La-Z-Boy Inc. Reports Fiscal 2012 Second Quarter Results

MONROE, MI -- La-Z-Boy Inc. today reported its operating results for the fiscal second quarter ended Oct. 29, 2011.

Fiscal 2012 second quarter:

•Sales for the second quarter increased 5.0% compared with the fiscal 2011 second quarter;

•Same-store written sales for the 309 La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries store network increased 9.2%;

•Delivered sales in the company-owned retail segment increased 34.3% and the segment's operating margin improved to (5.1%) from (11.1%) in last year's second quarter. The delivered sales increase of the core 68 stores, included in last year's second quarter, was 5.9%;

•Consolidated operating income more than doubled to $12.2 million from $5.3 million in the fiscal 2011 second quarter;

•Diluted earnings per share attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated was $0.15 versus $0.07 in last year's second quarter; and

•The company generated cash from operations of $14.5 million during the quarter.

Sales for the second quarter were $307.7 million, up 5.0% compared with the prior year's second quarter. The company reported net income attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated of $7.9 million, or $0.15 per diluted share compared with $3.9 million, or $0.07 per diluted share in the fiscal 2011 second quarter.

Kurt L. Darrow, chairman, president and chief executive officer of La-Z-Boy, said, "While macroeconomic headwinds continue to prevail, we are encouraged by our results and believe we are gaining market share, particularly in our upholstery segment. For the quarter, we experienced a sales increase in our upholstery and retail segments, improved our overall gross margin, increased same-store sales for the La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries store network and recorded the 11th consecutive quarterly improvement in the operating performance of our retail segment compared with the prior year. We also more than doubled our consolidated operating profit compared with last year's second quarter. The success of our marketing campaign, strong product values and our lean operating platform are driving the company's performance and we believe we have the ability to continue to strengthen our results as our volume grows."

Wholesale Segments

For the fiscal 2012 second quarter, sales in the company's upholstery segment increased 7.3% to $241.4 million from $224.9 million in the prior year's second quarter. The operating margin for the quarter was 8.7% compared with 7.6% in last year's comparable quarter. In the casegoods segment, sales for the fiscal 2012 second quarter were $35.9 million, down 9.0% from $39.5 million in the fiscal 2011 second quarter, but the segment's operating margin improved to 5.5% compared with 3.5% the year before.

Darrow said, "We were pleased with the performance of our upholstery segment during the quarter, particularly in terms of our ability to make an incrementally larger profit on the additional volume. Our cellular operating platform provides for efficient production and our Mexico-based cut-and-sew center is delivering the cost savings we anticipated. We also believe our 'Live life comfortably' campaign, featuring Brooke Shields, is continuing to drive a more qualified consumer to our stores and dealer base, although the added spend for advertising this quarter impacted our operating margin as did higher raw material costs. Going forward, we believe the lean cost structure across all three companies within the upholstery segment, stylish and up-to-date product, and expansion plans for the La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries store system position us well for the future." Darrow continued, "On the casegoods side of the business, although our volume declined 9.0% compared with last year's second quarter, the segment posted a solid operating margin, reflecting a combination of cost-containment measures, improved product margins and the price increase we implemented during the first quarter to offset material costs. While the wood furniture business remains more challenged than upholstery in this environment, we continue to refine our product assortment while maintaining our high level of service to position the segment for volume increases as consumers become more comfortable with larger ticket purchases."

Retail Segment

For the quarter, retail delivered sales were $52.7 million, up 34.3% compared with the second quarter of last year. The delivered sales increase for the core 68 stores included in last year's second quarter was 5.9%. The additional sales increase was mainly associated with our February 2011 acquisition of the 15 stores in Southern California, formerly operated by a consolidated VIE. The retail group continued to make progress in its operating performance, posting an operating loss of $2.7 million, with an operating margin of (5.1%) compared with an operating loss of $4.4 million, or an operating margin of (11.1%) in last year's second quarter. Darrow said, "During the quarter, we increased our average ticket and close ratio through enhanced selling processes and ensuring we provide the consumer with a pleasant and professional shopping experience. We also increased our gross margin by 3.5 percentage points through innovative merchandising strategies and assortments which are resonating with the consumer as they enjoy quality, on-trend product with a strong value proposition. At the same time, we continued to reduce our operating losses through strong disciplines and a tight operating structure. We are moving toward profitability in our retail operation and, once there, the contribution to our earnings from the blended wholesale/retail margin will be clearly evident."

La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries Stores Network

System-wide, for the second 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 9.2%. For the calendar year through the end of October, same-store written sales were up 9.3%. Total written sales, which include new and closed stores, for the quarter, were up 10.5% and for the calendar year through the end of October, total written sales were up 9.8%. At the end of the second quarter, the La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries store system was comprised of 309 stand-alone stores.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

During the quarter, the company generated $14.5 million in cash from operating activities and ended the quarter with $117.5 million in cash and $112.5 million of availability under its revolving line of credit. At quarter end, La-Z-Boy's debt-to-capitalization ratio was 6.8% compared with 11.6% at the end of last year's second quarter and 8.8% at the end of the fiscal 2011 and its net cash position was $86.9 million at October 29, 2011 compared with $80.2 million at the end of fiscal 2011. During the quarter, the company purchased 185,000 shares of stock in the open market under its existing authorized repurchase program.

Business Outlook

Darrow said, "We expect the operating environment for the industry to remain challenging based on low consumer confidence levels, a depressed housing market and volatility in the financial markets. Against that backdrop, however, we believe the strength of the La-Z-Boy brand, the success of our marketing campaign and the efficiencies of our various operating platforms position us well going forward, and are confident the company will be able to capitalize on an eventual improvement in the marketplace. Importantly, we are continuing to execute against our strategic objectives and are investing in our business to deliver improved performance going forward."

LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Second Quarter Ended

 

 

(Unaudited, amounts in thousands, except per share data)

 

10/29/11

 

10/23/10

 

 

Sales

 

$307,679

 

$292,982

 

 

Cost of sales

 

211,896

 

207,876

 

 

Gross profit

 

95,783

 

85,106

 

 

Selling, general and administrative expense

 

83,535

 

79,767

 

 

Operating income

 

12,248

 

5,339

 

 

Interest expense

 

389

 

592

 

 

Interest income

 

166

 

223

 

 

Other income (expense), net

 

(108)

 

(418)

 

 

Income before income taxes

 

11,917

 

4,552

 

 

Income tax expense

 

4,245

 

1,381

 

 

Net income

 

7,672

 

3,171

 

 

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

198

 

774

 

 

Net income attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated

 

$7,870

 

$3,945

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic average shares

 

52,055

 

51,855

 

 

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

 

$0.15

 

$0.07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted average shares

 

52,475

 

52,214

 

 

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

 

$0.15

 

$0.07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

(Unaudited, amounts in thousands, except per share data)

 

10/29/11

 

10/23/10

 

Sales

 

$587,773

 

$556,296

 

Cost of sales

 

411,062

 

398,356

 

Gross profit

 

176,711

 

157,940

 

Selling, general and administrative expense

 

160,990

 

154,251

 

Operating income

 

15,721

 

3,689

 

Interest expense

 

813

 

1,182

 

Interest income

 

349

 

466

 

Income from Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, net

 

322

 

0

 

Other income (expense), net

 

265

 

(69)

 

Income before income taxes

 

15,844

 

2,904

 

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

(37,684)

 

675

 

Net income

 

53,528

 

2,229

 

Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

(122)

 

1,500

 

Net income attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated

 

$53,406

 

$3,729

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic average shares

 

51,999

 

51,820

 

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

 

$1.01

 

$0.07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted average shares

 

52,458

 

52,228

 

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

 

$1.00

 

$0.07

 

 

LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATED

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Unaudited, amounts in thousands)

 

10/29/11

 

4/30/11

 

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and equivalents

 

$117,533

 

$115,262

 

Receivables, net of allowance of $22,955 at 10/29/11 and $23,937 at 4/30/11

 

161,897

 

161,299

 

Inventories, net

 

143,539

 

138,444

 

Deferred income tax assets - current

 

19,703

 

0

 

Other current assets

 

20,087

 

17,218

 

Total current assets

 

462,759

 

432,223

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

117,961

 

120,603

 

Trade names

 

3,100

 

3,100

 

Deferred income tax assets - long-term

 

27,045

 

2,883

 

Other long-term assets

 

33,167

 

34,646

 

Total assets

 

$644,032

 

$593,455

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

$2,481

 

$5,120

 

Accounts payable

 

48,503

 

49,537

 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

82,622

 

77,447

 

Total current liabilities

 

133,606

 

132,104

 

Long-term debt

 

28,196

 

29,937

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

63,288

 

67,274

 

Contingencies and commitments

 

0

 

0

 

Shareholders' equity

 

 

 

 

 

Common shares, $1 par value - 150,000 authorized; 51,946 outstanding

October 29, 2011 and 51,909 outstanding April 30, 2011

 

51,946

 

51,909

 

Capital in excess of par value

 

225,624

 

222,339

 

Retained earnings

 

157,412

 

105,872

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(18,873)

 

(18,804)

 

Total La-Z-Boy Incorporated shareholders' equity

 

416,109

 

361,316

 

Noncontrolling interests

 

2,833

 

2,824

 

Total equity

 

418,942

 

364,140

 

Total liabilities and equity

 

$644,032

 

$593,455

 

 

LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

(Unaudited, amounts in thousands)

 

10/29/11

 

10/23/10

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$53,528

 

$2,229

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by

(used for) operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

(Gain) loss on sale of assets

 

(139)

 

154

 

Deferred income tax expense/(benefit)

 

(43,784)

 

7

 

Provision for doubtful accounts

 

2,118

 

1,888

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

12,372

 

11,464

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

3,285

 

2,356

 

Pension plan contributions

 

(1,860)

 

0

 

Change in receivables

 

(1,418)

 

(2,034)

 

Change in inventories

 

(4,765)

 

(12,790)

 

Change in other assets

 

(2,993)

 

(3,528)

 

Change in payables

 

(1,034)

 

(7,193)

 

Change in other liabilities

 

2,212

 

(11,366)

 

Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities

 

17,522

 

(18,813)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from disposals of assets

 

221

 

304

 

Capital expenditures

 

(8,218)

 

(4,987)

 

Purchases of investments

 

(5,214)

 

(6,630)

 

Proceeds from sales of investments

 

5,160

 

6,121

 

Cash effects on deconsolidation of VIE

 

0

 

(632)

 

Other

 

(681)

 

(43)

 

Net cash used for investing activities

 

(8,732)

 

(5,867)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from debt

 

0

 

20,456

 

Payments on debt

 

(4,860)

 

(20,882)

 

Payments for debt issuance costs

 

(390)

 

0

 

Stock issued from stock and employee benefit plans

 

321

 

58

 

Purchases of common stock

 

(1,542)

 

0

 

Net cash used for financing activities

 

(6,471)

 

(368)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents

 

(48)

 

277

 

Change in cash and equivalents

 

2,271

 

(24,771)

 

Cash and equivalents at beginning of period

 

115,262

 

108,427

 

Cash and equivalents at end of period

 

$117,533

 

$83,656

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATED
SEGMENT INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Second Quarter Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

(Unaudited, amounts in thousands)

 

10/29/11

 

10/23/10

 

10/29/11

 

10/23/10

 

Sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upholstery Group

 

$241,400

 

$224,878

 

$458,862

 

$426,812

 

Casegoods Group

 

35,943

 

39,509

 

70,704

 

76,359

 

 

 

Retail Group

 

52,711

 

39,246

 

101,525

 

74,553

 

 

 

VIEs, net of intercompany sales eliminations

 

2,762

 

7,744

 

6,103

 

15,286

 

 

 

Corporate and Other

 

817

 

449

 

1,411

 

826

 

 

 

Eliminations

 

(25,954)

 

(18,844)

 

(50,202)

 

(37,540)

 

 

 

Consolidated Sales

 

$307,769

 

$292,982

 

$587,773

 

$556,296

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Income (Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upholstery Group

 

$20,993

 

$17,055

 

$32,118

 

$27,112

 

 

 

Casegoods Group

 

1,962

 

1,376

 

2,519

 

2,951

 

 

 

Retail Group

 

(2,683)

 

(4,360)

 

(6,061)

 

(9,284)

 

 

 

VIEs

 

(204)

 

(1,104)

 

363

 

(2,712)

 

 

 

Corporate and Other

 

(7,820)

 

(7,628)

 

(13,218)

 

(14,378)

 

 

 

Consolidated Operating Income

 

$12,248

 

$5,339

 

$15,721

 

$3,689

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source: La-Z-Boy Inc.

 

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