Flexsteel Announces 12% First Quarter Sales Growth

DUBUQUE, IA  -- Flexsteel Industries, Inc. today reported net sales of $91.2 million, a 12% increase for the first quarter ended Sept. 30, 2012 as compared to the prior year first quarter. Residential net sales were $72.3 million in the current quarter, an increase of 16% from the prior year quarter of $62.5 million. Commercial net sales were approximately $19.0 million in the current and prior year quarters.

The Company reported record net income for a first fiscal quarter of $2.9 million or $0.40 per share for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2012 compared to $2.4 million or $0.34 per share for the prior year quarter.

Working capital (current assets less current liabilities) at September 30, 2012 was $102.8 million compared to $103.7 million at June 30, 2012. Changes in working capital from June 30, 2012 to September 30, 2012 include a reduction in cash of $7.4 million offset by increases in inventory of $2.9 million and accounts receivable of $2.2 million, and a reduction in current liabilities of $0.9 million. The higher inventory levels support the increases in residential sales volume and expanded product offerings. The accounts receivable increase is primarily due to the timing of collections.

Cash decreased by $7.4 million during the first fiscal quarter of 2013 with net cash used in operating activities of $3.5 million, capital expenditures of $3.0 million and payment of dividends of $1.0 million. The Company expects that capital expenditures will be approximately $3.0 million for the remainder of fiscal year 2013.

All earnings per share amounts are on a diluted basis.

Outlook

The Company believes that moderate top line growth will continue through the end of calendar year 2012. Residential growth will continue with existing customers and products, and through expanding our product portfolio and customer base. The Company expects current order trends for commercial products to continue for the remainder of the calendar year. The Company is confident in its ability to take advantage of market opportunities as they present themselves. However, our optimism is guarded due to the uncertainty that the upcoming elections and economic factors have on the consumers' confidence and willingness to buy.

The Company remains committed to its core strategies, which include offering a wide range of quality products and price points to the residential and commercial markets, combined with a conservative approach to business. We will maintain our focus on a strong balance sheet and profitable growth. We believe these core strategies are in the best interest of our shareholders.

 

About Flexsteel:

Flexsteel Industries, Inc. is headquartered in Dubuque, IA, and was incorporated in 1929. Flexsteel is a designer, manufacturer, importer and marketer of quality upholstered and wood furniture for residential, recreational vehicle, office, hospitality and healthcare markets. All products are distributed nationally.

For more information, visit our web site at Flexsteel.com.


FLEXSTEEL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands)




September 30,

June 30,



2012

2012









ASSETS


















CURRENT ASSETS:







Cash

$ 6,528

$ 13,970
Trade receivables, net


35,791


33,601
Inventories


85,540


82,689
Other


5,822


5,333
Total current assets


133,681


135,593









NONCURRENT ASSETS:







Property, plant, and equipment, net


33,241


29,867
Other assets


16,372


16,212









TOTAL

$ 183,294

$ 181,672









LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY


















CURRENT LIABILITIES:







Accounts payable - trade

$ 12,838

$ 12,973
Accrued liabilities


18,092


18,876
Total current liabilities


30,930


31,849









LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:







Other long-term liabilities


10,445


10,381
Total liabilities


41,375


42,230









SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY


141,919


139,442









TOTAL

$ 183,294

$ 181,672


FLEXSTEEL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except per share data)





Three Months Ended




September 30,




2012


2011
NET SALES

$ 91,237


$ 81,520
COST OF GOODS SOLD


(70,136 )


(62,556 )
GROSS MARGIN


21,101



18,964
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE


(16,710 )


(15,331 )
OPERATING INCOME


4,391



3,633
INTEREST AND OTHER INCOME


161



125
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES


4,552



3,758
INCOME TAX PROVISION


(1,680 )


(1,380 )
NET INCOME

$ 2,872


$ 2,378









AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:









Basic


6,938



6,727
Diluted


7,241



6,969

EARNINGS PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK:









Basic

$ 0.41


$ 0.35
Diluted

$ 0.40


$ 0.34










FLEXSTEEL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands)





Three Months Ended




September 30,




2012


2011

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:









Net income

$ 2,872


$ 2,378
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash







(used in) provided by operating activities:







Depreciation


792



690
Deferred income taxes


(19 )


(33 )
Stock-based compensation expense


312



118
Provision for losses on accounts receivable


30



(70 )
Gain on disposition of capital assets


(1 )


(3 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities


(7,503 )


(6,034 )
Net cash used in operating activities


(3,517 )


(2,954 )









INVESTING ACTIVITIES:









Net (purchases) sales of investments


(159 )


145
Proceeds from sale of capital assets


1



3
Capital expenditures


(3,005 )


(580 )
Net cash used in investing activities


(3,163 )


(432 )









FINANCING ACTIVITIES:









Dividends paid


(1,035 )


(503 )
Proceeds from issuance of common stock


273



86
Net cash used in financing activities


(762 )


(417 )









Decrease in cash


(7,442 )


(3,803 )
Cash at beginning of period


13,970



17,889
Cash at end of period

$ 6,528


$ 14,086









 

Source: Flexsteel Industries, Inc.

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