204	)
Adjustment of inter-company profit (1)		(2,834	)		16
Consolidated Total	$	20,470		$	15,944

Depreciation & Amortization:
Wholesale segment	$	2,094		$	1,891
Retail segment		2,625			2,398
Consolidated Total	$	4,719		$	4,289

Capital expenditures:
Wholesale segment	$	3,961		$	1,474
Retail segment		1,449			1,831
Acquisitions		1,991			-
Consolidated Total	$	7,401		$	3,305

	September 30,			June 30,
	2014			2014
Total Assets:
Wholesale segment	$	343,085		$	339,271
Retail segment		358,697			344,025
Inventory profit elimination (2)		(31,603	)		(28,862	)
Consolidated Total	$	670,179		$	654,434

(1)	Represents the change in wholesale profit contained in the retail segment inventory at the end of the period.
(2)	Represents the wholesale profit contained in the retail segment inventory that has not yet been realized. These profits are realized when the related inventory is sold.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(14) Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

There have been no recently issued accounting pronouncements during the three months ended September 30, 2014 that are expected to have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements.

(15) Financial Information About the Parent, the Issuer and the Guarantors

On September 27, 2005, Global (the "Issuer") issued $200 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes which have been guaranteed on a senior basis by Interiors (the "Parent"), and other wholly owned domestic subsidiaries of the Issuer and the Parent, including Ethan Allen Retail, Inc., Ethan Allen Operations, Inc., Ethan Allen Realty, LLC, Lake Avenue Associates, Inc. and Manor House, Inc. The subsidiary guarantors (other than the Parent) are collectively called the "Guarantors". The guarantees of the Guarantors are unsecured. All of the guarantees are full, unconditional and joint and several and the Issuer and each of the Guarantors are 100% owned by the Parent. Our other subsidiaries which are not guarantors are called the "Non-Guarantors".

The following tables set forth the condensed consolidating balance sheets as of September 30, 2014 and June 30, 2014, the condensed consolidating statements of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, and the condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 of the Parent, the Issuer, the Guarantors and the Non-Guarantors.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

(In thousands)

September 30, 2014

	Parent		Issuer			Guarantors			Non-Guarantors			Eliminations			Consolidated
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	-	$	102,897		$	7,517		$	3,894		$	-		$	114,308
Marketable securities		-		12,878			-			-			-			12,878
Accounts receivable, net		-		14,347			304			-			-			14,651
Inventories		-		-			183,490			5,632			(31,603	)		157,519
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		-		8,407			14,087			1,950			-			24,444
Intercompany receivables		-		846,615			325,820			(3,331	)		(1,169,104	)		-
Total current assets		-		985,144			531,218			8,145			(1,200,707	)		323,800
Property, plant and equipment, net		-		8,670			260,863			16,344			-			285,877
Goodwill and other intangible assets		-		37,905			7,223			-			-			45,128
Restricted cash and investments		-		8,007			-			-			-			8,007
Other assets		-		4,990			1,705			672			-			7,367
Investment in affiliated companies		742,283		(105,855	)		-			-			(636,428	)		-
Total assets	$	742,283	$	938,861		$	801,009		$	25,161		$	(1,837,135	)	$	670,179
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt	$	-	$	-		$	560		$	-		$	-		$	560
Customer deposits		-		-			62,888			3,139			-			66,027
Accounts payable		-		3,805			16,006			240			-			20,051
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		3,604		36,962			15,591			1,781			-			57,938
Intercompany payables		363,464		(8,804	)		783,438			31,006			(1,169,104	)		-
Total current liabilities		367,068		31,963			878,483			36,166			(1,169,104	)		144,576
Long-term debt		-		129,281			1,295			-			-			130,576
Other long-term liabilities		-		3,152			16,185			475			-			19,812
Total liabilities		367,068		164,396			895,963			36,641			(1,169,104	)		294,964
Shareholders’ equity		375,215		774,465			(94,954	)		(11,480	)		(668,031	)		375,215
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	742,283	$	938,861		$	801,009		$	25,161		$	(1,837,135	)	$	670,179

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

(In thousands)

June 30, 2014

	Parent		Issuer			Guarantors			Non-Guarantors			Eliminations			Consolidated
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	-	$	95,567		$	10,347		$	3,262		$	-		$	109,176
Marketable securities		-		18,153			-			-			-			18,153
Accounts receivable, net		-		12,118			308			-			-			12,426
Inventories		-		-			168,996			6,141			(28,862	)		146,275
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		-		6,954			10,800			1,845			-			19,599
Intercompany receivables		-		836,086			322,382			(3,478	)		(1,154,990	)		-
Total current assets		-		968,878			512,833			7,770			(1,183,852	)		305,629
Property, plant and equipment, net		-		8,848			262,272			17,036			-			288,156
Goodwill and other intangible assets		-		37,905			7,223			-			-			45,128
Restricted cash and investments		-		8,507			-			-			-			8,507
Other assets		-		4,620			1,647			747			-			7,014
Investment in affiliated companies		731,003		(107,050	)		-			-			(623,953	)		-
Total assets	$	731,003	$	921,708		$	783,975		$	25,553		$	(1,807,805	)	$	654,434
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt	$	-	$	-		$	501		$	-		$	-		$	501
Customer deposits		-		-			55,810			3,874			-			59,684
Accounts payable		-		6,423			17,699			198			-			24,320
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		3,013		30,656			16,292			1,581			-			51,542
Intercompany payables		360,523		(8,468	)		773,850			29,085			(1,154,990	)		-
Total current liabilities		363,536		28,611			864,152			34,738			(1,154,990	)		136,047
Long-term debt		-		129,255			1,156			-			-			130,411
Other long-term liabilities		-		4,241			15,763			505			-			20,509
Total liabilities		363,536		162,107			881,071			35,243			(1,154,990	)		286,967
Shareholders’ equity		367,467		759,601			(97,096	)		(9,690	)		(652,815	)		367,467
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	731,003	$	921,708		$	783,975		$	25,553		$	(1,807,805	)	$	654,434

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands)

Three months ended September 30, 2014

	Parent			Issuer		Guarantors			Non-Guarantors			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net sales	$	-		$	122,465	$	200,493		$	12,156		$	(144,408	)	$	190,706
Cost of sales		-			90,984		128,634			7,952			(141,667	)		85,903
Gross profit		-			31,481		71,859			4,204			(2,741	)		104,803

Selling, general and administrative expenses		45			10,741		68,466			5,081			-			84,333
Operating income (loss)		(45	)		20,740		3,393			(877	)		(2,741	)		20,470

Interest and other income (expense)		11,924			1,315		(1	)		24			(13,119	)		143
Interest and other related financing costs		-			1,859		30			-			-			1,889
Income (loss) before income taxes		11,879			20,196		3,362			(853	)		(15,860	)		18,724
Income tax expense		-			5,531		1,232			82			-			6,845
Net income/(loss)	$	11,879		$	14,665	$	2,130		$	(935	)	$	(15,860	)	$	11,879

Three months ended September 30, 2013

	Parent			Issuer			Guarantors			Non-Guarantors			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net sales	$	-		$	111,523		$	194,828		$	10,439		$	(135,131	)	$	181,659
Cost of sales		-			83,933			127,155			6,857			(135,029	)		82,916
Gross profit		-			27,590			67,673			3,582			(102	)		98,743

Selling, general and administrative expenses		45			9,632			68,165			4,957			-			82,799
Operating income (loss)		(45	)		17,958			(492	)		(1,375	)		(102	)		15,944

Interest and other income (expense)		9,079			(1,868	)		-			(16	)		(7,113	)		82
Interest and other related financing costs		-			1,851			22			-			-			1,873
Income (loss) before income taxes		9,034			14,239			(514	)		(1,391	)		(7,215	)		14,153
Income tax expense		-			5,058			38			23			-			5,119
Net income/(loss)	$	9,034		$	9,181		$	(552	)	$	(1,414	)	$	(7,215	)	$	9,034

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

Three months ended September 30, 2014

	Parent			Issuer			Guarantors			Non-Guarantors			Eliminations		Consolidated
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	2,900		$	1,030		$	1,892		$	986		$	-	$	6,808

Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures		-			(276	)		(4,933	)		(201	)		-		(5,410	)
Acquisitions		-			-			(1,991	)		-			-		(1,991	)
Proceeds from the disposal of property, plant and equipment		-			953			2,352			-			-		3,305
Change in restricted cash and investments		-			500			-			-			-		500
Sales of marketable securities		-			5,075						-			-		5,075
Other		-			44			-			-			-		44
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		-			6,296			(4,572	)		(201	)		-		1,523

Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on long-term debt		-			-			(150	)		-			-		(150	)
Dividends paid		(2,900	)		-			-			-			-		(2,900	)
Other		-			4			-			-			-		4
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(2,900	)		4			(150	)		-			-		(3,046	)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		-			-			-			(153	)		-		(153	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		-			7,330			(2,830	)		632			-		5,132

Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period		-			95,567			10,347			3,262			-		109,176
Cash and cash equivalents – end of period	$	-		$	102,897		$	7,517		$	3,894		$	-	$	114,308

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

Three months ended September 30, 2013

	Parent			Issuer			Guarantors			Non-Guarantors			Eliminations		Consolidated
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	2,477		$	15,198		$	2,707		$	763		$	-	$	21,145

Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures		-			(159	)		(2,994	)		(152	)		-		(3,305	)
Acquisitions		-			-			-			-			-		-
Proceeds from the disposal of property, plant and equipment		-			18			752			-			-		770
Change in restricted cash and investments		-			499			-			-			-		499
Purchases of marketable securities		-			(3,990	)		-			-			-		(3,990	)
Sales of marketable securities		-			5,920			-			-			-		5,920
Other		-			83			-			-			-		83
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		-			2,371			(2,242	)		(152	)		-		(23	)

Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on long-term debt		-			-			(118	)		-			-		(118	)
Dividends paid		(2,605	)		-			-			-			-		(2,605	)
Other		128			12			-			-			-		140
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		(2,477	)		12			(118	)		-			-		(2,583	)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash		-			-			-			84			-		84
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		-			17,581			347			695			-		18,623

Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period		-			57,307			12,463			2,831			-		72,601
Cash and cash equivalents – end of period	$	-		$	74,888		$	12,810		$	3,526		$	-	$	91,224

(16) Subsequent Events

On October 21, 2014, the Company entered into a five year, $150 million senior secured revolving credit and term loan facility (the “Facility”). The Facility is provided by a syndicate of two banks, and was arranged by J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Capital One, National Association as joint lead arrangers. The new agreement amends and restates the current five-year, $50 million secured revolving credit facility.

The Facility provides a revolving credit line of up to $100 million, subject to borrowing base availability, and a term loan of up to $50 million. The Facility expires on October 21, 2019.

At the Company’s option, revolving loans under the Facility bear interest, based on the average availability, at an annual rate of either (a) the London Interbank Offered rate (“LIBOR”) plus 1.5% to 1.75%, or (b) the higher of (i) the prime rate, (ii) the federal funds effective rate plus 0.50%, or (iii) LIBOR plus 1.0% plus in each case 0.5% to 0.75%.

At the Company’s option, term loans under the Facility bear interest, based on the Company’s rent adjusted leverage ratio, at an annual rate of either (a) the London Interbank Offered rate (“LIBOR”) plus 1.75% to 2.25%,, or (b) the higher of (i) the prime rate, (ii) the federal funds effective rate plus 0.50%, or (iii) LIBOR plus 1.0% plus in each case 0.75% to 1.25%.

The Company pays a commitment fee of 0.15% to 0.25% per annum on the unused portion of the Facility, and fees on issued letters of credit at an annual rate of 1.5% to 1.75% based on the average availability. Certain payments are restricted if the availability under the revolving credit line falls below 20% of the total revolving credit line, and subject to pro forma compliance with the fixed charge coverage ratio if applicable.

The term loan is available in a single drawing of up to $50 million on a delayed-draw basis through April 21, 2015. In order to draw on the term loan, the Company’s Senior Notes must be paid in full substantially concurrently with the making of the term loan. Quarterly installments of principal are payable on the amount borrowed under the term loan based on a straight line 15 year amortization period, with the balance due at maturity.

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The Facility is secured by all property owned, leased or operated by the Company in the United States and includes certain real property owned by the Company and contains customary covenants which may limit the Company’s ability to incur debt; engage in mergers and consolidations; make restricted payments (including dividends); sell certain assets; and make investments.

The Company must maintain at all times a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.0 to 1.0 for the first year and 1.1 to 1.0 all times thereafter. If the outstanding term loans are less than $25 million and the fixed charge coverage ratio equals or exceeds 1.25 to 1.0, the fixed charge coverage ratio ceases to apply and thereafter shall only be triggered if average monthly availability is less than 15% of the amount of the revolving credit line. Our fixed charge coverage ratio was 1.5 to 1.0 at September 30, 2014.

The Company intends to use the proceeds of the Facility for working capital and general corporate purposes and to refinance our Senior Notes, which are due October 1, 2015.

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion of financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with (i) our Consolidated Financial Statements, and notes thereto, included in Item 1 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and (ii) our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2014.

Forward-Looking Statements

Management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations and other sections of this Quarterly Report contain forward-looking statements relating to our future results. Such forward-looking statements are identified by use of forward-looking words such as "anticipates", "believes", "plans", "estimates", "expects", and "intends" or words or phrases of similar expression. These forward-looking statements are subject to management decisions and various assumptions, risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: the potential effects of natural disasters affecting our suppliers or trading partners; the effects of labor strikes; weather conditions that may affect sales; volatility in fuel, utility, transportation and security costs; changes in global or regional political or economic conditions, including changes in governmental and central bank policies; changes in business conditions in the furniture industry, including changes in consumer spending patterns and demand for home furnishings; effects of our brand awareness and marketing programs, including changes in demand for our existing and new products; our ability to locate new design center sites and/or negotiate favorable lease terms for additional design centers or for the expansion of existing design centers; competitive factors, including changes in products or marketing efforts of others; pricing pressures; fluctuations in interest rates and the cost, availability and quality of raw materials; the effects of terrorist attacks or conflicts or wars involving the United States or its allies or trading partners; those matters discussed in Items 1A and 7A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2014 and in our SEC filings; and our future decisions. Accordingly, actual circumstances and results could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements.

Critical Accounting Policies

The Company’s consolidated financial statements are based on the accounting policies used. Certain accounting polices require that estimates and assumptions be made by management for use in the preparation of the financial statements. Critical accounting policies are those that are central to the presentation of the Company’s financial condition and results and that require subjective or complex estimates by management. There have been no material changes with respect to the Company’s critical accounting policies from those disclosed in its 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on August 15, 2014.

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Overview

We are a leading interior design company and manufacturer and retailer of quality home furnishings. Founded over 80 years ago, today we’re a leading international home fashion brand doing business in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. We are vertically integrated from design through delivery, affording our clientele a value equation of style, quality and price that is unique to the industry. We offer complementary interior design service to our clients and sell a full range of furniture products and decorative accents through ethanallen.com and a network of approximately 300 design centers in the United States and abroad. The design centers represent a mix of independent licensees and our own Company operated retail segment. We own and operate eight manufacturing plants including five manufacturing plants and one sawmill in the United States and a manufacturing plant in each of Mexico and Honduras.

Our business model is to maintain continued focus on (i) getting our messages across with strong advertising and marketing campaigns, (ii) capitalizing on the strength of our interior design professionals and management in our retail business, (iii) investing in new technologies across key aspects of our vertically integrated business, and (iv) leveraging the benefits of our vertical integration by maintaining our North American manufacturing capacity where we manufacture approximately 70% of our products.

Our competitive advantages arise from:

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providing fashionable high quality products of the finest craftsmanship,

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offering complimentary design service through an estimated 2,000 motivated interior design professionals network-wide, which we believe makes us the world’s leading interior design network,

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our wide array of custom product offerings across our upholstery, case goods, and accent product categories,

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enhancing our technology in all aspects of the business, and

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leveraging our vertically integrated structure.

We continue to make considerable investments to strengthen the level of service, professionalism, and interior design competence, as well as to improve the efficiency of our retail operations. We believe that over time, we will continue to benefit from (i) continuous repositioning of our retail network, (ii) frequent new product introductions, (iii) new and innovative marketing promotions and effective use of targeted advertising media, and (iv) continued use of the latest technology coupled with personal service from our interior design professionals. We believe our network of professionally trained interior design professionals differentiates us significantly from others in our industry.

Results of Operations

In the first quarter of fiscal 2015, consolidated net sales of $190.7 million increased 5.0% compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2014. During the same period, consolidated operating margin grew to 10.7% from 8.8%, and net income improved to $0.41 from $0.31 per diluted share.

During this first quarter, our retail segment had significantly more clearance sales than in the comparable prior year period as we began making room for the newly designed products being introduced in fiscal 2015. Along with the clearance sales, many of our design centers have been and will be undergoing renovations which include new signage, flooring, paint and lighting to enhance the consumer buying experience. Our new products, many of which have been designed to be made in our North American workshops, began shipping from our wholesale segment during this first quarter.

Comparing the first quarters of fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014, net sales improved by 2.3% in our retail segment, and by 10.1% in our wholesale segment. The ratio of retail segment net sales to consolidated net sales for the first quarter was 76.1% compared to 78.1%. The consolidated gross margin of 55.0% for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 increased from 54.4% due to the combination of these factors. In addition to this gross margin improvement, operating expenses decreased as a percentage of total net sales to 44.2% in fiscal 2015 from 45.6%.

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Written orders booked by the retail segment in the first quarter of fiscal 2015 decreased by 0.7% as compared to the same quarter of fiscal 2014 reflecting the lower current year design center count and a higher ratio of clearance sales than in the prior year. Comparable written orders increased by 0.8% in the first quarter of fiscal 2015 compared to the same quarter of fiscal 2014 building upon the strong 13.8% comparable written order increase during the first quarter of fiscal 2014 over the first quarter of fiscal 2013. The retail segment undelivered backlog at September 30, 2014 is up 11.5% from June 30, 2014, and down 5.3% from September 30, 2013.

We measure the performance of our retail design centers based on net sales and written orders booked on a comparable period to period basis. Comparable design centers are those which have been operating for at least 15 months. Minimal net sales derived from the delivery of customer ordered product are generated during the first three months of operations of newly opened (including relocated) design centers. Design centers acquired by us from independent retailers are included in comparable design center sales in their 13th full month of Ethan Allen-owned operations. The frequency of our promotional events as well as the timing of the end of those events can impact the orders booked during a given quarter. Our international net sales are comprised of our wholesale segment sales to independent retailers and our retail segment sales to consumers through the Company operated Design Centers. International net sales as a percent of our consolidated net sales were 12.1% for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 and 9.8% for the comparable prior year period. The following tables show selected Design Center location information.

	First quarter of Fiscal 2015									First quarter of Fiscal 2014
	Independent retailers			Company-operated			Total			Independent retailers		Company-operated			Total
Retail Design Center location activity:
Balance at beginning of period		152			143			295			148		147			295
New locations		6			-			6			2		3			5
Closures		(6	)		(1	)		(7	)		-		(3	)		(3	)
Transfers		(1	)		1			-			-		-			-
Balance at end of period		151			143			294			150		147			297
Relocations (in new and closures)		4			-			4			-		1			1

Retail Design Center geographic locations:
United States		59			135			194			62		139			201
International		92			8			100			88		8			96
Total		151			143			294			150		147			297

First Quarter Ended September 30, 2014 Compared to First Quarter Ended September 30, 2013

Consolidated net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 increased 5.0% to $190.7 million from $181.7 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2014. The increase reflects the increased net sales in both our wholesale and retail segments.

Wholesale net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 increased 10.1% to $124.6 million from $113.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2014, supported by increased shipments to both our domestic and international retailers. We benefitted from shipments of new product floor samples towards the end of the quarter, improved pricing during the current fiscal year quarter, and one additional independent retailer Design Centers this fiscal year.

Retail net sales from the Company’s retail segment for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 increased 2.3% to $145.0 million from $141.8 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2014. This was partly due to our promotional campaigns during the current fiscal quarter and increased clearance sales, partly offset by a reduction of four Design Centers from one year ago. Our written business (new orders booked) in the first quarter of fiscal 2015 decreased 0.7% while comparable design center written business increased 0.8% compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2014. At September 30, 2014, the retail undelivered backlog was 11.5% higher than at June 30, 2014 and 5.3% less than a year ago.

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Gross profit was $104.8 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2015, up 6.1% from $98.7 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2014 due to the growth in net sales in both our wholesale and retail segments. Consolidated gross margin for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 was 55.0%, up from 54.4% for the first quarter of fiscal 2014 due to increased sales in both our wholesale and retail segments, partly offset by a lower proportion of retail segment net sales to our consolidated net sales.

Operating expenses for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 increased $1.5 million or 1.9% to $84.3 million from $82.8 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2014 with no significant changes in costs between the two quarterly periods.

Operating income and profit margin for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 was $20.5 million or 10.7% of net sales, an increase of $4.5 million or 28.4% from $15.9 million, or 8.8% of net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2014.

Wholesale operating incomefor the first quarter of fiscal 2015 was $21.5 million, or 17.3% of sales, compared to $16.1 million, or 14.3% of sales, for the first quarter of fiscal 2014, improving largely due to the increase in sales.

Retail operating income for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 was $1.8 million, or 1.2% of sales, compared to an operating loss of $0.2 million, or a negative 0.1% of sales for first quarter of fiscal 2014, with the improvement in operating margin driven primarily by increased retail net sales in the current fiscal quarter.

Interest and other income was not material in either the first quarter of the current or prior fiscal year.

Interest and other related financing costs amounted to $1.9 million in the first quarters of both fiscal 2015 and 2014.

Income tax expense for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 totaled $6.8 million compared to $5.1 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2014. Our effective tax rate for the current quarter was 36.6% compared to 36.2% in the prior year quarter. The current quarter effective tax rate primarily includes tax expense on the current quarter’s net income, and tax and interest expense on uncertain tax positions. The prior period effective tax rate primarily includes the tax expense on that quarter’s net income, interest expense on uncertain tax positions, and the impact of maintaining valuation allowances on certain retail segment deferred tax assets, partly offset by the recognition of some uncertain tax positions.

Net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2015, was $11.9 million compared to $9.0 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2014. This resulted in net income per diluted share of $0.41 for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 compared to $0.31 per diluted share for the first quarter of fiscal 2014.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

At September 30, 2014, we held unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of $114.3 million, marketable securities of $12.9 million, and restricted cash and investments of $8.0 million. At June 30, 2014, we held unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of $109.2 million, marketable securities of $18.2 million, and restricted cash and investments of $8.5 million. Our principal sources of liquidity include cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, cash flow from operations, amounts available under our credit facility, and other borrowings.

In September 2005, we issued $200.0 million in ten-year senior unsecured notes due October 1, 2015 (the "Senior Notes"). The Senior Notes were issued by Global, bearing an annual coupon rate of 5.375% with interest payable semi-annually in arrears on April 1 and October 1. We used the net proceeds of $198.4 million to improve our retail network, invest in our manufacturing and logistics operations, and for other general corporate purposes. In fiscal years 2011 through 2013, the Company repurchased an aggregate $70.6 million of the Senior Notes.

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The Facility provides a revolving credit line of up to $100 million, subject to borrowing base availability, and a term loan of up to $50 million. The Facility expires on October 21, 2019.

The Company intends to use the proceeds of the Facility for working capital and general corporate purposes and, prior to April 21, 2015, to refinance our Senior Notes.

At both September 30, 2014 and June 30, 2014, we were in compliance with all covenants of the Senior Notes and the Facility.

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A summary of net cash provided by (used in) operating, investing, and financing activities for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 is provided below (in millions):

	Three months ended
	September 30,
	2014			2013
Operating Activities
Net income plus depreciation and amortization	$	16.6		$	13.3
Working capital items		(10.9	)		6.9
Other operating activities		1.1			0.9
Total provided by operating activities	$	6.8		$	21.1

Investing Activities
Capital expenditures and acquisitions	$	(7.4	)	$	(3.3	)
Net sales of marketable securities		5.1			1.9
Other investing activities		3.8			1.4
Total provided by investing activities	$	1.5		$	-

Financing Activities
Payments on long-term debt and capital lease obligations	$	(0.2	)	$	(0.1	)
Payment of cash dividends		(2.9	)		(2.6	)
Other financing activities		-			0.1
Total used in financing activities	$	(3.1	)	$	(2.6	)

Operating Activities

In the first three months of fiscal 2015, cash of $6.8 million was provided by operating activities, a decrease of $14.3 million from the prior year comparable period. This was largely due to more cash used in fiscal year 2015 for working capital in the ordinary course of business (primarily inventories and trade payables), as well as changes to other working capital items (defined below). There was $0.2 million additional cash provided by other operating activities in fiscal 2015 than in fiscal 2014. Working capital items consist of current assets (accounts receivable, inventories, prepaid and other current assets) less current liabilities (customer deposits, payables, and accrued expenses and other current liabilities).

Investing Activities

In the first three months of fiscal 2015, $1.5 million of cash was provided by investing activities, an increase of $1.5 million from the prior year comparable period. More cash was provided in the first three months of fiscal 2015 primarily due to current fiscal year increases in both net sales of marketable securities and in net proceeds on the sale of real estate, which was partly offset by increased current fiscal year capital expenditures related to the addition of new technology in our manufacturing, acquisitions and the remodeling of our design centers taking place in conjunction with the new product launch. We anticipate that cash from operations will be sufficient to fund future capital expenditures.

Financing Activities

In the first three months of fiscal 2015, $3.1 million was used in financing activities, which is $0.5 million more cash used than was used during the first three months of fiscal 2014. We paid a regular cash dividend of $0.10 per share in July 2014 and $0.09 per share in July 2013. On July 22, 2014 the Board of Directors increased the dividend payable in October 2014 to $0.12 per share. The Company has continuously paid dividends for every quarter since 1996 and we expect to continue to do so as economic conditions and liquidity permit.

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As of September 30, 2014, our outstanding debt totaled $131.1 million, which consists of $129.3 million in Senior Notes which mature in October 2015 (fiscal 2016) and $1.8 million in capital leases which mature at various times through March 2020. The aggregate scheduled maturities of long-term debt for each of the next five fiscal years are $129.9 million in fiscal 2016, $0.5 million in fiscal 2017, $0.2 million in fiscal 2018, and less than $0.1 million in fiscal 2019 and 2020. At June 30, 2014, our outstanding debt totaled $130.9 million, the current and long-term portions of which amounted to $0.5 million and $130.4 million respectively.

There has been no material change to the amount or timing of cash payments related to our outstanding contractual obligations as set forth in Part II, Item 7 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2014 as filed with the SEC on August 15, 2014.

We believe that our cash flow from operations, together with our other available sources of liquidity including refinancing alternatives, will be adequate to make all required payments of principal and interest on our debt, to permit anticipated capital expenditures, and to fund working capital and other cash requirements. As of September 30, 2014, we had working capital of $179.2 million compared to $169.6 million at June 30, 2014, an increase of $9.6 million, or 5.7%. The Company had a current ratio of 2.24 to 1 at September 30, 2014 and 2.25 to 1 at June 30, 2014.

In addition to using available cash to fund changes in working capital, capital expenditures, acquisition activity, the repayment of debt, the payment of dividends, and debt repurchases, we have been authorized by our Board of Directors to repurchase shares of our common stock from time to time, either directly or through agents, in the open market at prices and on terms satisfactory to us. All of our common stock repurchases and retirements are recorded as treasury stock and result in a reduction of shareholders’ equity. During both three month periods ending September 30, 2014 and 2013, there were no repurchases and/or retirements of our common stock. At September 30, 2014, we had a remaining Board authorization to repurchase 1,101,490 shares of our common stock.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Other Commitments, Contingencies and Contractual Obligations

We do not utilize or employ any off-balance sheet arrangements, including special-purpose entities, in operating our business. As such, we do not maintain any (i) retained or contingent interests, (ii) derivative instruments (other than as specified below), or (iii) variable interests which could serve as a source of potential risk to our future liquidity, capital resources and results of operations.

We may, from time to time in the ordinary course of business, provide guarantees on behalf of selected affiliated entities or become contractually obligated to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of certain business agreements. The nature and extent of these guarantees and obligations may vary based on our underlying relationship with the benefiting party and the business purpose for which the guarantee or obligation is being provided. The only such program in place both at September 30, 2014 and June 30, 2014 was for our consumer credit program.

Ethan Allen Consumer Credit Program

The terms and conditions of our consumer credit program, which is financed and administered by a third-party financial institution on a non-recourse basis to Ethan Allen, are set forth in an agreement between the Company and that financial service provider (the “Program Agreement”) which was last amended effective January 2014. Any independent retailer choosing to participate in the consumer credit program is required to enter into a separate agreement with that same third-party financial institution which sets forth the terms and conditions under which the retailer is to perform in connection with its offering of consumer credit to its customers (the “Retailer Agreement”). We have obligated ourselves on behalf of any independent retailer choosing to participate in our consumer credit program by agreeing, in the event of default, breach, or failure of the independent retailer to perform under such Retailer Agreement, to take on certain responsibilities of the independent retailer, including, but not limited to, delivery of goods and reimbursement of customer deposits. Customer receivables originated by independent retailers remain non-recourse to Ethan Allen. The term of the Program Agreement ends July 31, 2019, including a provision for automatic one year renewals unless either party gives notice of termination. While the maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) that we could be required to make under this obligation is indeterminable, recourse provisions exist that would enable us to recover, from the independent retailer, any amount paid or incurred by us related to our performance. Based on the underlying creditworthiness of our independent retailers, including their historical ability to satisfactorily perform in connection with the terms of our consumer credit program, we believe this obligation will expire without requiring funding by us. To ensure funding for delivery of products sold, the terms of the Program Agreement also contain a right for the financial services provider to demand from the Company collateral at a variable rate based on the volume of program sales if the Company does not meet certain financial covenants. If collateral had been required, it would have been between $5 million and $10 million depending on the variable rate. As of September 30, 2014 and June 30, 2014, no collateral was required under the Program Agreement.

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Product Warranties

Our products, including our case goods, upholstery and home accents, generally carry explicit product warranties that extend from one to ten years and are provided based on terms that are generally accepted in the industry. All of our domestic independent retailers are required to enter into and perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of a warranty service agreement. We record provisions for estimated warranty and other related costs at time of sale based on historical warranty loss experience and make periodic adjustments to those provisions to reflect actual experience. On rare occasions, certain warranty and other related claims involve matters of dispute that ultimately are resolved by negotiation, arbitration or litigation. In certain cases, a material warranty issue may arise which is beyond the scope of our historical experience. We provide for such warranty issues as they become known and are deemed to be both probable and estimable. It is reasonably possible that, from time to time, additional warranty and other related claims could arise from disputes or other matters beyond the scope of our historical experience. At both September 30, 2014 and June 30, 2014, our product warranty liability totaled $1.0 million.

Business Outlook

We expect the home furnishings industry to remain extremely competitive with respect to both the sourcing of products and the wholesale and retail sale of those products for the foreseeable future. Domestic manufacturers continue to face pricing pressures because of the lower manufacturing costs in some other countries, particularly within Asia. While we have also turned to overseas sourcing to remain competitive, we choose to differentiate ourselves by maintaining a substantial North American manufacturing base, where we can leverage our vertically integrated structure to our advantage. We continue to believe that a balanced approach to product sourcing, which includes our own North American manufacturing of certain product offerings coupled with the import of other selected products, provides the greatest degree of flexibility and is the most effective approach to ensuring that acceptable levels of quality, service and value are attained.

Many U.S. macroeconomic factors have improved during the past three years including lowered unemployment, improved consumer confidence, and the growth of housing related market indicators. However, a change in consumer confidence could have an impact on consumer discretionary spending habits and, as a result, our business. We therefore remain cautiously optimistic about our performance due to the many strong programs already in place and others we currently plan to introduce in the coming months. Our retail strategy involves (i) a continued focus on providing new product introductions, a wide array of product solutions, and superior interior design solutions through our large staff of interior design professionals, (ii) continuing strong advertising and marketing campaigns to get our message across and to continue broadening our customer base, (iii) the opening of new or relocated design centers in more prominent locations, and encouraging independent retailers to do the same, (iv) leveraging the use of technology and personal service within our retail network, and (v) further expansion internationally. We believe this strategy provides an opportunity to grow our business.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

There have been no material changes to the market risks disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the yearended June 30, 2014 as filed with the SEC on August 15, 2014.

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Management’s Report on Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, including the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and the Executive Vice President Administration and Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act")) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, the CEO and CFO have concluded that, as of September 30, 2014, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that material information relating to us (including our consolidated subsidiaries), which is required to be disclosed by us in our periodic reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and (ii) accumulated and communicated to management, including the CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2014 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

There have been no material changes to the matters discussed in Part I, Item 3 - Legal Proceedings in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2014 as filed with the SEC on August 15, 2014.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes to the matters discussed in Part I, Item 1A – Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2014 as filed with the SEC on August 15, 2014.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Neither we nor any affiliated purchaser of us (as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Exchange Act) repurchased any shares of our common stock during the three months ended September 30, 2014. The maximum number of shares that may yet be purchased under our publicly announced repurchase program is 1,101,490.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable

Item 5. Other Information

Not applicable.

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Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibit Number	Description
31.1	Rule 13a-14(a)Certification of Principal Executive Officer
31.2	Rule 13a-14(a)Certification of Principal Financial Officer
32.1	Section 1350Certification of Principal Executive Officer
32.2	Section 1350 Certification of Principal Financial Officer
101.INS**	XBRL Instance
101.SCH**	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
101.CAL**	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation
101.DEF**	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition
101.LAB**	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels
101.PRE**	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation

** XBRL information is furnished and not filed or a part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is not deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.

ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS INC.

(Registrant)

DATE: October 30, 2014	BY: /s/ M. Farooq Kathwari
	M. Farooq Kathwari
	Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
	(Principal Executive Officer)

DATE: October 30, 2014	BY: /s/ Corey Whitely
	Corey Whitely
	Executive Vice President Administration Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
	(Principal Financial Officer)

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Exhibit

31.1	Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Principal Executive Officer

31.2	Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Principal Financial Officer

32.1	Section 1350 Certification of Principal Executive Officer

32.2	Section 1350 Certification of Principal Financial Officer

101.INS**	XBRL Instance

101.SCH**	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema

101.CAL**	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation

101.DEF**	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition

101.LAB**	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels

101.PRE**	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation

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