La-Z-Boy Fiscal 2012 Year-End And Fourth-Quarter Results
La-Z-Boy Q1 sales increase 6.4%

MONROE, Mich. -- La-Z-Boy Incorporated (NYSE: LZB) today reported its operating results for the fiscal 2012 full year and fourth quarter ended April 28, 2012.

Fiscal 2012 full year highlights:

Sales for the full fiscal 2012 year increased 3.8% compared with fiscal 2011, which was a 53-week year, with the additional week having an approximate 2 percentage point impact;

Same-store written sales for the La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® store network increased 9.4% for the full fiscal 2012 year;

Consolidated operating income increased 92% to $49.6 million from $25.9 million in fiscal 2011;

The company generated cash from operations of $82.8 million;

The upholstery segment's operating margin was 8.4% compared with 7.9% in fiscal 2011;

The casegoods segment's operating margin was 4.0% compared with 4.4% in fiscal 2011;

The retail segment's performance continued to improve, with an operating loss of $7.8 million, a 48% improvement from the loss of $15.1 million in fiscal 2011; and

Diluted earnings per share attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated were $1.64, including $0.88 per share reflecting a reduction in valuation reserves and $0.21 per share in anti-dumping duties. This compares with $0.45 in fiscal 2011, which included a $0.05 per share impairment.

Fiscal 2012 fourth quarter highlights:

Sales for the fourth quarter decreased 3.4% compared with the fiscal 2011 fourth quarter which included an additional week, with that week having an approximate 7 percentage point impact;

Same-store written sales for the La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® store network increased 10.0% for the fourth quarter;

Consolidated operating income was essentially flat at $16.9 million compared with $12.2 million in the fiscal 2011 fourth quarter, taking into account the inclusion of a $4.5 million impairment on long-lived assets in last year's fourth quarter;

The company generated cash from operations of $27.0 million during the quarter;

The upholstery segment posted a 10.1% operating margin versus 10.3% in last year's fourth quarter;

The retail segment improved its operating performance for the thirteenth consecutive quarter, reducing its operating loss to $1.1 million from $3.0 million in last year's fourth quarter; and

Diluted earnings per share attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated were $0.37, including $0.19 per share reflecting anti-dumping duties. This compares with earnings per diluted share of $0.19 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011, which included a $0.05 per share impairment of long-lived assets.

Sales for the full fiscal year 2012 were $1.2 billion, an increase of 3.8% over fiscal 2011, which included an additional week, with the week having an approximate 2 percentage point impact.  The company reported net income attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated of $88.0 million, or $1.64 per share versus $24.0 million, or $0.45 per share.  The fiscal 2012 results included $0.88 per share related to a reduction of valuation reserves against the company's deferred tax assets and $0.21 per share in anti-dumping duties.  The fiscal 2011 results included a $0.01 per share restructuring charge, a $0.05 per share impairment of long-lived assets and $0.01 per share in anti-dumping duties.

Sales for the fiscal 2012 fourth quarter were $327.4 million, down 3.4% compared with the prior year's fourth quarter, which included an additional week with that week equivalent to approximately 7 percentage points.  The company reported net income attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated of $19.6 million, or $0.37 per diluted share, of which $0.19 per share related to anti-dumping duties.  This compares with $10.3 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, which included a $0.05 per share impairment of long-lived assets.

Compared with last year's fourth quarter, the fiscal 2012 fourth-quarter results were impacted by the 13-versus-14-week comparison, changes in the company's effective tax rate, and $4.2 million in additional incentive compensation.  This increase included a $1.6 million bonus to all employees not participating in the company's annual incentive program, and an increase of $2.6 million related to other incentive compensation, including both short- and long-term stock compensation. Last year's fourth quarter included a minimal level of incentive compensation.

Kurt L. Darrow, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of La-Z-Boy, said, "Increased sales, an efficient operating structure, brand strength, a strong network of proprietary distribution and better execution throughout our business segments delivered a 92% increase in the company's consolidated operating income for fiscal 2012.  We also strengthened our balance sheet, ending the year with more than $150 million in cash and less than $10 million in total debt. As we look to the future, we will continue to execute on our strategic objectives and are well positioned to achieve sales growth, retail profitability and positive conversion on our additional volume." 

Wholesale Segments

Fiscal 2012 segment sales for the quarter are compared to a 14-week quarter in fiscal 2011, with the additional week representing an approximate 7 percentage point impact. 

For the fiscal 2012 fourth quarter, sales in the company's upholstery segment increased to $266.9 million from $264.8 million in the prior year's fourth quarter.  The operating margin for the quarter was 10.1% compared with 10.3% in last year's fourth quarter.  In the casegoods segment, sales for the fiscal 2012 fourth quarter were $35.3 million, down from $40.7 million in the fiscal 2011 fourth quarter, and the operating margin for the segment declined to 3.3% from 5.2% in last year's fourth quarter. 

Darrow commented, "Our operating structure for our three upholstery entities remains lean and efficient.  For the quarter, we maintained a better-than-10% operating margin, and for the full year, we increased the upholstery margin to 8.4%.  On the sales side, the upholstery segment is maintaining its momentum with full-year sales up about 6.4%.  With 18 months of high single-digit same-store-sales increases across our La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® network, we are continuing to gain market share.  Our brand platform is driving a more qualified consumer to our stores, and we are pleased to have extended our contract with Brooke Shields as our brand ambassador for an additional two years.  Both the company and our dealer base plan to open additional La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® stores, which will deliver incremental sales and provide us with the opportunity to leverage our operating structure across all our branded upholstery facilities and Mexico-based cut-and-sew center to deliver improved results."

Darrow continued, "Our casegoods segment continues to face challenges given the higher ticket associated with bedroom and dining room groups.  However, we were profitable for the year on a decline in volume, reflecting the variable cost structure of the business model. At this past furniture market, we introduced several new bedroom groups from American Drew that will be made at our Hudson, North Carolina facility, and they were all well received.  Production of these groups will begin in August, which should deliver improved operating efficiencies for the plant."

Retail Segment

For the quarter, retail delivered sales were $55.6 million, down 4.7% compared with the fourth quarter of last year, which included an additional week, representing approximately 7 percentage points.  The retail group continued to make progress in its operating performance, posting an operating loss of $1.1 million, with an operating margin of (2.0%) compared with an operating loss of $3.0 million, or an operating margin of (5.2%) in last year's fourth quarter. 

Darrow stated, "Our retail performance continues to improve, and we are moving steadily toward profitability in the segment.  With a lean operating structure in place, volume and margin expansion are driving our performance.  During the quarter, we improved the gross margin 2.9 percentage points.  Additionally, with a more qualified consumer entering our stores, our retail teams are utilizing established team selling processes, which drove an improvement in our close ratio and average ticket for the quarter. For the full year, we reduced our loss to $7.8 million from $15.1 million.  Our team remains focused on servicing the consumer and increasing sales to drive profitability in the segment."

La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® Stores Network

System-wide, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, including company-owned and independent-licensed stores, same-store written sales, which the company tracks as an indicator of retail activity, were up 10.0% versus last year's fourth quarter. 

Total written sales, which include new and closed stores, for the fourth quarter, were up 11.1%.   At the end of the fourth quarter, the La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® store system was composed of 312 stand-alone stores, an increase of three stores since the end of the fiscal 2012 third quarter.

Additionally, the La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® store network, including company-owned and independent-licensed stores, plans to open, remodel or relocate 10 to 15 additional stores throughout fiscal 2013.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

During the quarter, the company generated $27.0 million in cash from operating activities, which included $16 million in anti-dumping duties, ending the year with $152.4 million in cash while decreasing total debt to $9.8 million through the repayment of its revolving line of credit.  At quarter end, La-Z-Boy's debt-to-capitalization ratio was 2.1% compared with 8.8% at the end of fiscal 2011 and its net cash position was $142.6 million as of April 28, 2012.  During fiscal 2012, the company purchased 0.5 million shares of stock in the open market under its existing authorized share purchase program.

Business Outlook

Darrow stated, "Given the strength of our brand, the breadth of our branded distribution network, plans for store growth and the level of same-store-sales improvements over the past 18 months, La-Z-Boy Incorporated is positioned to continue to improve its market share and will further capitalize on any strengthening in the economy, particularly consumer confidence and the housing market.  We have an efficient operating structure, a successful brand platform, a strong dealer distribution network and a team that is committed to driving growth, retail profitability and positive conversion on our additional volume."

 

Additional Information

This news release is just one part of La-Z-Boy's financial disclosures and should be read in conjunction with other information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which is available at: http://investors.la-z-boy.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=92596&p=irol-sec.  Investors and others wishing to be notified of future La-Z-Boy news releases, SEC filings and quarterly investor conference calls may sign up at:  http://investors.la-z-boy.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=92596&p=irol-alerts&t=&id…;.

Background Information

La-Z-Boy Incorporated is one of the world's leading residential furniture producers, marketing furniture for every room of the home. The La-Z-Boy Upholstery Group companies are Bauhaus, England and La-Z-Boy. The operating units in the Casegoods Group consist of two groups, one including American Drew, Lea and Hammary, and the second being Kincaid. The company-owned retail segment includes 85 of the 312 La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® stores.

The corporation's proprietary distribution network is dedicated exclusively to selling La-Z-Boy Incorporated products and brands, and includes 312 stand-alone La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® stores and 553 independent Comfort Studios®, in addition to in-store gallery programs for the company's Kincaid, England and Lea operating units. Additional information is available at http://www.la-z-boy.com/.

LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME


Unaudited

For the Quarter Ended

Unaudited

For the Year Ended

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

4/28/2012
(13 weeks)


4/30/2011
(14 weeks)


4/28/2012
(52 weeks)


4/30/2011
(53 weeks)


Sales

$327,388


$338,905


$1,231,676


$1,187,143


Cost of sales

224,033


230,847


851,819


832,799


Gross profit

103,355


108,058


379,857


354,344


Selling, general and administrative

86,465


91,358


330,226


323,964


Write-down of long-lived assets


4,471



4,471


Operating income

16,890


12,229


49,631


25,909


Interest expense

297


603


1,384


2,346


Interest income

124


228


611


944


Income from Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, net

16,300


151


18,037


1,054


Other income (expense), net

(214)


221


(38)


405


Income before income taxes

32,803


12,226


66,857


25,966


Income tax expense (benefit)

12,769


5,466


(22,051)


8,593


Net income

20,034


6,760


88,908


17,373


Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling  

    interests

(432)


3,548


(942)


6,674


Net income attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated

$19,602


$10,308


$87,966


$24,047











Basic average shares

51,993


51,890


51,944


51,849











Basic net income per share attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated

$0.37


$0.20


$1.66


$0.46











Diluted average shares

52,609


52,359


52,478


52,279











Diluted net income per share attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated

$0.37


$0.19


$1.64


$0.45


 

LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET


Unaudited As of


 (Amounts in thousands, except par value)

4/28/2012


4/30/2011


Current assets





Cash and equivalents

$152,370


$115,262


Restricted cash

2,861



Receivables, net of allowance of $22,705 at 4/28/12 and $23,937 at 4/30/11

167,232


161,299


Inventories, net

143,787


138,444


Deferred income taxes – current

19,081



Other current assets

14,669


17,218


Total current assets

500,000


432,223


Property, plant and equipment, net

114,366


120,603


Trade names

3,028


3,100


Deferred income taxes – long term

33,649


2,883


Other long-term assets

34,696


34,646


Total assets

$685,739


$593,455







Current liabilities





Current portion of long-term debt

$1,829


$5,120


Accounts payable

56,630


49,537


Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

91,300


77,447


Total current liabilities

149,759


132,104


Long-term debt

7,931


29,937


Other long-term liabilities

80,234


67,274


Contingencies and commitments



Shareholders' equity





Common shares, $1 par value – 150,000 authorized; 52,244 outstanding at 4/28/12 and 51,909 outstanding at 4/30/11

52,244


51,909


Capital in excess of par value

231,332


222,339


Retained earnings

189,609


105,872


Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(31,281)


(18,804)


Total La-Z-Boy Incorporated shareholders' equity

441,904


361,316


Noncontrolling interests

5,911


2,824


Total equity

447,815


364,140


Total liabilities and equity

$685,739


$593,455


 

LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS


Unaudited Fiscal Year Ended


(Amounts in thousands)

4/28/2012


4/30/2011


4/24/2010


Cash flows from operating activities







Net income

$88,908


$17,373


$31,359


Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by operating activities







(Gain) loss on sale of assets

45


201


(538)


Gain on deconsolidation of VIE

(1,125)




Write-down of long-lived assets


4,471



Deferred income tax benefit

(42,146)


(120)


(2,693)


Provision for doubtful accounts

4,196


7,197


6,535


Depreciation and amortization

23,486


24,302


25,246


Stock-based compensation expense

5,718


3,720


5,236


Pension plan contributions

(5,798)


(4,495)



Change in receivables

(6,182)


1,599


(17,250)


Change in inventories

(7,414)


(10,531)


7,074


Change in other assets

2,799


(1,092)


3,225


Change in payables

7,470


(4,429)


13,147


Change in other liabilities

12,891


(10,350)


18,318


    Net cash provided by operating activities

82,848


27,846


89,659









Cash flows from investing activities







Proceeds from disposals of assets

372


506


3,338


Capital expenditures

(15,663)


(10,540)


(10,986)


Purchases of investments

(7,944)


(10,200)


(4,933)


Proceeds from sales of investments

8,649


10,655


8,833


Change in restricted cash

(2,861)



17,507


   Cash effects upon deconsolidation of VIE

(971)


(632)



Other

(676)


(49)


250


Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities

(19,094)


(10,260)


14,009









Cash flows from financing activities







Proceeds from debt


30,585


41,817


Payments on debt

(25,936)


(41,618)


(54,707)


Payments for debt issuance costs

(568)




Stock issued for stock and employee benefit plans

4,943


270


1,035


Excess tax benefit on stock option exercises

223




Purchases of common stock

(5,179)




Net cash used for financing activities

(26,517)


(10,763)


(11,855)









Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents

(129)


12


(756)


Change in cash and equivalents

37,108


6,835


91,057


Cash and equivalents at beginning of period

115,262


108,427


17,370


Cash and equivalents at end of period

$152,370


$115,262


$108,427









LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATED
Segment Information


Unaudited

For the Quarter Ended


Unaudited

For the Year Ended



4/28/2012


4/30/2011


4/28/2012


4/30/2011


(Amounts in thousands)

(13 weeks)


(14 weeks)


(52 weeks)


(53 weeks)


Sales









Upholstery Segment

$266,893


$264,842


$975,103


$916,867


Casegoods Segment

35,337


40,749


139,639


152,534


Retail Segment

55,578


58,288


215,490


176,987


VIEs


3,646


8,840


29,105


Corporate and Other

554


471


2,356


1,909


   Eliminations

(30,974)


(29,091)


(109,752)


(90,259)


Consolidated Sales

$327,388


$338,905


$1,231,676


$1,187,143











Operating income (loss)









Upholstery Segment

$27,032


$27,163


$81,753


$72,743


Casegoods Segment

1,181


2,099


5,540


6,698


Retail Segment

(1,112)


(3,035)


(7,819)


(15,078)


VIEs


(1,107)


959


(4,949)


Corporate and Other

(10,211)


(8,420)


(30,802)


(29,034)


Write-down of long-lived assets


(4,471)



(4,471)


Consolidated Operating Income

$16,890


$12,229


$49,631


$25,909












 

LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATED
Unaudited Quarterly Financial Data

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)


(13 weeks)


(13 weeks)


(13 weeks)


(13 weeks)


Fiscal Quarter Ended


7/30/2011


10/29/2011


1/28/2012


4/28/2012


Sales


$280,094


$307,679


$316,515


$327,388


Cost of sales


199,166


211,896


216,724


224,033


Gross profit


80,928


95,783


99,791


103,355


Selling, general and administrative expense


77,455


83,535


82,771


 

86,465


Operating income


3,473


12,248


17,020


16,890


Interest expense


424


389


274


297


Interest income


183


166


138


124


Income from Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, net


322



1,415


16,300


Other income (expense), net


373


(108)


(89)


(214)


Income before income taxes


3,927


11,917


18,210


32,803


Income tax expense (benefit)


(41,929)


4,245


2,864


12,769


Net income


45,856


7,672


15,346


20,034


Net (income) loss attributable to

   noncontrolling interests


(320)


198


(388)


(432)


   Net income attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated


$45,536


$7,870


$14,958


$19,602












Diluted weighted average shares


52,443


52,475


52,379


52,609












Diluted net income per share attributable to

    La-Z-Boy Incorporated


$0.85


$0.15


$0.28


$0.37












 

LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATED
Unaudited Quarterly Financial Data

 

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)


(13 weeks)


(13 weeks)


(13 weeks)


(14 weeks)


Fiscal Quarter Ended


7/24/2010


10/23/2010


1/22/2011


4/30/2011


Sales


$263,313


$292,982


$291,943


$338,905


Cost of sales


190,479


207,876


203,597


230,847


Gross profit


72,834


85,106


88,346


108,058


Selling, general and administrative expense


74,485


79,767


78,354


91,358


Write-down of long-lived assets





4,471


Operating income (loss)


(1,651)


5,339


9,992


12,229


Interest expense


590


592


561


603


Interest income


243


223


250


228


Income from Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, net




903


151


Other income (expense), net


351


(418)


251


221


Income (loss) before income taxes


(1,647)


4,552


10,835


12,226


Income tax expense (benefit)


(705)


1,381


2,451


5,466


Net income (loss)


(942)


3,171


8,384


6,760


Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests


726


774


1,626


3,548


   Net income (loss) attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated


$(216)


$3,945


$10,010


$10,308












Diluted weighted average shares


51,785


52,214


52,270


52,359












Diluted net income per share attributable to

    La-Z-Boy Incorporated


$—


$0.07


$0.19


$0.19























 

SOURCE La-Z-Boy Incorporated

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