
Financial Performance - The Company's net sales for the 13 weeks ended December 1, 2024, were 11.6 million in the same period last year [72]. - For the 39 weeks ended December 1, 2024, net sales reached 39.7 million in the prior year [72]. - Net earnings for the 13 weeks ended December 1, 2024, were 1.203 million in the prior year [83]. - The Company's net earnings for the 13 weeks ended December 1, 2024, were 1.2 million for the same period in 2023, while net earnings for the 39 weeks were 4.8 million [96]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the 13 weeks ended December 1, 2024, were 0.23, respectively, compared to 0.24 for the same period in 2023 [97]. Expenses and Costs - Gross profit margins for the 13 weeks ended December 1, 2024, were 26.6%, down from 27.2% in the same period last year [75]. - Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by 9.9% during the 13 weeks ended December 1, 2024, compared to the prior year's comparable period [88]. - The Company continues to face inflationary pressures on raw materials and supplies, but has been able to pass some of these costs onto customers [78]. Cash Flow and Dividends - Net cash provided by operating activities for the 39 weeks ended December 1, 2024, was 886,000 for the same period in 2023 [99]. - The Company paid 28.1 million in the same period in 2023, which included a special cash dividend of 70.0 million as of December 1, 2024, from 7.2 million [98]. - Accounts receivable decreased by 22% at December 1, 2024, compared to March 3, 2024, while inventories increased by 65% during the same period [102]. - The Company's current ratio was 7.6 to 1.0 at December 1, 2024, down from 10.2 to 1.0 at March 3, 2024 [103]. Other Financial Activities - The Company recorded a charge of 4.3 million during the 39 weeks ended December 1, 2024, compared to $2.9 million in the same period in 2023 [104]. - The Company believes its financial resources will be sufficient for continued investment in working capital and general corporate purposes for the foreseeable future [105]. - The Company is not engaged in any off-balance sheet financing arrangements, ensuring its liquidity is not dependent on such methods [108]. Future Expectations - The Company expects all repairs from storm damage to be completed in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 [71].