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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For fiscal 2024 fourth quarter, consolidated net sales decreased by $34 million or 26% to $96.8 million due to sales decreases in all segments driven by soft demand for home furnishings [3][19] - Net income for the fourth quarter was $593,000 or $0.06 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $17 million or $1.60 per diluted share in the prior year [3] - Consolidated net sales for fiscal 2024 were $433 million, a decrease of $150 million or 25.7% compared to the previous year [92] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Hooker Branded segment's net sales decreased by $49 million or 24% compared to the prior fiscal year, primarily due to soft demand for home furnishings [21] - Home Meridian segment sales decreased by $73 million or 34% compared to the prior fiscal year, with the exit of unprofitable businesses accounting for about 26% of the sales decrease [39] - Domestic Upholstery segment's net sales decreased by $30 million or 19% compared to the all-time record sales achieved in the prior fiscal year [40] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Year-end backlog was 16% lower than the previous year-end but increased by 30% compared to the fiscal 2024 third quarter end [11] - Year-to-date consolidated orders are down in the mid-single digits compared to the same prior year period [26] - The backlog at the end of the fourth quarter was $72 million, with orders for the quarter at $94 million, up from $88 million in the prior year [79] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on strategic investments to expand its addressable market and has consolidated merchandising for legacy brands to drive creative excellence [7][5] - The company aims to position itself as a whole home consumer-centric resource, driving synergies among brands to increase sales and earnings when demand returns [97] - Capital allocation priorities include investing in organic growth and maintaining a strong balance sheet while continuing to pay dividends [25] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism due to recent strong growth in building permits and single-family housing starts, despite soft demand in the home furnishings industry [14][26] - The company is encouraged by improvements in order rates and backlog growth, indicating potential for future revenue increases [56][104] - Economic indicators are mixed, leading to a cautiously optimistic outlook for the upcoming fiscal year [26] Other Important Information - The company increased cash by $24 million to over $43 million at year-end and reduced inventory levels by $35 million or 36% [6][12] - The company completed a share repurchase program, spending a total of $25 million to purchase and retire 1.4 million shares [102] - The company is celebrating its 100th anniversary with various activities, including a philanthropic program called "100 Acts of Kindness" [28][44] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you discuss the fourth quarter performance and the balance sheet? - Management acknowledged the challenging environment but highlighted improvements in the balance sheet and strategic investments made [29] Question: What are the expectations for revenue in the first quarter? - Management indicated a conservative view on revenue due to lower backlogs but expressed encouragement from increased order rates [56] Question: Can you elaborate on the recent management changes in merchandising? - Management clarified that the changes were made to invest in the most profitable areas of the business and to align different brands for better growth [58][65] Question: What is the outlook for inventory management going forward? - Management stated that inventory management processes have improved, and any future inventory build would be modest [68][70] Question: What are the ideal acquisition targets for the company? - Management emphasized a focus on internal growth and treating existing businesses as new acquisitions to drive synergy and growth [76]

Hooker Furniture (HOFT) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.06 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.10 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.13 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -40%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this home furnishings company would post earnings of $0.26 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.65, delivering a surprise of 150%.Over the last four quarters ...

EXHIBIT 99.1 Management Commentary "We're proud of our team's accomplishments and discipline during a challenging year, as we successfully restructured our HMI business model, improved profitability and strengthened our balance sheet," said Jeremy Hoff, chief executive officer. "At the same time, we reinforced belief in our strategic growth initiatives by continuing to make the necessary investments to fuel long-term growth and sustainability." "Fiscal 2024 marked the third full fiscal year since the initia ...

MARTINSVILLE, Va., April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hooker Furnishings Corporation (NASDAQ-GS: HOFT) (the "Company" or "HFC"), a global leader in the design, production, and marketing of home furnishings for 100 years, today reported operating results for its fiscal 2024 fourth quarter and full year ended January 28, 2024. Fiscal 2024 and the fourth quarter overview: Despite difficult business conditions for the home furnishings industry and a 25.7% consolidated sales decrease, the Company reported operat ...

Hooker Furnishings Corporation (HOFT) is slated to report its fourth-quarter fiscal 2024 (ended on Jan 28, 2024) earnings on Apr 11, before market open.In the last reported quarter, the company’s earnings topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 150% and increased 54.8% year over year.Net sales topped the consensus mark by 0.5% but decreased 22.9% from the prior-year’s level.Trend in Estimate RevisionThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for HOFT’s fiscal fourth-quarter earnings has declined to 10 cents per share for ...

Hooker Furniture (HOFT) is expected to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on lower revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended January 2024. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price.The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on April ...

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION [Financial Statements](index=3&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Financial%20Statements) This section presents the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, highlighting a decrease in assets and liabilities, a decline in year-to-date net sales, and strong cash generation from operations [Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=3&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (In thousands) | | As of October 29, 2023 | As of January 29, 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Assets** | | | | Cash and cash equivalents | $39,795 | $19,002 | | Inventories | $65,156 | $96,675 | | Total current assets | $173,023 | $187,303 | | Total assets | $354,498 | $381,716 | | **Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity** | | | | Total current liabilities | $46,616 | $50,038 | | Total liabilities | $126,710 | $145,695 | | Total shareholders' equity | $227,788 | $236,021 | | Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $354,498 | $381,716 | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations](index=4&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Operations) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (In thousands, except per share data) | | Thirteen Weeks Ended Oct 29, 2023 | Thirteen Weeks Ended Oct 30, 2022 | Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended Oct 29, 2023 | Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended Oct 30, 2022 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net sales | $116,831 | $151,580 | $336,452 | $451,803 | | Gross profit | $33,710 | $32,008 | $84,957 | $92,522 | | Operating income | $8,770 | $6,418 | $12,018 | $17,633 | | Net income | $7,038 | $4,841 | $9,272 | $13,566 | | Diluted EPS | $0.65 | $0.42 | $0.85 | $1.14 | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=6&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (In thousands) | | For the Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended Oct 29, 2023 | For the Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended Oct 30, 2022 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities | $48,770 | $(41,149) | | Net cash used in investing activities | $(8,025) | $(29,845) | | Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities | $(19,952) | $8,136 | | Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | $20,793 | $(62,858) | | Cash and cash equivalents - end of quarter | $39,795 | $6,508 | - The significant increase in cash from operating activities was primarily driven by a **$33.3 million reduction in inventories**, a stark contrast to the **$56.3 million increase in inventories** in the prior-year period[16](index=16&type=chunk) [Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements](index=9&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) - The company is implementing a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, which went live in the legacy Hooker divisions in September 2023, with capitalized implementation and interest costs totaling **$12.5 million** as of October 29, 2023[29](index=29&type=chunk)[30](index=30&type=chunk) - During the second quarter of fiscal 2024, the company acquired substantially all assets of BOBO Intriguing Objects, which is included in the 'All Other' segment, recording **$84,000 in goodwill**[33](index=33&type=chunk)[56](index=56&type=chunk) - The Sam Moore trade name was rebranded to 'HF Custom' in Q1 fiscal 2024, and its value is now being amortized over a **24-month period**[34](index=34&type=chunk) - The company reduced its Georgia warehouse footprint by **200,000 sq. ft.** in Q2 and has an agreement to reduce it by another **200,000 sq. ft.** by early 2024, resulting in a **~$13 million decrease** in lease right-of-use assets and liabilities[39](index=39&type=chunk) - On December 5, 2023, the board declared a quarterly cash dividend of **$0.23 per share**, a **4.5% increase** and the eighth consecutive annual dividend increase[61](index=61&type=chunk) [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=19&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management%27s%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management discusses financial results, noting increased Q3 net income despite lower sales, driven by improved gross margins and strong operating cash flow, while maintaining a cautious but optimistic outlook for 2024 [Executive Summary & Review](index=23&type=section&id=Executive%20Summary-Results%20of%20Operations) - Despite a challenging macroeconomic environment, Q3 net income increased, driven by normalized ocean freight costs, improved supply chains, and the successful repositioning of the Home Meridian segment, which reported its first quarterly operating income since 2021[81](index=81&type=chunk) - The Hooker Branded segment's Q3 sales fell **30.9%**, but its gross margin increased significantly to **45.6%** due to lower ocean freight costs on shipments that still reflected prior-year price increases[82](index=82&type=chunk) - The Home Meridian segment's Q3 sales decreased **13.6%**, mainly from exiting the Accentrics Home (ACH) line, but gross profit increased by **$3.4 million** due to focusing on more profitable channels and strong performance at Samuel Lawrence Hospitality (SLH)[84](index=84&type=chunk) - The Domestic Upholstery segment's Q3 sales fell **25%** as production was reduced to align with normalized backlog levels, with gross margin declining due to under-absorbed indirect costs from lower sales volume[85](index=85&type=chunk) [Orders and Backlog](index=22&type=section&id=Orders%20and%20Backlog) Consolidated Order Backlog (in thousands) | Reporting Segment | Oct 29, 2023 | Jan 29, 2023 | Oct 30, 2022 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Hooker Branded | $18,646 | $20,568 | $36,747 | | Home Meridian | $27,611 | $43,052 | $56,761 | | Domestic Upholstery | $21,418 | $29,696 | $41,844 | | **Consolidated** | **$69,435** | **$95,386** | **$137,335** | - The order backlog decreased significantly compared to the prior year, attributed to soft demand and the absence of ACH orders in the Home Meridian segment[79](index=79&type=chunk) [Results of Operations](index=25&type=section&id=Results%20of%20Operations) Net Sales by Segment (Q3 FY24 vs Q3 FY23, in thousands) | Segment | Q3 FY24 Net Sales | Q3 FY23 Net Sales | $ Change | % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Hooker Branded | $39,122 | $56,632 | $(17,510) | -30.9% | | Home Meridian | $43,692 | $50,588 | $(6,896) | -13.6% | | Domestic Upholstery | $32,559 | $43,436 | $(10,877) | -25.0% | | **Consolidated** | **$116,831** | **$151,580** | **$(34,749)** | **-22.9%** | Gross Profit and Margin by Segment (Q3 FY24 vs Q3 FY23, in thousands) | Segment | Q3 FY24 Gross Profit | Q3 FY24 Gross Margin | Q3 FY23 Gross Profit | Q3 FY23 Gross Margin | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Hooker Branded | $17,823 | 45.6% | $16,156 | 28.5% | | Home Meridian | $8,803 | 20.1% | $5,431 | 10.7% | | Domestic Upholstery | $6,485 | 19.9% | $9,918 | 22.8% | | **Consolidated** | **$33,710** | **28.9%** | **$32,008** | **21.1%** | Operating Profit/(Loss) by Segment (Q3 FY24 vs Q3 FY23, in thousands) | Segment | Q3 FY24 Operating Profit/(Loss) | Q3 FY24 Operating Margin | Q3 FY23 Operating Profit/(Loss) | Q3 FY23 Operating Margin | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Hooker Branded | $7,287 | 18.6% | $5,860 | 10.3% | | Home Meridian | $923 | 2.1% | $(3,205) | -6.3% | | Domestic Upholstery | $688 | 2.1% | $3,823 | 8.8% | | **Consolidated** | **$8,770** | **7.5%** | **$6,418** | **4.2%** | [Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=29&type=section&id=Financial%20Condition%2C%20Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) - The company generated **$48.8 million** in cash from operations in the first nine months of fiscal 2024, a significant turnaround from a **$41.1 million** use of cash in the same period last year[106](index=106&type=chunk) - Cash and cash equivalents increased by **$20.8 million** since the beginning of the fiscal year to **$39.8 million**, and the company also has **$27.2 million** available under its revolving credit facility[86](index=86&type=chunk)[116](index=116&type=chunk) - The company completed its **$25 million** share repurchase program during Q3, having used **$11.7 million** to repurchase **620,634 shares** in the first nine months of fiscal 2024[117](index=117&type=chunk)[118](index=118&type=chunk) - As of October 29, 2023, the company had **$23.2 million** in outstanding term loans (**$5.2 million Unsecured**, **$18 million Secured**) and was in compliance with all financial covenants[111](index=111&type=chunk)[115](index=115&type=chunk) [Outlook](index=29&type=section&id=Outlook) - Management anticipates flat sales for the higher-priced Hooker Legacy brands in Q4 compared to the prior year[104](index=104&type=chunk) - While the current retail downturn is expected to suppress HMI sales growth through Q4, significant new retail product placements are expected to boost HMI sales starting in Q1 of the next fiscal year[104](index=104&type=chunk) - Despite mixed economic indicators and reduced retail traffic, consolidated orders increased **15.7%** in Q3, and management believes growth initiatives will gain traction in the first half of calendar 2024[103](index=103&type=chunk)[105](index=105&type=chunk) [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk](index=31&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20about%20Market%20Risk) The company faces market risks from interest rate fluctuations, raw material price volatility, and foreign currency exchange rates, particularly impacting borrowing costs and sourcing expenses - **Interest Rate Risk:** With **$23.2 million** in outstanding variable-rate term loans, a **1% increase** in the BSBY rate would increase annual interest expense by approximately **$226,000**[124](index=124&type=chunk) - **Raw Materials Price Risk:** The company is exposed to price volatility in key manufacturing inputs like wood, fabric, and petroleum-based foam products[125](index=125&type=chunk) - **Currency Risk:** Product sourcing is primarily from Vietnam and China, and although transactions are in U.S. Dollars, a decline in the dollar's value, particularly against the Chinese currency, could increase product costs in the future[126](index=126&type=chunk)[127](index=127&type=chunk) [Controls and Procedures](index=32&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management confirmed the effectiveness of disclosure controls as of October 29, 2023, while integrating newly acquired businesses into the internal control framework - The principal executive and financial officers concluded that disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of October 29, 2023[128](index=128&type=chunk) - The company is in the process of implementing its internal control structure at the recently acquired Sunset West and BOBO businesses and intends to exclude them from the scope of its Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 report for fiscal 2023 and 2024, respectively[129](index=129&type=chunk)[130](index=130&type=chunk) PART II. OTHER INFORMATION [Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=33&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) The company completed its $25 million share repurchase program during the third quarter of fiscal 2024, repurchasing 147,171 shares Share Repurchases in Q3 FY2024 | Period | Total Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid Per Share | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Jul 31 - Sep 3, 2023 | 78,471 | $21.00 | | Sep 4 - Oct 1, 2023 | 62,705 | $19.73 | | Oct 2 - Oct 29, 2023 | 5,995 | $19.64 | | **Total** | **147,171** | **$20.41** | - The company's share repurchase program was completed during the third quarter of fiscal 2024[132](index=132&type=chunk) [Other Information](index=33&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Other%20Information) No director or officer adopted, terminated, or modified trading arrangements during the third quarter ended October 29, 2023 - No director or officer adopted, terminated, or modified a 'Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement' or 'non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement' during the three months ended October 29, 2023[133](index=133&type=chunk) [Exhibits](index=34&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Exhibits) This section lists exhibits filed with the Form 10-Q report, including officer certifications and interactive data files - The exhibits filed with this report include officer certifications as required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and interactive data files for financial reporting[135](index=135&type=chunk)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended July 30, 2023 Commission file number 000-25349 HOOKER FURNISHINGS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia 54-0251350 440 East Commonwealth Boulevard, Martinsville, VA 24112 (Address of principal executive of ices, zip code) (276) 632-2133 (Registrant's telephone number, incl ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended April 30, 2023 Commission file number 000-25349 HOOKER FURNISHINGS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (IRS employer identification no.) Virginia 54-0251350 440 East Commonwealth Boulevard, Martinsville, VA 24112 (Add ...