UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended
Commission File No.
CULP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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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. ☒
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period after the registrant was required to submit such files). ☒
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:
Common shares outstanding as of September 7, 2022:
Par Value: $0.05 per share
INDEX TO FORM 10-Q
For the period ended July 31, 2022
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Part I - Financial Statements |
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Item 1. |
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Consolidated Statements of Net (Loss) Income — Three Months Ended July 31, 2022, and August 1, 2021 |
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Consolidated Balance Sheets — July 31, 2022, August 1, 2021, and May 1, 2022 |
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows — Three Months Ended July 31, 2022, and August 1, 2021 |
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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity – Three Months Ended July 31, 2022 |
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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity – Three Months Ended August 1, 2021 |
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Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
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Part II - Other Information |
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Item 1. |
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Item 1: Financial Statements
CULP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET (LOSS) INCOME
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2022, AND AUGUST 1, 2021
UNAUDITED
(Amounts in Thousands, Except for Per Share Data)
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Interest income |
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Other expense |
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CULP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2022, AND AUGUST 1, 2021
UNAUDITED
(Amounts in Thousands)
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CULP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
JULY 31, 2022, AUGUST 1, 2021, AND MAY 1, 2022
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Accounts receivable, net |
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Current income taxes receivable |
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Other current assets |
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Total current assets |
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Property, plant and equipment, net |
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Long-term investments - rabbi trust |
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Long-term investments - held-to-maturity |
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Intangible assets |
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Deferred income taxes |
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Other assets |
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Total assets |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable - trade |
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Operating lease liability - current |
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Deferred revenue |
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Accrued expenses |
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Income taxes payable - current |
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Total current liabilities |
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Operating lease liability - long-term |
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Income taxes payable - long-term |
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Deferred income taxes |
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Deferred compensation |
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Total liabilities |
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Commitments and Contingencies (Notes 8, 14, and 15) |
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Shareholders' equity |
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Preferred stock, $ |
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Common stock, $ and outstanding 2021; and |
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Accumulated earnings |
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Total shareholders' equity |
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity |
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I-3
CULP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2022, AND AUGUST 1, 2021
UNAUDITED
(Amounts in Thousands)
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Amortization |
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Deferred income taxes |
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Changes in assets and liabilities: |
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CULP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
THREE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED JULY 31, 2022
UNAUDITED
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
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Common stock issued in connection with the vesting of performance-based restricted stock units |
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Common stock issued in connection with the vesting of time-based restricted stock units |
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Common stock surrendered in connection with payroll withholding taxes |
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Balance, July 31, 2022 |
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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CULP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
THREE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 1, 2021
UNAUDITED
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
|
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$ |
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$ |
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Net income |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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Stock-based compensation |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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|
Unrealized gain on investments |
|
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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Common stock issued in connection with the vesting of performance-based restricted stock units |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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Common stock surrendered in connection with payroll withholding taxes |
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( |
) |
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— |
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( |
) |
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— |
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— |
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( |
) |
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Fully vested common stock award |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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Common stock repurchased |
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|
( |
) |
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( |
) |
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|
( |
) |
|
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— |
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— |
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|
( |
) |
|
Dividends paid |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
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|
( |
) |
|
|
— |
|
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|
( |
) |
|
Balance, August 1, 2021 |
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|
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$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
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* |
Derived from audited financial statements. |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Culp, Inc.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1. Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Culp, Inc. and its majority-owned subsidiaries (the “company”) include all adjustments, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for fair presentation of the results of operations and financial position. All these adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. Results of operations for interim periods may not be indicative of future results. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements, which are included in the company’s annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 15, 2022, for the fiscal year ended May 1, 2022.
The company’s three-months ended July 31, 2022, and August 1, 2021, each represent 13-week periods.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
As of July 31, 2022, there were no changes in the nature of our significant accounting policies or the application of those policies from those reported in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year then ended May 1, 2022.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
There were not any recently adopted accounting pronouncements during the first quarter of fiscal 2023.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Currently, there are no new recent accounting pronouncements that are expected to have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.
3. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
A summary of the activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts follows:
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July 31, 2022 |
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August 1, 2021 |
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Beginning balance |
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$ |
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$ |
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Provision for bad debts |
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( |
) |
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Ending balance |
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$ |
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$ |
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During the three-month periods ended July 31, 2022, and August 1, 2021, we assessed the credit risk of our customers within our accounts receivable portfolio. Our risk assessment includes the respective customer’s (i) financial position; (ii) past payment history; (iii) management’s general ability; and (iv) historical loss experience; as well as (v) any other ongoing economic conditions. After our risk assessment was completed, we assigned credit grades to our customers, which in turn, were used to determine our allowance for doubtful accounts totaling $
On June 25, 2022, a customer and its affiliates associated with our mattress fabrics segment announced that they filed voluntary petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Subject to court approval, our customer and its affiliates entered into an asset purchase agreement for the sale of substantially all of their assets. The proposed buyer under the asset purchase agreement has also provided a commitment for debtor-in-possession financing to allow our customer and its affiliates to conduct normal business operations pending the anticipated closing of the sale. A credit loss associated with accounts receivable outstanding as of May 1, 2022, for this customer and its affiliates was not recorded as we received payment in full regarding these invoices, and based on information available to us at this time, we do not believe there is a risk of material loss on these accounts. In addition, based on the information available to us at this time, we currently do not expect to record a material credit loss associated with accounts receivable for this customer and its affiliates for outstanding invoices after May 1, 2022 relating to products sold prior to bankruptcy filing.
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4. Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Nature of Performance Obligations
Our operations are classified into
Our primary performance obligations include the sale of mattress fabrics and upholstery fabrics, as well as the performance of customized fabrication and installation services for Read’s products associated with window treatments.
Contract Assets & Liabilities
Certain contracts, primarily those for customized fabrication and installation services associated with Read, require upfront customer deposits that result in a contract liability which is recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as deferred revenue. If upfront deposits or prepayments are not required, customers may be granted credit terms which generally range from 15–
A summary of the activity associated with deferred revenue follows:
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Three months ended |
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July 31, 2022 |
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August 1, 2021 |
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Beginning balance |
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$ |
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$ |
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Revenue recognized on contract liabilities |
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( |
) |
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( |
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Payments received for services not yet rendered |
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Ending balance |
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$ |
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$ |
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Disaggregation of Revenue
The following table presents our disaggregated revenue by segment, timing of revenue recognition, and product sales versus services rendered for the three-month period ending July 31, 2022:
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Mattress |
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Upholstery |
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(dollars in thousands) |
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Fabrics |
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Fabrics |
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Total |
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Products transferred at a point in time |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Services transferred over time |
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— |
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Total Net Sales |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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The following table presents our disaggregated revenue by segment, timing of revenue recognition, and product sales versus services rendered for the three-month period ending August 1, 2021:
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Mattress |
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Upholstery |
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(dollars in thousands) |
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Fabrics |
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Fabrics |
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Total |
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Products transferred at a point in time |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Services transferred over time |
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— |
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Total Net Sales |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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5. Inventories
Inventories are carried at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined using the FIFO (first-in, first-out) method.
A summary of inventories follows:
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(dollars in thousands) |
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July 31, 2022 |
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August 1, 2021 |
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May 1, 2022 |
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Raw materials |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Work-in-process |
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Finished goods |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
|
|
6. Intangible Assets
A summary of intangible assets follows:
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(dollars in thousands) |
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July 31, 2022 |
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August 1, 2021 |
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May 1, 2022 |
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Tradename |
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$ |
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|
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$ |
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|
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$ |
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Customer relationships, net |
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Non-compete agreement, net |
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$ |
|
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$ |
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$ |
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Tradename
Our tradename as of July 31, 2022, August 1, 2021, and May 1, 2022, pertained to Read, a separate reporting unit within the upholstery fabrics segment. This tradename was determined to have an indefinite useful life at the time of its acquisition, and therefore is not being amortized. However, we are required to assess this tradename annually or between annual tests if we believe indicators of impairment exist. Based on our assessment as of July 31, 2022, no indicators of impairment existed, and therefore we did
Customer Relationships
A summary of the change in the carrying amount of our customer relationships follows:
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Three months ended |
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(dollars in thousands) |
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July 31, 2022 |
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August 1, 2021 |
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Beginning balance |
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$ |
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$ |
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Amortization expense |
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( |
) |
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( |
) |
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Ending balance |
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$ |
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$ |
|
|
Our customer relationships are amortized on a straight-line basis over useful lives ranging from
The gross carrying amount of our customer relationships was $
The remaining amortization expense for the next five fiscal years and thereafter follows: FY 2023 - $
The weighted average amortization period for our customer relationships was
Non-Compete Agreement
A summary of the change in the carrying amount of our non-compete agreement follows:
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Three months ended |
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(dollars in thousands) |
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July 31, 2022 |
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August 1, 2021 |
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Beginning balance |
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$ |
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$ |
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Amortization expense |
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( |
) |
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( |
) |
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Ending balance |
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$ |
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$ |
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|
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Our non-compete agreement is associated with a prior acquisition by our mattress fabrics segment and is amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the agreement.
The gross carrying amount of our non-compete agreement was $
The remaining amortization expense for the next five years and thereafter follows: FY 2023 - $
The weighted average amortization period for the non-compete agreement was
7. Accrued Expenses
A summary of accrued expenses follows:
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(dollars in thousands) |
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July 31, 2022 |
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August 1, 2021 |
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May 1, 2022 |
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Compensation, commissions and related benefits |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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|
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Other accrued expenses |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
|
|
8. Lines of Credit
Revolving Credit Agreement – United States
Existing Credit Agreement
As of May 1, 2022, we had a Credit Agreement (the “Existing Credit Agreement”) with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (“Wells Fargo”) that provided a revolving loan commitment of $
Amended Agreement
Effective June 24, 2022, we entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (“the Amended Agreement”) with Wells Fargo. The Amended Agreement amends, restates, supersedes, and serves as a replacement for the Existing Credit Agreement. The Amended Agreement provides a revolving credit facility of up to $
The company’s available borrowings under the Amended Agreement are based on a borrowing base calculation using certain accounts receivable and inventory of the company, subject to certain sub-limits as defined in the Amended Agreement, to be calculated on a monthly basis. Similar to the Existing Credit Agreement, the Amended Agreement contains a sub-facility that allows the company to issue letters of credit in an aggregate amount not to exceed $
Borrowings under the Amended Agreement bear interest at a rate calculated using a margin (the “Applicable Margin”) over the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s secured overnight funding rate (SOFR). The Applicable Margin is set initially at
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First Amendment
On August 19, 2022, we entered into a First Amendment to the Amended Agreement (“the First Amendment”) with Wells Fargo. The terms of the First Amendment amend the time period in which the financial covenant for the minimum ratio of consolidated EBITDA to consolidated net interest expense applies, such that this EBITDA to interest expense covenant does not apply during any of the four quarters of the Company’s fiscal 2023. During that time period, we are still required to maintain minimum “access to liquidity” of $
Overall
Effective June 24, 2022, interest was charged under the Amended Agreement at a rate (applicable interest rate of
There were $
There were
Revolving Credit Agreements – China Operations
Denominated in Chinese Yuan Renminbi (“RMB”)
We have an unsecured credit agreement denominated in RMB with a bank located in China that provides for a line of credit of up to
There were
Denominated in United States Dollar (“USD”)
We had an unsecured credit agreement denominated in USD with another bank located in China that provided for a line of credit of up to $
There were
Overall
Our loan agreements require, among other things, that we maintain compliance with certain financial covenants. As of July 31, 2022, we complied with our financial covenants.
Interest paid during the first quarter of fiscal 2023 totaled $
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9. Fair Value
ASC Topic 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between assumptions based on market data (observable inputs) and the company’s assumptions (unobservable inputs). Determining where an asset or liability falls within that hierarchy depends on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement as a whole. An adjustment to the pricing method used within either level 1 or level 2 inputs could generate a fair value measurement that effectively falls in a lower level in the hierarchy.
The hierarchy consists of three broad levels as follows:
Level 1 – Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 – Inputs other than level 1 inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable, and
Level 3 – Unobservable inputs developed using the company’s estimates and assumptions, which reflect those that market participants would use.
The determination of where an asset or liability falls in the hierarchy requires significant judgment. We evaluate our hierarchy disclosures each quarter based on various factors, and it is possible that an asset or liability may be classified differently from quarter to quarter. However, we expect that changes in classifications between different levels will be rare.
Recurring Basis
The following tables present information about assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
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Fair value measurements as of July 31, 2022, using: |
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Quoted prices |
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Significant |
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in active |
|
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other |
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Significant |
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markets for |
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observable |
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unobservable |
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identical assets |
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inputs |
|
inputs |
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(amounts in thousands) |
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Level 1 |
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Level 2 |
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Level 3 |
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Total |
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Assets: |
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U.S. Government Money Market Fund |
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$ |
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|
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N/A |
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N/A |
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$ |
|
|
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Growth Allocation Mutual Funds |
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N/A |
|
N/A |
|
|
|
|
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Moderate Allocation Mutual Fund |
|
|
|
|
|
N/A |
|
N/A |
|
|
|
|
|
Other |
|
|
|
|
|
N/A |
|
N/A |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value measurements as of August 1, 2021, using:
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Quoted prices |
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Significant |
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|
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|
|
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|
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in active |
|
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other |
|
Significant |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
markets for |
|
|
observable |
|
unobservable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
identical assets |
|
|
inputs |
|
inputs |
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|
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|
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(amounts in thousands) |
|
Level 1 |
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Level 2 |
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Level 3 |
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Total |
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Assets: |
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|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
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|
|
U.S. Government Money Market Fund |
|
$ |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
N/A |
|
$ |
|
|
|
Bond Mutual Funds |
|
|
|
|
|
N/A |
|
N/A |
|
|
|
|
|
Inflation Protected Bond Mutual Funds |
|
|
|
|
|
N/A |
|
N/A |
|
|
|
|
|
Mortgage Securities Mutual Funds |
|
|
|
|
|
N/A |
|
N/A |
|
|
|
|
|
Large Cap Equity Mutual Funds |
|
|
|
|
|
N/A |
|
N/A |
|
|
|
|
|
Growth Allocation Mutual Funds |
|
|
|
|
|
N/A |
|
N/A |
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. Event Driven Equity Mutual Fund |
|
|
|
|
|
N/A |
|
N/A |
|
|
|
|
|
Moderate Allocation Mutual Fund |
|
|
|
|
|
N/A |
|
N/A |
|
|
|
|
|
Other |
|
|
|
|
|
N/A |
|
N/A |
|
|
|
|
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Fair value measurements as of May 1, 2022, using:
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Quoted prices |
|
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Significant |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
in active |
|
|
other |
|
Significant |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
markets for |
|
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observable |
|
unobservable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
identical assets |
|
|
inputs |
|
inputs |
|
|
|
|
|
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(amounts in thousands) |
|
Level 1 |
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Level 2 |
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Level 3 |
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Total |
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Assets: |
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|
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|
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|
|
|
|
U.S. Government Money Market Fund |
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$ |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
N/A |
|
$ |
|
|
|
Growth Allocation Mutual Funds |
|
|
|
|
|
N/A |
|
N/A |
|
|
|
|
|
Moderate Allocation Mutual Fund |
|
|
|
|
|
N/A |
|
N/A |
|
|
|
|
|
Other |
|
|
|
|
|
N/A |
|
N/A |
|
|
|
|
Short-Term Investments – Available for Sale
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, we sold all of our remaining short-term investments classified as available-for-sale, and therefore we did not report short-term investments classified as available-for-sale in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets as of July 31, 2022, and May 1, 2022. As of August 1, 2021, our short-term investments classified as available-for-sale (i) consisted of various types of bond and equity mutual funds, (ii) were recorded at their fair value totaling $
Short-Term and Long-Term Investments - Held-To-Maturity
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, we sold all of our remaining investments classified as held-to-maturity, and therefore we did not report short-term or long-term investments classified as held-to-maturity in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets as of July 31, 2022, and May 1, 2022. As of August 1, 2021, our investments classified as held-to-maturity consisted of investment grade U.S. corporate bonds, foreign bonds, and government bonds. These investments were classified as held-to-maturity as we had the positive intent and ability to hold these investments until maturity. Our held-to-maturity investments were recorded as either current or noncurrent in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, based on the maturity date in relation to the respective reporting period and were recorded at amortized cost.
As of August 1, 2021, our held-to-maturity investments had an amortized cost and fair value totaling $
Our held-to-maturity investments were classified as level 2 within the fair value hierarchy as they were traded over the counter within a broker network and not on an active market. The fair values of our held-to-maturity investments were determined based on a published source that provided an average bid price. The average bid price was based on various broker prices that were determined based on market conditions, interest rates, and the rating of the respective bond investment.
Long-Term Investments - Rabbi Trust
We have a rabbi trust for the participants of our deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”), that enables participants to credit their contributions to various investment options under the Plan. The investments associated with the rabbi trust consist of a U.S. Government money market fund and various equity related mutual funds that are classified as available-for-sale.
Our long-term investments associated with our rabbi trust are classified as available-for-sale and recorded at their fair values of $
Other
The carrying amount of our cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, other current assets, accounts payable, and accrued expenses approximated their fair value because of the short maturity of these financial instruments.
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10. Net (Loss) Income Per Share
Basic net (loss) income per share is computed using the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net (loss) income per share uses the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the period plus the dilutive effect of stock-based compensation calculated using the treasury stock method.
Weighted average shares used in the computation of basic and diluted net (loss) income per share are as follows:
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Three months ended |
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July 31, 2022 |
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August 1, 2021 |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic |
|
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Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation |
|
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— |
|
|
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|
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Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted |
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
During the first quarter of fiscal 2023,
During the first quarter of fiscal 2022, all unvested shares of common stock were included in the computation of diluted net income per share.
11. Segment Information
Overall
Our operations are classified into
Financial Information
We evaluate the operating performance of our business segments based upon (loss) income from operations before certain unallocated corporate expenses and other items that are not expected to occur on a regular basis. Cost of sales for each segment includes costs to develop, manufacture, or source our products, including costs such as raw material and finished goods purchases, direct and indirect labor, overhead, and incoming freight charges. Unallocated corporate expenses primarily represent compensation and benefits for certain executives and their support staff, all costs associated with being a public company, amortization of intangible assets, and other miscellaneous expenses. Segment assets include assets used in the operations of each segment and consist of accounts receivable, inventories, property, plant, and equipment, and right of use assets.
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Statements of operations for our operating segments are as follows:
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Three months ended |
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July 31, 2022 |
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August 1, 2021 |
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net sales by segment: |
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|
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|
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|
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mattress fabrics |
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$ |
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$ |
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upholstery fabrics |
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net sales |
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gross (loss) profit: |
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mattress fabrics |
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$ |
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upholstery fabrics |
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gross profit |
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$ |
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selling, general, and administrative expenses by segment: |
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mattress fabrics |
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$ |
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$ |
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upholstery fabrics |
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unallocated corporate expenses |
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selling, general, and administrative expenses |
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$ |
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(loss) income from operations by segment: |
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mattress fabrics |
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$ |
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upholstery fabrics |
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unallocated corporate expenses |
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(loss) income from operations |
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interest income |
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other expense |
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(loss) income before income taxes |
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$ |
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$ |
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Balance sheet information for our operating segments follows:
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July 31, 2022 |
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August 1, 2021 |
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May 1, 2022 |
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Segment assets: |
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Mattress Fabrics: |
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Accounts receivable |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Inventory |
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Property, plant and equipment (1) |
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Right of use assets (2) |
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Total mattress fabrics assets |
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Upholstery Fabrics: |
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Accounts receivable |
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Inventory |
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Property, plant and equipment (3) |
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Right of use assets (4) |
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Total upholstery fabrics assets |
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Total segment assets |
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Non-segment assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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Short-term investments - available for sale |
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— |
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— |
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Short-term investments - held-to-maturity |
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— |
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— |
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Current income taxes receivable |
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Other current assets |
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Deferred income taxes |
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Property, plant and equipment (5) |
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Right of use assets (6) |
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Intangible assets |
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Long-term investments - rabbi trust |
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Long-term investments - held-to-maturity |
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— |
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— |
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Other assets |
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Total assets |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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July 31, 2022 |
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August 1, 2021 |
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Capital expenditures (7): |
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Mattress Fabrics |
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$ |
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$ |
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Upholstery Fabrics |
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Unallocated Corporate |
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Total capital expenditures |
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$ |
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$ |
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Depreciation expense: |
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Mattress Fabrics |
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$ |
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$ |
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Upholstery Fabrics |
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Total depreciation expense |
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$ |
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$ |
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(1) |
The $ |
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(2) |
The $ |
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(3) |
The $ |
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(4) |
The $ |
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(5) |
The $ |
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(6) |
The $ |
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(7) |
Capital expenditure amounts are stated on the accrual basis. See Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for capital expenditure amounts on a cash basis. |
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12. Income Taxes
Effective Income Tax Rate
We recorded income tax expense of $
Our effective income tax rates for the three-month periods ended July 31, 2022, and August 1, 2021, were based upon the estimated effective income tax rate applicable for the full year after giving effect to any significant items related specifically to interim periods. When calculating the annual estimated effective income tax rate for the three-month periods ended July 31, 2022, and August 1, 2021, we were subject to loss limitation rules. These loss limitation rules require any taxable loss associated with our U.S. or foreign operations to be excluded from the annual estimated effective income tax rate calculation if it was determined that no income tax benefit could be recognized during the current fiscal year. The effective income tax rate can be affected over the fiscal year by the mix and timing of actual earnings from our U.S. operations and foreign subsidiaries located in China, Canada, and Haiti versus annual projections, as well as changes in foreign currency exchange rates in relation to the U.S. dollar.
The following schedule summarizes the principal differences between income tax expense at the U.S. federal income tax rate and the effective income tax rate reflected in the consolidated financial statements for the three-month periods ending July 31, 2022, and August 1, 2021:
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August 1, |
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2021 |
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U.S. federal income tax rate |
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% |
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% |
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U.S. valuation allowance |
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( |
) |
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( |
) |
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Withholding taxes associated with foreign jurisdictions |
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( |
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Foreign income tax rate differential |
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Stock-based compensation |
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) |
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Global Intangible Low Taxed Income Tax ("GILTI") |
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— |
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Other |
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( |
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% |
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Our consolidated effective income tax rate during the first quarter of fiscal 2023 was much more negatively affected by the mix of earnings between our U.S. operations and our foreign subsidiaries, in comparison with the first quarter of fiscal 2022. During the first quarter of fiscal 2023, we incurred a significant pre-tax loss from our U.S. operations, and therefore, a significant income tax benefit was not recognized due to a full valuation allowance being applied against our U.S. net deferred income tax assets. In addition, all of our taxable income in the first quarter of fiscal 2023 was earned by our foreign operations located in China and Canada, which have higher income tax rates than the U.S. In comparison, our U.S. operations earned a level of pre-tax income during the first quarter of fiscal 2022 that did not have a significant effect on our full valuation allowance or our consolidated effective income tax rate.
U.S. Valuation Allowance
We evaluate the realizability of our U.S. net deferred income tax assets to determine if a valuation allowance is required. We assess whether a valuation allowance should be established based on the consideration of all available evidence using a “more-likely-than-not” standard, with significant weight being given to evidence that can be objectively verified. Since the company operates in multiple jurisdictions, we assess the need for a valuation allowance on a jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction basis, considering the effects of local tax law.
As of July 31, 2022, we evaluated the realizability of our U.S. net deferred income tax assets to determine if a full valuation allowance was required. Based on our assessment, we determined we still have a recent history of significant cumulative U.S. taxable losses, in that we experienced U.S. taxable losses during each of the last three fiscal years from 2020 through 2022, and we are currently expecting significant U.S. pre-tax losses to continue during fiscal 2023. As a result of the significant weight of this negative evidence, we believe it is more likely than not that our U.S. deferred income tax assets will not be fully realizable, and therefore we provided for a full valuation allowance against our U.S. net deferred income tax assets.
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Based on our assessments as of July 31, 2022, August 1, 2021, and May 1, 2022, valuation allowances against our net deferred income tax assets pertain to the following:
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(dollars in thousands) |
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July 31, 2022 |
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August 1, 2021 |
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May 1, 2022 |
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U.S. federal and state net deferred income tax assets |
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$ |
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U.S. capital loss carryforward |
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$ |
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Undistributed Earnings
We assess whether the undistributed earnings from our foreign subsidiaries will be reinvested indefinitely or eventually distributed to our U.S. parent company and whether we are required to record a deferred income tax liability for those undistributed earnings from foreign subsidiaries that will not be reinvested indefinitely. As of July 31, 2022, we assessed the liquidity requirements of our U.S. parent company and determined that our undistributed earnings and profits from our foreign subsidiaries would not be reinvested indefinitely and would eventually be distributed to our U.S. parent company. The conclusion reached from this assessment was consistent with prior reporting periods.
As a result of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, a U.S. corporation is allowed a
Uncertain Income Tax Positions
An unrecognized income tax benefit for an uncertain income tax position can be recognized in the first interim period if the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold is met by the end of the reporting period, or is effectively settled through examination, or negotiation, or litigation, or the statute of limitations for the relevant taxing authority to examine and challenge the tax position has expired. If it is determined that any of the above conditions occur regarding our uncertain income tax positions, an adjustment to our unrecognized income tax benefit will be recorded at that time.
As of July 31, 2022, and May 1, 2022, we had a $
As of July 31, 2022, and May 1, 2022, we had a $
Our gross unrecognized income tax benefit of $
Income Taxes Paid
The following table sets forth taxes paid by jurisdiction:
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Three Months Ended |
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July 31, |
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August 1, |
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(dollars in thousands) |
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2022 |
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2021 |
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China - Income Taxes |
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$ |
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$ |
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China - Withholding Taxes Associated With Earnings and Profits Distributed to the U.S. |
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— |
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Canada - Income Taxes |
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$ |
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$ |
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13. Stock-Based Compensation
Equity Incentive Plan Description
On September 16, 2015, our shareholders approved an equity incentive plan titled the Culp, Inc. 2015 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2015 Plan”). The 2015 Plan authorizes the grant of stock options intended to qualify as incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance-based units, and other equity and cash related awards as determined by our Compensation Committee. An aggregate of
As of July 31, 2022, there were
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units
Senior Executives
We grant performance-based restricted stock units to senior executives which could earn up to a certain number of shares of common stock if certain performance targets are met over a three-fiscal year performance period as defined in the related restricted stock unit award agreements. The number of shares of common stock that are earned based on performance targets that have been achieved may be adjusted based on a market-based total shareholder return component as defined in the related restricted stock unit award agreements.
Our performance-based restricted stock units granted to senior executives were measured based on their fair market value on the date of grant. The fair market value per share was determined using the Monte Carlo simulation model for the market-based total shareholder return component and the closing price of our common stock for the performance-based component.
The following table provides assumptions used to determine the fair market value of the market-based total shareholder return component using the Monte Carlo simulation model on our outstanding performance-based restricted stock units granted to senior executives on July 22, 2021:
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July 22, |
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2021 |
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Closing price of our common stock |
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$ |
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Expected volatility of our common stock |
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% |
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Expected volatility of peer companies (1) |
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Risk-free interest rate |
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% |
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Dividend yield |
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% |
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Correlation coefficient of peer companies (1) |
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(1)
Key Employees
We grant performance-based restricted stock units to key employees which could earn up to a certain number of shares of common stock if certain performance targets are met over a three-fiscal year performance period as defined in the related restricted stock unit award agreements. Our performance-based restricted stock units granted to key employees were measured based on the fair market value (the closing price of our common stock) on the date of grant. No market-based total shareholder return component was included in these awards.
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Overall
The following table summarizes information related to our grants of performance-based restricted stock units associated with senior executives and key employees that were unvested as of July 31, 2022:
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(3) |
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(4) |
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Performance-Based |
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Restricted Stock |
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Restricted Stock |
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Units Expected |
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Date of Grant |
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Units Awarded |
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to Vest |
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Price Per Share |
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Vesting Period |
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July 22, 2021 (1) |
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— |
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$ |
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(5) |
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July 22, 2021 (2) |
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— |
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$ |
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(6) |
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(1) |
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(2) |
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(3) |
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(4) |
Compensation cost is based on an assessment each reporting period to determine the probability of whether or not certain performance goals will be met and how many shares are expected to be earned as of the end of the vesting period. These amounts represent the number of shares that were expected to vest as of July 31, 2022. |
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(5) |
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(6) |
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The following table summarizes information related to our performance-based restricted stock units that vested during the three-month periods ending July 31, 2022, and August 1, 2021:
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Performance-Based |
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(4) |
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Restricted Stock |
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(3) |
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Price |
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Fiscal Year |
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Units Vested |
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Fair Value |
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Per Share |
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Fiscal 2023 (1) |
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$ |
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$ |
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Fiscal 2023 (2) |
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$ |
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$ |
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Fiscal 2022 (1) |
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$ |
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$ |
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Fiscal 2022 (2) |
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$ |
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$ |
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(1) |
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(2) |
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(3) |
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(4) |
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We recorded compensation expense of $
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Time-Based Restricted Stock Units
The following table summarizes information related to our grants of time-based restricted stock unit awards associated with senior executives and key members of management that were unvested as of July 31, 2022:
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Time-Based |
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Restricted Stock |
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(1) |
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Date of Grant |
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Units Awarded |
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Price Per Share |
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Vesting Period |
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July 22, 2021 |
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$ |
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August 6, 2020 |
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$ |
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August 2, 2018 |
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$ |
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(1) |
Price per share represents closing price of common stock on the date the respective award was granted. |
The following table summarizes information related to our time-based restricted stock units that vested during the three-month periods ending July 31, 2022:
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Time-Based |
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(4) |
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Restricted Stock |
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(3) |
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Price |
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Fiscal Year |
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Units Vested |
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Fair Value |
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Per Share |
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Fiscal 2023 (1) |
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$ |
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$ |
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Fiscal 2023 (2) |
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$ |
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$ |
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(1) |
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(2) |
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(3) |
Dollar amounts are in thousands. |
(4)
Overall
We recorded compensation expense of $
As of July 31, 2022, the remaining unrecognized compensation expense related to our time-based restricted stock units was $
Common Stock Awards
We granted a total of
We granted a total of
We recorded $
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14. Leases
Overview
We lease manufacturing facilities, showroom and office space, distribution centers, and equipment under operating lease arrangements. Our operating leases have remaining lease terms of
Balance Sheet
The right of use assets and lease liabilities associated with our operating leases as of July 31, 2022, August 1, 2021, and May 1, 2022, are as follows:
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(dollars in thousands) |
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July 31, 2022 |
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August 1, 2021 |
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May 1, 2022 |
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Right of use assets |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Operating lease liability - current |
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Operating lease liability – noncurrent |
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Supplemental Cash Flow Information
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Three Months Ended |
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Three Months Ended |
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(dollars in thousands) |
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July 31, 2022 |
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August 1, 2021 |
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Operating lease liability payments |
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$ |
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$ |
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Right of use assets exchanged for lease liabilities |
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— |
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Operating lease expense for the three-month periods ended July 31, 2022, and August 1, 2021, was $
Other Information
Maturity of our operating lease liabilities for the remainder of fiscal 2023, the subsequent next four fiscal years, and thereafter follows:
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(dollars in thousands) |
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2023 |
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$ |
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2024 |
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2025 |
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2026 |
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2027 |
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Thereafter |
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$ |
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Less: interest |
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( |
) |
|
Present value of lease liabilities |
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$ |
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|
As of July 31, 2022, the weighted average remaining lease term and discount rate for our operating leases follows:
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July 31, 2022 |
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Weighted average lease term |
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Weighted average discount rate |
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% |
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15. Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation
The company is involved in legal proceedings and claims which have arisen in the ordinary course of business. Management has determined that it is not reasonably possible that these actions, when ultimately concluded and settled, will have a material adverse effect upon the financial position, results of operations, or cash flows of the company.
Accounts Payable – Capital Expenditures
As of July 31, 2022, August 1, 2021, and May 1, 2022, we had total amounts due regarding capital expenditures totaling $
Purchase Commitments – Capital Expenditures
As of July 31, 2022, we had open purchase commitments to acquire equipment for our mattress fabrics segment totaling $
16. Statutory Reserves
Our subsidiary located in China was required to transfer
The transfer to this reserve must be made before distributions of any dividend to shareholders. As of July 31, 2022, the company’s statutory surplus reserve was $
The company’s subsidiary located in China can transfer funds to the parent company, except for the statutory surplus reserve of $
17. Common Stock Repurchase Program
In March 2020, our board of directors approved an authorization for us to acquire up to $
During the first quarter of fiscal 2023, we did
As of July 31, 2022, we had $
18. Dividend Program
On June 29, 2022, our board of directors announced the decision to suspend the company’s quarterly cash dividend. Considering the current and expected macroeconomic conditions, we believe that preserving capital and managing our liquidity is in the company’s best interest to support future growth and the long-term interests of our shareholders. Accordingly, we did
During the first quarter of fiscal 2022, dividend payments totaled $
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This report and the exhibits attached hereto contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934). Such statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual events and results to differ materially from such statements. Further, forward looking statements are intended to speak only as of the date on which they are made, and we disclaim any duty to update or alter such statements to reflect any changes in management’s expectations or any change in the assumptions or circumstances on which such statements are based, whether due to new information, future events, or otherwise. Forward-looking statements are statements that include projections, expectations, or beliefs about future events or results or otherwise are not statements of historical fact. Such statements are often but not always characterized by qualifying words such as “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” and their derivatives, and include but are not limited to statements about expectations for our future operations, production levels, new product launches, sales, profit margins, profitability, operating income, capital expenditures, working capital levels, income taxes, SG&A or other expenses, pre-tax income, earnings, cash flow, and other performance or liquidity measures, as well as any statements regarding potential acquisitions, future economic or industry trends, public health epidemics, or future developments. There can be no assurance that we will realize these expectations or meet our guidance, or that these beliefs will prove correct.
Factors that could influence the matters discussed in such statements include the level of housing starts and sales of existing homes, consumer confidence, trends in disposable income, and general economic conditions. Decreases in these economic indicators could have a negative effect on our business and prospects. Likewise, increases in interest rates, particularly home mortgage rates, and increases in consumer debt or the general rate of inflation, could affect us adversely. The future performance of our business depends in part on our success in conducting and finalizing acquisition negotiations and integrating acquired businesses into our existing operations. Changes in consumer tastes or preferences toward products not produced by us could erode demand for our products. Changes in tariffs or trade policy, or changes in the value of the U.S. dollar versus other currencies, could affect our financial results because a significant portion of our operations are located outside the United States. Strengthening of the U.S. dollar against other currencies could make our products less competitive on the basis of price in markets outside the United States, and strengthening of currencies in Canada and China can have a negative impact on our sales of products produced in those places. Also, economic or political instability in international areas could affect our operations or sources of goods in those areas, as well as demand for our products in international markets. The impact of public health epidemics on employees, customers, suppliers, and the global economy, such as the global coronavirus pandemic currently affecting countries around the world, could also adversely affect our operations and financial performance. In addition, the impact of potential goodwill or intangible asset impairments could affect our financial results. Increases in freight costs, labor costs, and raw material prices, including increases in market prices for petrochemical products, can also significantly affect the prices we pay for shipping, labor, and raw materials, respectively, and in turn, increase our operating costs and decrease our profitability. Finally, disruption in our customers’ supply chains for non-fabric components may cause declines in new orders and/or delayed shipping of existing orders while our customers wait for other components, which could adversely affect our financial results. Further information about these factors, as well as other factors that could affect our future operations or financial results and the matters discussed in forward-looking statements, are included in Item 1A “Risk Factors” section in our most recent Form 10-K and Form 10-Q reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. A forward-looking statement is neither a prediction nor a guarantee of future events or circumstances, and those future events or circumstances may not occur.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS |
The following analysis of financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes and other exhibits included elsewhere in this report.
General
Our fiscal year is the 52 or 53-week period ending on the Sunday closest to April 30. The three months ended July 31, 2022, and August 1, 2021, both represent 13-week periods.
Our operations are classified into two business segments: mattress fabrics and upholstery fabrics.
The mattress fabrics segment manufactures, sources, and sells fabrics and mattress covers primarily to bedding manufacturers. We have mattress fabric operations located in Stokesdale, NC, High Point, NC, Quebec, Canada, and Ouanaminthe, Haiti.
The upholstery fabrics segment develops, sources, manufactures, and sells fabrics primarily to residential and commercial furniture manufacturers. We have upholstery fabric operations located in Shanghai, China, and Burlington, NC. During the third quarter of fiscal 2022, we also commenced operation of a new leased facility in Ouanaminthe, Haiti dedicated to the production of cut and sewn upholstery kits. Additionally, Read Window Products, LLC (“Read”), a wholly-owned subsidiary with operations located in Knoxville, TN, provides window treatments and sourcing of upholstery fabrics and other products, as well as measuring and installation services of Read’s products, to customers in the hospitality and commercial industries. Read also supplies soft goods such as decorative top sheets, coverlets, duvet covers, bed skirts, bolsters, and pillows.
Executive Summary
We evaluate the operating performance of our business segments based upon (loss) income from operations before certain unallocated corporate expenses and other items that are not expected to occur on a regular basis. Cost of sales for each business segment includes costs to develop, manufacture, or source our products, including costs such as raw material and finished good purchases, direct and indirect labor, overhead, and incoming freight charges. Unallocated corporate expenses primarily represent compensation and benefits for certain executive officers and their support staff, all costs associated with being a public company, amortization of intangible assets, and other miscellaneous expenses.
Results of Operations
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
|
(dollars in thousands) |
|
July 31, 2022 |
|
|
August 1, 2021 |
|
|
Change |
|
|||
|
Net sales |
|
$ |
62,604 |
|
|
$ |
83,047 |
|
|
(24.6)% |
|
|
|
Gross profit |
|
|
4,128 |
|
|
|
12,499 |
|
|
(67.0)% |
|
|
|
Gross profit margin |
|
|
6.6 |
% |
|
|
15.1 |
% |
|
(850)bp |
|
|
|
Selling, general, and administrative expenses |
|
|
8,866 |
|
|
|
9,181 |
|
|
(3.4)% |
|
|
|
(Loss) income from operations |
|
|
(4,738 |
) |
|
|
3,318 |
|
|
(242.8)% |
|
|
|
Operating (loss) income margin |
|
|
(7.6 |
)% |
|
|
4.0 |
% |
|
(1160)bp |
|
|
|
(Loss) income before income taxes |
|
|
(4,803 |
) |
|
|
3,155 |
|
|
(252.2)% |
|
|
|
Income tax expense |
|
|
(896 |
) |
|
|
(905 |
) |
|
(1.0)% |
|
|
|
Net (loss) income |
|
|
(5,699 |
) |
|
|
2,250 |
|
|
(353.3)% |
|
|
Net Sales
Overall, our net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2023 decreased by 24.6% compared with the same period a year ago, with mattress fabrics sales decreasing 31.8% and upholstery fabrics sales decreasing 16.9%.
The decrease in net sales in our mattress fabrics segment reflects an ongoing slowdown in consumer demand in the domestic mattress industry. The impact of this industry softness was exacerbated during the quarter by mattress manufacturers and retailers continuing to work through an excess of inventory, delaying the timing of shipments and new product rollouts. The decrease in net sales was partially offset by pricing and surcharge actions in effect during the period that were not in effect during the same period a year ago. These pricing actions increased net sales for the division by approximately 4.6% during the quarter.
The decrease in net sales for our upholstery fabrics segment reflects reduced demand for our residential upholstery fabrics products, driven by a slowdown in new retail business in the residential home furnishings industry. The decrease in net sales was partially offset by higher sales in our hospitality/contract fabric business, as compared to the prior-year period, as well as pricing
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and surcharge action in effect during the period that were not in effect during the same period a year ago. These pricing actions increased net sales for the division by approximately 4.1% during the quarter.
See the Segment Analysis section below for further details.
Income Before Income Taxes
Overall, our loss before income taxes for the first quarter of fiscal 2023 was $(4.8) million, compared with income before income taxes of $3.2 million for the prior-year period.
Operating performance for the first quarter of fiscal 2023 was significantly affected by lower sales; continued inflationary pressures; and reoccurring labor challenges within both our mattress fabrics and Read businesses that resulted in increased employee training costs and operating inefficiencies. We also had additional costs associated with increasing capacity at our new upholstery fabrics cut and sew facility in Haiti. These pressures were partially offset by lower total SG&A expense for the quarter, due primarily to lower incentive compensation expense.
See the Segment Analysis section below for further details.
Income Taxes
We recorded income tax expense of $896,000, or (18.7%) of loss before income taxes, for the three-month period ended July 31, 2022, compared with income tax expense of $905,000, or 28.7% of income before income taxes, for the three-month period ended August 1, 2021.
Our consolidated effective income tax rate during the first quarter of fiscal 2023 was much more negatively affected by the mix of earnings between our U.S. operations and foreign subsidiaries, as compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2022. During the first quarter of fiscal 2023, we incurred a significant pre-tax loss from our U.S. operations, and therefore, a significant income tax benefit was not recognized due to a full valuation allowance being applied against our U.S. net deferred income tax assets. In addition, all of our taxable income in the first quarter of fiscal 2023 was earned by our foreign operations located in China and Canada, which have higher income tax rates than the U.S. In comparison, our U.S. operations earned a level of pre-tax income during the first quarter of fiscal 2022 that did not have a significant effect on our full valuation allowance or our consolidated effective income tax rate.
Refer to Note 12 of the consolidated financial statements for further details regarding our provision for income taxes.
Liquidity
As of July 31, 2022, our cash and cash equivalents (collectively, “cash”) totaled $18.9 million, an increase of $4.3 million, compared with $14.6 million as of May 1, 2022. This increase was mostly due to (i) $5.3 million in net cash provided by operating activities, partially offset by (ii) capital expenditures totaling $711,000.
Our net cash provided by operating activities was $5.3 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2023, an increase of $3.7 million, compared with net cash provided by operating activities of $1.6 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2022. This trend primarily reflects (i) an increase in accounts payable that primarily related to our upholstery fabrics operations located in China, as the mandated COVID-19 related shutdowns were lifted during the first quarter of fiscal 2023; and (ii) annual incentive payments made during the first quarter of fiscal 2022 that did not recur during the first quarter of fiscal 2023, partially offset by (iii) a decrease in net cash earnings during the first quarter of fiscal 2023 compared with the first quarter of fiscal 2022.
As of July 31, 2022, there were no outstanding borrowings under our lines of credit.
Dividend Program
On June 29, 2022, our board of directors announced the decision to suspend the company’s quarterly cash dividend. Considering the current and expected macroeconomic conditions, we believe that preserving capital and managing our liquidity is in the company’s best interest to support future growth and the long-term interests of our shareholders. Accordingly, we did not make any dividend payments during the first quarter of fiscal 2023.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2022, dividend payments totaled $1.4 million, which represented a quarterly cash dividend payment of $0.11 per share.
Our board of directors has sole authority to determine if and when we will declare future dividends, and on what terms. We will continue to reassess our dividend policy each quarter. Future dividend payments will depend on our earnings, capital
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requirements, financial condition, excess availability under our lines of credit, market and economic conditions, and other factors we consider relevant.
Common Stock Repurchases
In March 2020, our board of directors approved an authorization for us to acquire up to $5.0 million of our common stock. Under the common stock repurchase program, shares may be purchased from time to time in open market transactions, block trades, through plans established under the Securities Exchange Act Rule 10b5-1, or otherwise. The number and timing of share purchases are based on working capital requirements, market and general business conditions, and other factors, including alternative investment opportunities.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2023, we did not purchase any shares of our common stock. As a result, as of July 31, 2022, $3.2 million is available for additional repurchases of our common stock. Despite the current share repurchase authorization, the company does not expect to repurchase any shares through at least the second quarter of fiscal 2023.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2022, we repurchased 48,686 shares of common stock at a cost of $723,000.
Segment Analysis
Mattress Fabrics Segment
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
|
(dollars in thousands) |
|
July 31, 2022 |
|
|
August 1, 2021 |
|
|
Change |
|
|||
|
Net sales |
|
$ |
29,371 |
|
|
$ |
43,058 |
|
|
(31.8)% |
|
|
|
Gross (loss) profit |
|
|
(37 |
) |
|
|
6,795 |
|
|
(100.5)% |
|
|
|
Gross (loss) profit margin |
|
|
(0.1 |
)% |
|
|
15.8 |
% |
|
(1590)bp |
|
|
|
Selling, general, and administrative expenses |
|
|
2,885 |
|
|
|
3,184 |
|
|
(9.4)% |
|
|
|
(Loss) income from operations |
|
|
(2,921 |
) |
|
|
3,611 |
|
|
(180.9)% |
|
|
|
Operating (loss) income margin |
|
|
(9.9 |
)% |
|
|
8.4 |
% |
|
(1830)bp |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Sales
Mattress fabrics sales decreased 31.8% in the first quarter of fiscal 2023 compared to the prior-year period.
The decrease in mattress fabrics net sales for the quarter reflects an ongoing slowdown in consumer demand in the domestic mattress industry. We believe this slowdown is primarily due to inflationary pressures affecting consumer spending. The impact of this industry softness was exacerbated during the quarter by mattress manufacturers and retailers continuing to work through an excess of inventory, delaying the timing of shipments and new product rollouts. The decrease in net sales was partially offset by pricing and surcharge actions in effect during the period that were not in effect during the same period a year ago. These pricing actions increased net sales for the division by approximately 4.6% during the quarter.
Despite the headwinds, we remained focused on our product-driven strategy during the quarter, with an emphasis on innovation, design creativity, and personalized customer service. The strength and flexibility of our global manufacturing and sourcing operations in the U.S., Canada, Haiti, Asia, and Turkey enabled us to support the evolving needs of our mattress fabrics and cover customers during the period. We also began to see the rollout of a few new product launches during the quarter, although the gains from these launches were offset by industry weakness affecting demand for our traditional business.
Looking ahead, we expect the current macroeconomic environment will continue affecting consumer spending trends for some time, resulting in ongoing industry softness that may reduce demand for our mattress fabrics and cover products and continue to delay the timing of new product rollouts. We expect these conditions are likely to pressure results through at least the third quarter of fiscal 2023. Additionally, the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including its effect on petrochemical pricing and consumer spending, remain unknown and depend on factors beyond our knowledge or control. At this time, we cannot reasonably estimate the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic or the evolving impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on our mattress fabrics segment; however, either of these situations could cause disruption that could adversely affect our operations and financial performance.
Gross Profit, Selling, General & Administrative Expenses, and Operating Income
The decrease in mattress fabrics profitability during the first quarter of fiscal 2023, as compared to the prior-year period, was primarily due to operating inefficiencies from lower sales volume; ongoing labor challenges, including inefficiencies due to hiring and training new employees; and ongoing inflationary pressures, including higher raw material costs, among other factors. These pressures were offset slightly by lower SG&A for the quarter, due primarily to lower incentive compensation expense.
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Our pricing actions implemented over the course of the prior fiscal year have helped offset a portion of the current inflationary pressures. However, we are implementing an additional targeted price increase during the second quarter of fiscal 2023 to help offset the continued rise in raw material costs. We are also moving and consolidating our domestic mattress cover cut and sew operation during the second quarter of fiscal 2023 from its current location in High Point, NC, to our mattress fabrics facility in Stokesdale, NC. We believe this move will reduce costs and improve operating efficiencies beginning primarily in the third quarter of fiscal 2023. We also continue to make workforce adjustments to align with demand conditions.
We expect the ongoing industry softness affecting sales volumes, as well as continued inflationary pressures, will affect profitability through at least the third quarter of fiscal 2023, although we believe these headwinds will be mitigated to some extent by the additional pricing action being implemented during the second quarter, as well as our ongoing efforts to control internal costs and improve efficiencies. However, we will consider further reasonable pricing actions as necessary to mitigate and manage inflation.
Segment assets
Segment assets consist of accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant, and equipment, and right of use assets.
|
(dollars in thousands) |
|
July 31, 2022 |
|
|
August 1, 2021 |
|
|
May 1, 2022 |
|
|||
|
Accounts receivable |
|
$ |
12,382 |
|
|
$ |
18,016 |
|
|
$ |
9,865 |
|
|
Inventory |
|
|
36,471 |
|
|
|
31,778 |
|
|
|
39,028 |
|
|
Property, plant & equipment |
|
|
37,354 |
|
|
|
41,311 |
|
|
|
38,731 |
|
|
Right of use assets |
|
|
3,232 |
|
|
|
4,058 |
|
|
|
3,469 |
|
|
|
|
$ |
89,439 |
|
|
$ |
95,163 |
|
|
$ |
91,093 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Refer to Note 11 of the consolidated financial statements for disclosures regarding determination of our segment assets.
Accounts Receivable
As of July 31, 2022, accounts receivable decreased by $5.6 million, or 31.3%, compared with August 1, 2021. This trend reflects the significant decrease in net sales during the first quarter of fiscal 2023 compared with the first quarter of fiscal 2022, as described in the Net Sales section above. Days’ sales outstanding was 38 days for the first quarter of fiscal 2023, compared with 37 days for the first quarter of fiscal 2022.
As of July 31, 2022, accounts receivable increased by $2.5 million, or 25.5%, compared with May 1, 2022. This increase reflects the timing of a large cash receipt from a significant customer that occurred at the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, which did not recur during the first quarter of fiscal 2023. Accordingly, this led to an abnormally low days’ sales outstanding of 30 days for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, compared with 38 days for the first quarter of fiscal 2023.
Inventory
As of July 31, 2022, inventory increased by $4.7 million, or 14.8%, compared with August 1, 2021. This increase in inventory represents higher raw material costs, as well as an increase in inventory purchases during the second and third quarters of fiscal 2022 to protect against supply chain disruption and support our customers.
As of July 31, 2022, inventory decreased by $2.6 million, or 6.6%, compared with May 1, 2022. This decrease represents management’s focus on obtaining a consistent level of inventory, taking into account (i) current and expected future demand trends, (ii) potential future global supply chain disruptions, and (iii) rising raw material costs.
Inventory turns were 3.1 for the first quarter of fiscal 2023, compared with 4.7 for the first quarter of fiscal 2022 and 2.9 for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022.
Property, Plant, & Equipment
The $37.4 million as of July 31, 2022, represents property, plant, and equipment of $24.7 million, $11.9 million, and $718,000 located in the U.S., Canada, and Haiti, respectively. The $41.3 million as of August 1, 2021, represents property, plant, and equipment of $28.0 million, $12.4 million, and $875,000 located in the U.S., Canada, and Haiti, respectively. The $38.7 million as of May 1, 2022, represents property, plant, and equipment of $25.6 million, $12.4 million, and $757,000 located in the U.S., Canada, and Haiti, respectively.
As of July 31, 2022, property, plant, and equipment has steadily decreased compared with August 1, 2021, as we have reduced our capital spending as a result of current and expected macroeconomic conditions.
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Right of Use Assets
The $3.2 million as of July 31, 2022, represents right of use assets of $1.9 million, $1.1 million, and $228,000 located in Haiti, the U.S., and Canada, respectively. The $4.1 million as of August 1, 2021, represents right of use assets of $2.3 million, $1.4 million, and $355,000 located in Haiti, the U.S., and Canada, respectively. The $3.5 million as of May 1, 2022, represents right of use assets of $2.0 million, $1.2 million, and $291,000 located in Haiti, the U.S., and Canada, respectively.
As of July 31, 2022, right of use assets has steadily decreased compared with August 1, 2021, due to rent expense recognized over the term of the respective lease agreements.
Upholstery Fabrics Segment
Net Sales
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||
|
(dollars in thousands) |
|
July 31, 2022 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
August 1, 2021 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
% Change |
|
|||
|
Non-U.S. Produced |
|
$ |
31,441 |
|
|
|
95 |
% |
|
$ |
38,222 |
|
|
|
96 |
% |
|
|
(17.7 |
)% |
|
U.S. Produced |
|
|
1,792 |
|
|
|
5 |
% |
|
|
1,767 |
|
|
|
4 |
% |
|
|
1.4 |
% |
|
Total |
|
$ |
33,233 |
|
|
|
100 |
% |
|
$ |
39,989 |
|
|
|
100 |
% |
|
|
(16.9 |
)% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Upholstery fabrics sales decreased 16.9% in the first quarter of fiscal 2023 compared to the prior-year period, which was an especially strong quarter for this segment.
The decrease in upholstery fabrics net sales for the quarter reflects reduced demand for our residential upholstery fabrics products compared to the prior-year period, driven by a slowdown in new retail business in the residential home furnishings industry. The decrease in net sales was partially offset by higher sales in our hospitality/contract fabric business, as compared to the prior-year period, as well as pricing and surcharge actions in effect during the period that were not in effect during the same period a year ago. These actions increased net sales for the division by approximately 4.1% during the quarter.
We maintained our sustained focus on product innovation during the quarter, including our popular portfolio of LiveSmart® performance products. We also continued to ramp up production at our new Haiti cut and sew facility during the quarter. This facility is now fully staffed, and its output per week continues to rise as our associates gain more experience through extensive training that takes place over the course of several months.
Looking ahead, we expect the slowdown in new retail business for the residential home furnishings industry may affect demand for our residential business for some period of time. Despite this challenge, we believe our business is well positioned for the long-term with our product-driven strategy and innovative product offerings, as well as our flexible Asian platform, our long-term supplier relationships, and our expanded capacity in Haiti.
Notably, the ongoing economic and health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including its effect on petrochemical pricing and consumer spending, remain unknown and depend on factors beyond our control. At this time, we cannot reasonably estimate the impact on our upholstery fabrics segment, but we note that if conditions worsen in either of these situations, including additional COVID-19-related shutdowns of our China operations, the impact on our operations, and/or on our suppliers, customers, consumers, and the global economy, could adversely affect our financial performance.
Gross Profit, Selling, General & Administrative Expenses, and Operating Income
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
|
(dollars in thousands) |
|
July 31, 2022 |
|
|
August 1, 2021 |
|
|
Change |
|
|||
|
Gross profit |
|
|
4,165 |
|
|
|
5,704 |
|
|
(27.0)% |
|
|
|
Gross profit margin |
|
|
12.5 |
% |
|
|
14.3 |
% |
|
(180)bp |
|
|
|
Selling, general, and administrative expenses |
|
|
3,622 |
|
|
|
3,437 |
|
|
5.4% |
|
|
|
Income from operations |
|
|
542 |
|
|
|
2,267 |
|
|
(76.1)% |
|
|
|
Operating margin |
|
|
1.6 |
% |
|
|
5.7 |
% |
|
(410)bp |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The decrease in upholstery fabrics profitability for the first quarter of fiscal 2023, as compared to the prior-year period, primarily reflects lower sales; labor challenges and inflationary pressures affecting the Read business; and additional employee training costs and operating inefficiencies in this segment’s new Haiti cut and sew facility as it continues to scale capacity to its full planned output level. Operating performance for the period was positively affected by a favorable foreign exchange rate associated with our operations in China.
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Looking ahead, we expect current inflationary pressures, as well as labor availability in our Read operation, may continue to pressure our profitability, but the pricing actions implemented during fiscal 2022 have helped offset rising freight and material costs, as intended. We also expect profitability will be affected over the near-term by additional employee training costs and operating inefficiencies at our new Haiti cut and sew facility, as we continue training our labor force in order to ramp up production to meet customer demand.
Segment Assets
Segment assets consist of accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant, and equipment, and right of use assets.
|
(dollars in thousands) |
|
July 31, 2022 |
|
|
August 1, 2021 |
|
|
May 1, 2022 |
|
|||
|
Accounts receivable |
|
$ |
12,430 |
|
|
$ |
16,992 |
|
|
$ |
12,361 |
|
|
Inventory |
|
|
27,278 |
|
|
|
26,835 |
|
|
|
27,529 |
|
|
Property, plant & equipment |
|
|
2,271 |
|
|
|
1,650 |
|
|
|
2,030 |
|
|
Right of use assets |
|
|
7,520 |
|
|
|
5,984 |
|
|
|
8,124 |
|
|
|
|
$ |
49,499 |
|
|
$ |
51,461 |
|
|
$ |
50,044 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Refer to Note 11 of the consolidated financial statements for disclosures regarding determination of our segment assets.
Accounts Receivable
As of July 31, 2022, accounts receivable decreased by $4.6 million, or 26.8%, compared with August 1, 2021. This trend reflects the significant decrease in net sales during the first quarter of fiscal 2023 compared with the first quarter of fiscal 2022, as described in the Net Sales section above. In addition, we experienced faster cash collections with a significant customer during the first quarter of fiscal 2023 compared with the first quarter of fiscal 2022, which led to a decline in days’ sales outstanding to 30 days for the first quarter of fiscal 2023, as compared with 38 days during the first quarter of fiscal 2022.
As of July 31, 2022, accounts receivable was comparable with May 1, 2022. This trend reflects the significant increase in net sales related to our upholstery fabrics operations located in China, as the mandated COVID-19 related shutdowns were lifted during the first quarter of fiscal 2023. Net sales for the upholstery fabrics segment were $33.2 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2023, an increase of $6.1 million or 22.4%, compared with net sales of $27.2 million during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022. The increase in accounts receivable attributable to this increase in net sales was offset by faster cash collections with a significant customer during the first quarter of fiscal 2023, as compared with the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022. This led to a decline in days’ sales outstanding to 30 days for the first quarter of fiscal 2023, as compared with 40 days for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022.
Inventory
As of July 31, 2022, inventory levels were comparable with August 1, 2021, and May 1, 2022. This trend reflects management’s ability to maintain a consistent level of inventory, taking into account (i) current and expected future demand trends, (ii) potential future global supply chain disruptions, (iii) rising material costs, and (iv) potential additional COVID-19 related shutdowns mandated by the Chinese government in the future.
Inventory turns were 3.8 for the first quarter of fiscal 2023, compared with 4.9 for the first quarter of fiscal 2022 and 3.0 for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022.
Property, Plant, & Equipment
The $2.3 million as of July 31, 2022, represents property, plant, and equipment of $1.1 million, $988,000, and $232,000 located in the U.S., Haiti, and China, respectively. The $1.7 million as of August 1, 2021, represents property, plant, and equipment of $1.1 million, $400,000, and $130,000 located in the U.S., China, and Haiti, respectively. The $2.0 million as of May 1, 2022, represents property, plant, and equipment of $1.0 million, $756,000, and $255,000 located in the U.S., Haiti, and China, respectively.
As of July 31, 2022, property, plant, and equipment increased compared with August 1, 2021, and May 1, 2022, due to the start-up and subsequent increase in production at our new upholstery cut and sew operation located in Haiti that commenced during the third quarter of fiscal 2022.
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Right of Use Assets
The $7.5 million as of July 31, 2022, represents right of use assets of $3.4 million, $2.5 million, and $1.6 million located in China, Haiti, and the U.S., respectively. The $6.0 million as of August 1, 2021, represents right of use assets of $4.6 million and $1.4 million located in China and the U.S., respectively. The $8.1 million as of May 1, 2022, represents right of use assets of $3.7 million, $2.6 million, and $1.8 million located in China, Haiti, and the U.S., respectively.
As of July 31, 2022, our right of use assets increased $1.5 million, or 25.7%, compared with August 1, 2021. This increase represents our agreement to lease a 90,000 square foot facility located in Haiti that commenced during the third quarter of fiscal 2022, partially offset by rent expense recognized over the term of the respective lease agreements associated with our entire upholstery fabrics segment.
As of July 31, 2022, our right of use assets decreased $604,0000, or 7.4%, compared with May 1, 2022, due to rent expense recognized over the term of the respective lease agreements associated with our entire upholstery fabrics segment.
Other Income Statement Categories
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Three Months Ended |
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(dollars in thousands) |
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July 31, 2022 |
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August 1, 2021 |
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% Change |
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SG&A expenses |
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$ |
8,866 |
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|
$ |
9,181 |
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|
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(3.4 |
)% |
|
Interest income |
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|
17 |
|
|
|
74 |
|
|
|
(77.0 |
)% |
|
Other expense |
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|
82 |
|
|
|
237 |
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|
|
(65.4 |
)% |
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Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses
The decrease in selling, general, and administrative expenses during the first quarter of fiscal 2023, as compared with the first quarter of fiscal 2022, is due mostly to lower incentive compensation expense, reflecting weaker financial results for the company in relation to pre-established targets.
Interest Income
The decrease in interest income for the first quarter of fiscal 2023, as compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2022, is mostly due to the liquidation of all of our remaining short-term investments classified as available-for-sale and corporate bond investments classified as held-to-maturity during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022.
Other Expense
Management is required to assess certain economic factors to determine the currency of the primary economic environment in which our foreign subsidiaries operate. Based on our assessments, the U.S. dollar was determined to be the functional currency of our operations located in China and Canada.
The decrease in other expense during the first quarter of fiscal 2023, as compared with the first quarter of fiscal 2022, is due mostly to more favorable foreign currency exchange rates applied against balance sheet accounts denominated in Chinese Renminbi to determine the corresponding U.S. dollar financial reporting amounts. During the first quarter of fiscal 2023, we reported a foreign exchange gain associated with our operations located in China of $182,000, compared with a $(9,000) foreign exchange loss reported for the first quarter of fiscal 2022.
Income Taxes
Effective Income Tax Rate & Income Tax Expense
We recorded income tax expense of $896,000, or (18.7%) of loss before income taxes, for the three-month period ending July 31, 2022, compared with income tax expense of $905,000, or 28.7% of income before income taxes, for the three-month period ending August 1, 2021.
Our effective income tax rates for the three-month periods ended July 31, 2022, and August 1, 2021, were based upon the estimated effective income tax rate applicable for the full year after giving effect to any significant items related specifically to interim periods. When calculating the annual estimated effective income tax rate for the three-month periods ended July 31, 2022, and August 1, 2021, we were subject to loss limitation rules. These loss limitation rules require any taxable loss associated with our U.S. or foreign operations to be excluded from the annual estimated effective income tax rate calculation if it was determined that no tax benefit could be recognized during the current fiscal year. The effective income tax rate can be affected
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over the fiscal year by the mix and timing of actual earnings from our U.S. operations and foreign subsidiaries located in China, Canada, and Haiti versus annual projections, as well as changes in foreign currency exchange rates in relation to the U.S. dollar.
The following schedule summarizes the principal differences between income tax expense at the U.S. federal income tax rate and the effective income tax rate reflected in the consolidated financial statements for the three-month periods ending July 31, 2022, and August 1, 2021:
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July 31, 2022 |
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August 1, 2021 |
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U.S. federal income tax rate |
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21.0 |
% |
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21.0 |
% |
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U.S. valuation allowance |
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(35.4 |
) |
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|
(3.9 |
) |
|
Withholding taxes associated with foreign jurisdictions |
|
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(5.0 |
) |
|
|
4.7 |
|
|
Foreign income tax rate differential |
|
|
2.7 |
|
|
|
2.8 |
|
|
Stock-based compensation |
|
|
(2.1 |
) |
|
|
0.2 |
|
|
Global Intangible Low Taxed Income Tax ("GILTI") |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
3.4 |
|
|
Other |
|
|
0.1 |
|
|
|
0.5 |
|
|
|
|
|
(18.7 |
)% |
|
|
28.7 |
% |
Our consolidated effective income tax rate during the first quarter of fiscal 2023 was much more negatively affected by the mix of earnings between our U.S. operations and foreign subsidiaries, in comparison with the first quarter of fiscal 2022. During the first quarter of fiscal 2023, we incurred a significant pre-tax loss from our U.S. operations, and therefore, a significant income tax benefit was not recognized due to a full valuation being applied against our U.S. net deferred income tax assets. In addition, all of our taxable income in the first quarter of fiscal 2023 was earned by our foreign operations located in China and Canada, which have higher income tax rates than the U.S. In comparison, our U.S. operations earned a level of pre-tax income during the first quarter of fiscal 2022 that did not have a significant effect on our full valuation allowance or our consolidated effective income tax rate.
U.S. Valuation Allowance
We evaluate the realizability of our U.S. net deferred income tax assets to determine if a valuation allowance is required. We assess whether a valuation allowance should be established based on the consideration of all available evidence using a “more-likely-than-not” standard, with significant weight being given to evidence that can be objectively verified. Since the company operates in multiple jurisdictions, we assess the need for a valuation allowance on a jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction basis, considering the effects of local tax law.
As of July 31, 2022, we evaluated the realizability of our U.S. net deferred income tax assets to determine if a full valuation allowance was required. Based on our assessment, we determined we still have a recent history of significant cumulative U.S. taxable losses, in that we experienced U.S. taxable losses during each of the fiscal years 2020 through 2022, and we are currently expecting significant U.S. pre-tax losses to continue during fiscal 2023. As a result of the significant weight of this negative evidence, we believe it is more likely than not that our U.S. deferred income tax assets will not be fully realizable, and therefore we provided for a full valuation allowance against our U.S. net deferred income tax assets.
Based on our assessments as of July 31, 2022, August 1, 2021, and May 1, 2022, valuation allowances against our net deferred income tax assets pertain to the following:
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(dollars in thousands) |
|
July 31, 2022 |
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August 1, 2021 |
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May 1, 2022 |
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|||
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U.S. federal and state net deferred income tax assets |
|
$ |
11,006 |
|
|
$ |
9,221 |
|
|
$ |
9,527 |
|
|
U.S. capital loss carryforward |
|
|
2,330 |
|
|
|
2,330 |
|
|
|
2,330 |
|
|
|
|
$ |
13,336 |
|
|
$ |
11,551 |
|
|
$ |
11,857 |
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Undistributed Earnings
Refer to Note 12 of the consolidated financial statements for disclosures regarding our assessments of our recorded deferred income tax liability balances associated with undistributed earnings from our foreign subsidiaries as of July 31, 2022, August 1, 2021, and May 1, 2022, respectively.
Uncertain Income Tax Positions
Refer to Note 12 located of the consolidated financial statements for disclosures regarding our assessments of our uncertain income tax positions as of July 31, 2022, August 1, 2021, and May 1, 2022, respectively.
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Income Taxes Paid
The following table sets forth taxes paid by jurisdiction:
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Three Months Ended |
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July 31, |
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August 1, |
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(dollars in thousands) |
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2022 |
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|
2021 |
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||
|
China - Income Taxes |
|
$ |
548 |
|
|
$ |
921 |
|
|
China - Withholding Taxes Associated With Earnings and Profits Distributed to the U.S. |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
487 |
|
|
Canada - Income Taxes |
|
|
82 |
|
|
|
280 |
|
|
|
|
$ |
630 |
|
|
$ |
1,688 |
|
Future Liquidity
We are currently projecting annual cash income tax payments of approximately $2.8 million for fiscal 2023, compared with $3.1 million for fiscal 2022. These estimated payments are management’s current projections only and can be affected over the year by actual earnings from our foreign subsidiaries located in China and Canada versus annual projections, changes in the foreign exchange rates associated with our China operations in relation to the U.S. dollar, and the timing of when significant capital projects will be placed into service, which determines the deductibility of accelerated depreciation.
Additionally, we currently expect to pay minimal income taxes in the U.S. on a cash basis during fiscal 2023 due to the immediate expensing of U.S. capital expenditures and our existing U.S. federal net operating loss carryforwards that totaled $23.7 million as of May 1, 2022, which are expected to increase as a result of the significant U.S. loss carryforward expected to be generated during fiscal 2023.
In addition, in accordance with the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”), we will be required to pay annual U.S. federal transition tax payments as follows: FY 2023 - $264,000; FY 2024 - $499,000; FY 2025 - $665,000; and FY 2026 - $831,000.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity
Overall
Currently, our sources of liquidity include cash, cash flow from operations, and amounts available under our revolving credit lines. We believe our cash of $18.9 million as of July 31, 2022, cash flow from operations, and the current availability under our revolving credit lines (Refer to Note 8 of the consolidated financial statements for further details) will be sufficient to fund our foreseeable business needs, commitments, and our contractual obligations.
As of July 31, 2022, our cash totaled $18.9 million, an increase of $4.3 million, compared with $14.6 million as of May 1, 2022. This increase was mostly due to (i) $5.3 million in net cash provided by operating activities, partially offset by (ii) capital expenditures totaling $711,000.
Our net cash provided by operating activities was $5.3 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2023, an increase of $3.7 million, compared with net cash provided by operating activities of $1.6 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2022. This trend primarily reflects (i) an increase in accounts payable that primarily related to our upholstery fabrics operations located in China, as the mandated COVID-19 related shutdowns were lifted during the first quarter of fiscal 2023; and (ii) annual incentive payments made during the first quarter of fiscal 2022 that did not recur during the first quarter of fiscal 2023, partially offset by (iii) a decrease in net cash earnings during the first quarter of fiscal 2023 compared with the first quarter of fiscal 2022.
As of July 31, 2022, there were no outstanding borrowings under our lines of credit.
The income taxes we pay also affect our liquidity. See the above section titled “Income Taxes Paid” of this Item 7 – MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION for further detail.
Our cash balance may be adversely affected by factors beyond our control, such as (i) recent customer demand trends, (ii) supply chain disruptions, (iii) rising interest rates and inflation, (iv) world events (including the Russian-Ukraine war), and (v) the continuing uncertainty associated with COVID-19. These factors could cause delays in receipt of payment on accounts receivable and could increase inventory purchases to protect against supply chain disruptions and inflation.
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By Geographic Area
A summary of our cash and investments by geographic area follows:
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|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
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|
|
|
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|
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(dollars in thousands) |
|
July 31, 2022 |
|
|
August 1, 2021 |
|
|
May 1, 2022 |
|
|||
|
United States |
|
$ |
11,552 |
|
|
$ |
35,727 |
|
|
$ |
4,430 |
|
|
China |
|
|
5,323 |
|
|
|
5,864 |
|
|
|
9,502 |
|
|
Canada |
|
|
1,545 |
|
|
|
2,031 |
|
|
|
267 |
|
|
Haiti |
|
|
445 |
|
|
|
416 |
|
|
|
341 |
|
|
Cayman Islands |
|
|
9 |
|
|
|
11 |
|
|
|
10 |
|
|
|
|
$ |
18,874 |
|
|
$ |
44,049 |
|
|
$ |
14,550 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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(1) |
The total balance as of August 1, 2021, includes short-term investments classified as available-for-sale and short-term and long-term investments classified as held-to-maturity that were liquidated in their entirety during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, and therefore, the total balances as of July 31, 2022, and May 1, 2022, solely represent cash. |
Common Stock Repurchase Program
In March 2020, our board of directors approved an authorization for us to acquire up to $5.0 million of our common stock. Under the common stock repurchase program, shares may be purchased from time to time in open market transactions, block trades, through plans established under the Securities Exchange Act Rule 10b5-1, or otherwise. The number of shares purchased, and the timing of such purchases, will be based on working capital requirements, market and general business conditions, and other factors, including alternative investment opportunities.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2023, we did not purchase any shares of our common stock. As a result, as of July 31, 2022, $3.2 million is available for additional repurchases of our common stock. Despite the current share repurchase authorization, the company does not expect to repurchase any shares through at least the second quarter of fiscal 2023.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2022, we repurchased 48,686 shares of common stock at a cost of $723,000.
Dividend Program
On June 29, 2022, our board of directors announced the decision to suspend the company’s quarterly cash dividend. Considering the current and expected macroeconomic conditions, we believe that preserving capital and managing our liquidity is in the company’s best interest to support future growth and the long-term interests of our shareholders. Accordingly, we did not make any dividend payments during the first quarter of fiscal 2023.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2022, dividend payments totaled $1.4 million, which represented a quarterly cash dividend payment of $0.11 per share.
Our board of directors has sole authority to determine if and when we will declare future dividends, and on what terms. We will continue to reassess our dividend policy each quarter. Future dividend payments will depend on our earnings, capital requirements, financial condition, excess availability under our lines of credit, market and economic conditions, and other factors we consider relevant.
Working Capital
Operating Working Capital
Operating working capital (accounts receivable and inventories, less accounts payable-trade, accounts payable-capital expenditures, and deferred revenue) was $57.8 million as of July 31, 2022, compared with $47.6 million as of August 1, 2021, and $67.7 million as of May 1, 2022. Operating working capital turnover was 4.7 during the first quarter of fiscal 2023, compared with 6.9 during the first quarter of fiscal 2022 and 5.2 during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable were $24.8 million as of July 31, 2022, a decrease of $10.2 million, or 29.1%, compared with $35.0 million as of August 1, 2021. This trend reflects the significant decrease in net sales during the first quarter of fiscal 2023 as compared with the first quarter of fiscal 2022. Net sales were $62.6 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2023, a decrease of $20.4 million, or 24.6%, compared with net sales of $83.1 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2022. In addition, we experienced
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faster cash collections with a significant customer associated with our upholstery fabrics segment during the first quarter of fiscal 2023, as compared with the first quarter of fiscal 2022, which led to a decline in days’ sales outstanding to 34 days for the first quarter of fiscal 2023, compared with 38 days during the first quarter of fiscal 2022.
Accounts receivable were $24.8 million as of July 31, 2022, an increase of $2.6 million, or 11.6%, compared with $22.2 million as of May 1, 2022. This trend reflects an increase in net sales during the first quarter of fiscal 2023 as compared with the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022. Net sales were $62.6 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2023, an increase of $5.7 million, or 10.0%, compared with net sales of $56.9 million during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022. Days’ sales outstanding was 34 days for the first quarter of fiscal 2023, compared with 35 days for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022.
Inventory
Inventory was $63.7 million as of July 31, 2022, an increase of $5.1 million, or 8.8%, compared with $58.6 million as of August 1, 2021. This increase pertains to our mattress fabrics segment and stems from higher raw material costs, as well as an increase in inventory purchases during the second and third quarters of fiscal 2022 to protect against supply chain disruptions and support our customers.
Inventories as of July 31, 2022, decreased by $2.8 million, or 4.2%, compared with $66.6 million as of May 1, 2022. This decrease is associated with our mattress fabrics segment and represents management’s focus on obtaining a consistent level of inventory, taking into account (i) current and expected future demand trends, (ii) potential future global supply chain disruptions, and (iii) rising raw material costs.
Inventory turns were 3.6 for the first quarter of fiscal 2023, as compared with 4.9 for the first quarter of fiscal 2022 and 3.1 for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022.
Accounts Payable - Trade
Accounts payable - trade was $29.1 million as of July 31, 2022, a decrease of $16.2 million, or 35.7%, compared with $45.3 million as of August 1, 2021. This decrease mostly represents the significant decrease in net sales during the first quarter of fiscal 2023, as compared with the first quarter of fiscal 2022. Net sales were $62.6 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2023, a decrease of $20.4 million, or 24.6%, compared with net sales of $83.1 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2022.
Accounts payable - trade totaling $29.1 million as of July 31, 2022, increased by $9.0 million, or 44.8%, compared with $20.1 million as of May 1, 2022. This trend reflects the significant sequential increase in net sales related to our upholstery fabrics operations located in China during the first quarter of fiscal 2023, as the mandated COVID-19 related shutdowns that were in place during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 were lifted during the quarter. Net sales for the upholstery fabrics segment were $33.2 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2023, an increase of $6.1 million, or 22.4%, compared with net sales of $27.2 million during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022.
Financing Arrangements
Currently, we have revolving credit agreements with banks for our U.S parent company and our operations located in China. The purposes of our revolving lines of credit are to support potential short-term cash needs in different jurisdictions, mitigate our risk associated with foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, and ultimately repatriate earnings and profits from our foreign subsidiaries to our U.S. parent company to take advantage of the TCJA, which allows a U.S. corporation a 100% dividend received income tax deduction on earnings and profits repatriated to the U.S. from 10% owned foreign corporations.
As of July 31, 2022, we did not have any outstanding borrowings associated with our revolving credit agreements.
Our loan agreements require, among other things, that we maintain compliance with certain financial covenants. As of July 31, 2022, we were in compliance with these financial covenants.
Refer to Note 8 of the consolidated financial statements for further disclosure regarding our revolving credit agreements.
Capital Expenditures and Depreciation
Overall
Capital expenditures on a cash basis were $711,000 during the first quarter of fiscal 2023, compared with $2.0 million for the same period a year ago. Capital expenditures on a cash basis during the first quarter of fiscal 2023 pertained to machinery and equipment associated with our new upholstery cut and sew operation located in Haiti, as well as our mattress fabrics facility located in Canada. Capital expenditures on a cash basis during the first quarter of fiscal 2022 mostly related to our mattress fabrics segment.
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Depreciation expense was $1.8 million during the first quarter of fisca1 2023, compared with $1.7 million for the same period a year ago. Depreciation expense mostly related to our mattress fabrics segment for both periods.
Accounts Payable – Capital Expenditures
As of July 31, 2022, we had total amounts due regarding capital expenditures totaling $346,000 that pertained to outstanding vendor invoices, none of which were financed. The total amount outstanding of $346,000 is required to be paid based on normal credit terms.
Purchase Commitments – Capital Expenditures
As of July 31, 2022, we had open purchase commitments to acquire equipment for our mattress fabrics segment totaling $240,000.
Critical Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Developments
As of July 31, 2022, there were no changes in our significant accounting policies or the application of those policies from those reported in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 1, 2022.
Refer to Note 2 of the consolidated financial statements for recently adopted and issued accounting pronouncements, if any, since the filing of our Form 10-K for the year ended May 1, 2022.
Contractual Obligations
There were no significant or new contractual obligations from those reported in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 1, 2022.
Inflation
Any significant increase in our raw material costs, utility/energy costs, and general economic inflation could have a material adverse impact on the company, because competitive conditions have limited our ability to pass significant operating cost increases on to customers.
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ITEM 3.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Interest Rates
We are exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates with regards to our revolving credit agreements.
Effective June 24, 2022, we entered into an amended and restated U.S. revolving credit agreement (“Amended Agreement”) that required interest to be charged at a rate (applicable interest rate of 2.88% as of July 31, 2022) calculated using an applicable margin over the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s secured overnight fund rate (SOFR) as defined in the Amended Agreement. As of July 31, 2022, there were no outstanding borrowings under the Amended Agreement.
Our revolving credit lines associated with our operations located in China bear interest at a rate determined by the Chinese government at the time of borrowing. As of July 31, 2022, there were no borrowings outstanding under our revolving credit agreements associated with our operations located in China
Foreign Currency
We are exposed to market risk from changes in the value of foreign currencies for our subsidiaries domiciled in Canada and China. We try to maintain a natural hedge by keeping a balance of our assets and liabilities denominated in the local currency of our subsidiaries domiciled in Canada and China. However, there is no assurance that we will be able to continually maintain this natural hedge. Our foreign subsidiaries use the United States dollar as their functional currency. A substantial portion of the company’s imports purchased outside the United States are denominated in U.S. dollars. A 10% change in the above exchange rates as of July 31, 2022, would not have materially affected our results of operations or financial position.
ITEM 4.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
As of July 31, 2022, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). This evaluation was conducted under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of such date, in all material respects, to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports filed by us and submitted under the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported as and when required, and that these disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of such date to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed by us under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, in a manner to allow timely decisions regarding the required disclosure.
During the quarter ended July 31, 2022, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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Part II – Other Information
Item 1.Legal Proceedings
There have not been any material changes to our legal proceedings during the three months ended July 31, 2022. Our legal proceedings are disclosed in the company’s annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 15, 2022, for the fiscal year ended May 1, 2022.
Item 1A.Risk Factors
There have not been any material changes to our risk factors during the three months ended July 31, 2022. Our risk factors are disclosed in Item 1A “Risk Factors” of the company’s annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 15, 2022, for the fiscal year ended May 1, 2022.
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
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Total |
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(b) |
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as Part of |
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Shares that May |
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Number |
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Average |
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Publicly |
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Yet Be Purchased |
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of Shares |
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Price Paid |
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Announced Plans |
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Under the Plans or |
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||||
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Period |
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Purchased |
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per Share |
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or Programs |
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Programs (1) |
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||||
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May 2, 2022 to June 4, 2022 |
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— |
|
|
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— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
$ |
3,248,094 |
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June 5, 2022 to July 3, 2022 |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
$ |
3,248,094 |
|
|
July 4, 2022 to July 31, 2022 |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
$ |
3,248,094 |
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|
Total |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
$ |
3,248,094 |
|
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(1) |
In March 2020, our board of directors approved an authorization for us to acquire up to $5.0 million of our common stock. |
II-1
Item 6.Exhibits
The following exhibits are submitted as part of this report.
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10.1 |
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31.1 |
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a). |
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31.2 |
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a). |
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32.1 |
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. |
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32.2 |
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. |
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101.INS |
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Inline XBRL Instance Document |
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101.SCH |
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Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document |
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101.CAL |
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Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document |
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101.LAB |
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Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document |
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101.PRE |
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Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document |
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101.DEF |
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Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document |
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104 |
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Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL with applicable taxonomy extension information contained in Exhibits 101). |
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II-2
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements 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.
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CULP, INC. (Registrant) |
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Date: September 9, 2022 |
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By: |
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/s/ Kenneth R. Bowling |
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Kenneth R. Bowling |
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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(Authorized to sign on behalf of the registrant and also signing as principal financial officer) |
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By: |
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/s/ Thomas B. Gallagher, Jr. |
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Thomas B. Gallagher, Jr. |
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Vice President of Finance |
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(Authorized to sign on behalf of the registrant and also signing as principal accounting officer) |
II-3
Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATIONS
I, Robert G. Culp, IV, certify that:
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1. |
I have reviewed this Form 10-Q of Culp, Inc.; |
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2. |
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; |
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3. |
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; |
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4. |
The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: |
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(a) |
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; |
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(b) |
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; |
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(c) |
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and |
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(d) |
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and |
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5. |
The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): |
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(a) |
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
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(b) |
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. |
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/s/ Robert G. Culp, IV |
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Robert G. Culp, IV |
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President and Chief Executive Officer |
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(Principal Executive Officer) |
Date: September 9, 2022
Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATIONS
I, Kenneth R. Bowling, certify that:
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1. |
I have reviewed this Form 10-Q of Culp, Inc.; |
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2. |
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; |
|
3. |
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; |
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4. |
The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: |
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(a) |
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; |
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(b) |
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; |
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(c) |
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and |
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(d) |
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and |
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5. |
The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): |
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(a) |
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
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(b) |
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. |
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/s/ Kenneth R. Bowling |
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Kenneth R. Bowling |
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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(Principal Financial Officer) |
Date: September 9, 2022
Exhibit 32.1
Certification Pursuant to
18 U.S.C. Section 1350,
as Adopted Pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report of Culp, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended July 31, 2022, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Robert G. Culp, IV, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to my knowledge:
(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of operations of the Company.
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/s/ Robert G. Culp, IV |
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Robert G. Culp, IV |
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President and Chief Executive Officer |
September 9, 2022
A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or other document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to Culp, Inc. and will be retained by Culp, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
Exhibit 32.2
Certification Pursuant to
18 U.S.C. Section 1350,
as Adopted Pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report of Culp, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended July 31, 2022, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Kenneth R. Bowling, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to my knowledge:
(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of operations of the Company.
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/s/ Kenneth R. Bowling |
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Kenneth R. Bowling |
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
September 9, 2022
A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or other document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to Culp, Inc. and will be retained by Culp, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.