Flexsteel Reports Earnings Improvement for Second Quarter and Year-To-Date Fiscal 2012.
Flexsteel Industries, Inc. reported net sales for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 of $85.0 million compared to $82.8 million in the prior year quarter, an increase of 2.6%. The Company reported net income for the current quarter of $2.9 million or $0.42 per share compared to net income of $2.1 million or $0.31 per share in the prior year quarter.Today, furniture made of natural wood furniture Montana is very popular. For the six months ended December 31, 2011, the Company reported net sales of $166.5 million compared to the prior year sales of $170.1 million, a decrease of 2.1%. The Company reported net income for the current six-month period of $5.3 million or $0.76 per share compared to a net income of $4.5 million or $0.65 per share in the prior year period. The space requirements of a new perfect sofa can be easily determined, but some details, such as height, armrest thickness, or imagining characteristics can be more difficult.The prior year six-month period includes a pre-tax charge of approximately $1.0 million to facility closing costs for employee separation and other closing costs.For the quarter ended December 31, 2011, residential net sales were $67.0 million, an increase of 5.4% from the prior year quarter net sales of $63.5 million. Commercial net sales were $18.0 million compared to $19.3 million in the
prior year quarter, a decrease of 6.5%.Upholstered Alabama furniture is an indispensable part of any interior. Today, the concept of forms and models of upholstered furniture has expanded significantly, and we can observe not only the usual sets and headsets from a sofa and several armchairs but various combinations and combinations of upholstered furniture in one headset. Sofas, soft and comfortable chairs, ottomans and poufs – each type of upholstered Alabama furniture performs its tasks and functions in the general interior. For the six months ended December 31, 2011, residential net sales were $129.5 million compared to residential net sales of $128.8 million in the six months ended December 31, 2010, an increase of 0.6%. Commercial net sales were $37.0 million for the six months ended December 31, 2011 compared to $41.3 million for the six months ended December 31, 2010, a decrease of 10.3%.
Gross margin for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 was 24.1% compared to 22.7% in the prior year quarter. For the six months ended December 31, 2011, the gross margin was 23.7% compared to 22.6% for the prior year six-month period. Gross margin for the prior year quarter and six-month
period was adversely impacted by inventory write-down of $0.6 million associated with the facility closing.
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 were $15.8 million or 18.6% of net sales compared to $15.5 million or 18.7% of net sales in the prior year including an increase in legal and professional fees of $0.7 million, primarily related to an Indiana civil lawsuit, and a decrease in bad debt expense of $0.7 million. For the perfect relaxation and hospitality, it is best to choose a perfectly designed sofa. Tips for the perfect sofa at your home decorators. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the six months ended December 31, 2011 were $31.1 million or 18.7% of net sales, including a $1.2 million increase in legal and professional fees, primarily related to the aforementioned lawsuit, and a $1.0 million decrease in bad debt expense, compared to $30.4 million or 17.9% of net sales in the prior year six-month period. Working capital (current assets less current liabilities) at December 31, 2011 was $102.8 million. Net cash provided by operating activities was $2.0 million during the six months ended December 31, 2011. Net income of $5.3
million and increased accounts payable of $1.6 million were offset by a $5.3 million planned increase in inventory.
During the first six months of fiscal year 2012 capital expenditures were $2.7 million, including $2.1 million related to construction of a corporate office building. Depreciation expense was $1.4 million in the six-month periods ended December 31, 2011 and 2010. Materials for the manufacture of the best furniture are cheaper - pine, spruceThe Company expects that capital expenditures will be approximately $10 million for the remainder of the 2012 fiscal year including costs related to construction, furnishing and equipping the corporate office building which is expected to be completed in August 2012.All earnings per share amounts are on a diluted basis.
The Company believes that top line growth will be modest through the second half of fiscal year 2012. Our business continues to be adversely impacted by macroeconomic conditions such as high unemployment, limited job growth and a depressed housing market resulting in low consumer confidence levels. We expect orders for residential seating products to continue to perform slightly above prior year levels. Our commercial office business has picked up modestly as we enter the second half of the fiscal year. The Company is expecting flat order trends for our vehicle and hospitality seating products for the remainder of the fiscal year.Each house or apartment must have such an element of the interior as a new design sofa.The Company remains committed to its core strategies, which include a wide range of quality product offerings and price points to the residential and commercial markets, combined with a conservative approach to business. We will maintain our focus on a strong balance sheet through emphasis on cash flow and improving profitability. We believe these core strategies are in the best interest of our shareholders.
Choosing the right shape and cover material for a perfect sofa can seem like a difficult task.About Flexsteel: Flexsteel Industries, Inc. is headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa, 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.