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Bassett Announces Results for the Third Quarter
BASSETT, Va., Oct 7, 2010 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX News Network) -- Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:BSET) announced today its results of operations for its fiscal quarter ended August 28, 2010.
Consolidated sales for the quarter ended August 28, 2010 were $58.5 million as compared to $57.7 million for the quarter ended August 29, 2009, an increase of 1.5%. Gross margins for the third quarter of 2010 and 2009 were 45.5% and 45.1%, respectively. The margin increase was primarily a result of the retail segment's increased share of the overall sales mix, as well as improved margins in the Company-owned stores. Selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding bad debt and notes receivable valuation charges, increased $1.6 million for the third quarter of 2010 as compared to the third quarter of 2009, again primarily due to the net addition of 12 Company-owned retail stores since the third quarter of 2009. The Company also recorded $1.3 million of bad debt and notes receivable valuation charges during the third quarter of 2010 as compared to $1.2 million for the third quarter of 2009, a $0.1 million increase. The Company reported a net loss of $2.4 million, or $0.21 per share, for the quarter ended August 28, 2010, as compared to a net loss of $3.4 million, or $0.30 per share, for the quarter ended August 29, 2009.
In order to better understand profitability trends related to on-going operations, the Company's management considers the effects of certain items on results for the quarter. Accordingly, the results for the quarter ended August 28, 2010 included $0.5 million of periodic costs associated with carrying idle retail facilities. The results for the quarter ended August 29, 2009 included $1.8 million of lease exit charges and $0.5 million of periodic costs associated with carrying idle retail facilities. Excluding these items, the net loss for the quarter ended August 28, 2010 would have been $1.9 million as compared to a net loss of $1.1 million for the quarter ended August 29, 2009. See the attached Reconciliation of Net Loss as Reported to Net Loss as Adjusted to compare quarter over quarter results without these items.
"The Company grew quarterly wholesale sales on a year over year basis for the first time in four years," said Robert H. Spilman, Jr., President and CEO. "However, actions that we have taken over the course of the year to position the Company for the future adversely affected our performance for the period. In particular, losses from newly acquired stores and the costs associated with opening two new stores temporarily slowed the pace of progress shown by our Corporate Retail Division. In addition, the slow sales environment of the summer months has historically made the third quarter our weakest of the year. But beyond this seasonality, supply chain delays and aggressive holiday wholesale discounts negatively impacted our bottom line. We have addressed all of these areas and expect corresponding improvement going forward."
"Additionally, the Company grew wholesale inventories by $8 million during the quarter," Mr. Spilman added. "This increase is designed to offer higher service levels to our customers and to grow our wholesale volume. We expect to further increase inventories in the fourth quarter, although at a considerably slower pace. As a result, the Company used approximately $7 million of cash during the quarter. While we continue to monitor our cost structure and overall expenses, we believe that this investment will result in top-line sales growth and improved operating results in the future."
Wholesale Segment
Net sales for the wholesale segment were $43.8 million for the third quarter of 2010 as compared to $41.8 million for the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 4.9%. While the Company saw a slight improvement in wholesale orders as compared to the third quarter of 2009, shipments were adversely affected by delays in receiving imported product from certain of the Company's overseas suppliers. In an effort to mitigate the stock outages caused by these delays and improve service levels to our customers, the Company has increased inventory levels through the end of the third quarter. Approximately 54% of wholesale shipments during the third quarter of 2010 were imported products compared to approximately 51% for the third quarter of 2009. Gross margins for the wholesale segment were 29.6% for the third quarter of 2010 as compared to 30.3% for the third quarter of 2009. This decrease is primarily due to additional sales and promotional discounts given during the third quarter of 2010 to stimulate demand and the introduction of a lower cost upholstery line that has a slightly lower margin. Wholesale SG&A, excluding bad debt and notes receivable valuation charges, increased $0.1 million, or 0.8%, for the third quarter of 2010 as compared to 2009. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A decreased 1.1 percentage points to 25.6% from 26.7% during the third quarter of 2009. The Company recorded $1.3 million of bad debt and notes receivable valuation charges for both the third quarter of 2010 and 2009.
The dollar value of wholesale backlog, representing orders received but not yet shipped to dealers and company stores, was $13.8 million at August 28, 2010 as compared with $8.8 million at August 29, 2009. A significant portion of the $5.0 million increase in wholesale backlog is attributable to delayed wood product shipments and higher demand for certain imported upholstery products. During the third quarter, wholesale backlog decreased $2.8 million, primarily due to improved delivery of upholstered product, particularly at the end of the quarter. Deliveries of imported wood product, while improving, continued to be impacted by stock outages. The Company expects to moderately increase the level of wood inventory through the fourth quarter to improve service levels and reduce the backlog to a more normal level.
"We have been focused on stemming the attrition that we have been experiencing in our wholesale division, so the 4.9% increase that we produced during the quarter was a positive step," continued Mr. Spilman. "The increase, however, was partially achieved by a very aggressive promotional discount during our Memorial Day sales period. Although the resulting sales that were generated were significantly in excess of our plan, the overall effect on our margins made the aggregate discount too expensive."
"Orders from traditional sales channels (sales outside of our store network) have been building throughout the year," added Mr. Spilman. "We are encouraged that for the first time in several years quarterly shipments outside of the store network exceeded the prior year's."
"We are pleased with our Upholstery Division's performance as sales grew 17% during the period, driven by our recently introduced starting price point domestic assortment and new imported leather and motion products," said Mr. Spilman. "Upholstery operating profit improved slightly over last year as these new introductions carried a lower margin. Wood volume declined during the quarter, primarily due to last year's closing of our fiberboard operation and the aforementioned supply chain issues that have prevented the Company from completely leveraging its wood sales backlog. We expect the high backlog will finally ship through the system by the end of the fourth quarter."
Retail Segment
At August 28, 2010, the total store network included 55 licensee-owned stores and 47 Company-owned and operated stores. During the three months ended August 28, 2010, the Company acquired certain assets of, and now operates, two additional licensee stores. In addition, two single-store licensees closed during the third quarter of 2010. The following table summarizes the changes in store count during the nine months ended August 28, 2010:
November August
28, New Stores Stores 28
2009 Stores Acquired Closed 2010
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Company-owned stores 36 2 10 (1) 47
Licensee-owned stores 68 -- (10) (3) 55
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Total 104 2 -- (4) 102
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The Company-owned stores had sales of $29.9 million in the third quarter of 2010 as compared to $28.5 million in the third quarter of 2009, an increase of 5.0%. The increase was comprised of a $3.4 million increase from the net addition of 12 stores since the end of the third quarter of 2009, partially offset by a $2.0 million, or 7.9% decrease in comparable store sales ("comparable" stores include those locations that have been open and operated by the Company for all of each comparable reporting period). Deliveries to customers continued to be adversely affected during the third quarter of 2010 by stock outages at the wholesale level due to delays in receiving imported product from the Company's overseas suppliers, partially offset by deliveries from a strong order backlog carried over into the third quarter from May 2010.
While the Company does not recognize sales until goods are delivered to the customer, the Company's management tracks written sales (the dollar value of sales orders taken, rather than delivered) as a key store performance indicator. Written sales for comparable stores during the third quarter of 2010 and 2009 were $21.2 million and $22.0 million, respectively, a decrease of 3.5%.
Gross margins for the quarter increased 0.7 percentage points to 45.8% as compared to the third quarter of 2009 due to improved pricing and promotional strategies and improved clearance margins. SG&A increased $1.4 million from the third quarter of 2009, primarily due to increased store count. On a comparable store basis, gross margins increased 1.2 percentage points to 47.2% and SG&A increased 0.2 percentage points to 54.2% for the third quarter of 2010 as compared to the comparable 2009 period. Operating losses for the comparable stores were reduced by 19.5% to $1.6 million. In all other stores (consisting of the 14 stores which have been acquired, opened or closed during the twelve months ended August 28, 2010), the operating loss was $1.3 million or 18.8% of sales. This higher level of operating losses reflects the fact that several of the acquired stores were struggling or failing at the time of acquisition. It has generally taken six to twelve months of operations by corporate retail management to either implement the changes necessary to improve performance in the acquired stores or to make a final determination regarding their on-going viability. Refer to the accompanying schedule of Supplemental Retail Information for results of operations for the Company's retail segment by comparable and all other stores. The dollar value of retail backlog, representing orders received but not yet shipped to customers, was $12.7 million, or an average of $270 thousand per open store, at August 28, 2010 as compared with $8.0 million, or an average of $230 thousand per open store, at August 29, 2009. A significant portion of the $4.7 million increase in retail backlog is attributable to the addition of new stores along with delayed shipments due to stock outages.
"Despite our large unfulfilled backlog and lower delivered sales, our comparable corporate retail stores were once again able to improve operating results, primarily due to gross margin improvement," added Mr. Spilman. "However, the combination of 11 store acquisitions over the last 12 months, many of which were being operated in a distressed mode, and the costs associated with the opening of two new stores generated a larger loss in corporate retail than we experienced last year. While we believe these acquisitions will ultimately better position us for the future, we plan to slow the pace of upcoming licensee takeovers dramatically over the next several months. Meanwhile, we will evaluate the current fleet of 47 stores, location by location, to produce improved performance. At the moment we have identified two recently acquired stores for closing. We believe that this process will ensure that the newly acquired stores begin to operate at a level similar to our existing store network."
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
The Company used $6.8 million of cash in operating activities during the third quarter of 2010, primarily due to the Company's initiative to increase inventory to improve customer service levels. In addition, lower shipments that were experienced as a result of stock outages negatively impacted cash collections from the Company's customers, further contributing to the decline in operating cash flow. The Company expects only modest increases in inventory over the remainder of 2010. In addition to the $5.6 million of cash on-hand, the Company has investments of $15.1 million, primarily consisting of $14.3 million in cash, money market accounts, bond funds, and individual treasuries, and $0.8 million in a hedge fund. Although the $14.3 million is primarily cash and other liquid assets, the Company presents these as long-term assets as they are pledged as collateral for the revolving debt agreement.
The Company has four mortgages totaling approximately $9.5 million that will mature during the twelve month period following August 28, 2010. The Company expects to satisfy these obligations through a variety of means, which may include refinancing, drawing from its revolving credit facility, or paying from cash on hand or future operating cash flow. However, there can be no assurance that any of these strategies will be successful.
After having voluntarily repaid the outstanding balance of $15.0 million on its revolving credit facility during the second quarter of 2010, the Company continued through the third quarter of 2010 without drawing upon the facility, which matures on November 30, 2010. The Company is continuing discussions with its bank regarding the amendment and extension of the facility beyond its current maturity. While there can be no assurance that these discussions will result in a favorable outcome, the Company expects to have an amended and extended facility in place prior to November 30, 2010.
About Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc.
Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:BSET), is a leading manufacturer and marketer of high quality, mid-priced home furnishings. With 102 licensee- and company- owned stores, Bassett has leveraged its strong brand name in furniture into a network of corporate and licensed stores that focus on providing consumers with a friendly environment for buying furniture and accessories. The most significant growth opportunity for Bassett continues to be the Company's dedicated retail store program. Bassett's retail strategy includes affordable custom-built furniture that is ready for delivery in the home within 30 days. The stores also feature the latest on-trend furniture styles, more than 750 upholstery fabrics, free in-home design visits, and coordinated decorating accessories. For more information, visit the Company's website at bassettfurniture.com. (BSET-E)
Certain of the statements in this release, particularly those preceded by, followed by or including the words "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "should," "estimates," or similar expressions, or those relating to or anticipating financial results for periods beyond the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2010, constitute "forward looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. For those statements, Bassett claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In many cases, Bassett cannot predict what factors would cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward looking statements. Expectations included in the forward-looking statements are based on preliminary information as well as certain assumptions which management believes to be reasonable at this time. The following important factors affect Bassett and could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward looking statements: the effects of national and global economic or other conditions and future events on the retail demand for home furnishings and the ability of Bassett's customers and consumers to obtain credit; and the economic, competitive, governmental and other factors identified in Bassett's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statement that Bassett makes speaks only as of the date of such statement, and Bassett undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Comparisons of results for current and any prior periods are not intended to express any future trends or indication of future performance, unless expressed as such, and should only be viewed as historical data.
BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - Unaudited
(In thousands, except for per share data)
Quarter Ended Quarter Ended Nine Months Nine Months
August 28, 2010 August 29, 2009 August 28, 2010 August 29, 2009
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Percent Percent Percent Percent
of Net of Net of Net of Net
Amount Sales Amount Sales Amount Sales Amount Sales
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Net sales $ 58,527 100.0% $ 57,670 100.0% $ 169,263 100.0% $ 173,199 100.0%
Cost of sales 31,914 54.5% 31,684 54.9% 88,469 52.3% 98,037 56.6%
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Gross profit 26,613 45.5% 25,986 45.1% 80,794 47.7% 75,162 43.4%
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Selling, general and
administrative expense
excluding bad debt and notes
receivable valuation charges 27,577 47.1% 25,965 45.0% 81,107 47.9% 78,932 45.6%
Bad debt and notes receivable
valuation charges 1,347 2.3% 1,230 2.1% 5,177 3.1% 12,971 7.5%
Restructuring and asset
impairment charges -- -- -- -- 1,388 0.8%
Lease exit costs -- 1,777 3.1% -- 2,062 1.2%
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Loss from operations (2,311) -3.9% (2,986) -5.2% (5,490) -3.2% (20,191) -11.7%
Other income (loss), net (265) -0.5% (846) -1.5% 1,435 0.8% (5,330) -3.1%
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Loss before income taxes (2,576) -4.4% (3,832) -6.6% (4,055) -2.4% (25,521) -14.7%
Income tax benefit 208 0.4% 386 0.7% 112 0.1% 256 0.1%
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Net loss $ (2,368) -4.0% $ (3,446) -6.0% $ (3,943) -2.3% $ (25,265) -14.6%
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Basic and diluted loss per
share $ (0.21) $ (0.30) $ (0.34) $ (2.21)
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BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
August 28, November
Assets 2010 28, 2009
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Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 5,599 $ 23,221
Accounts receivable, net 31,669 34,605
Inventories 42,373 33,388
Other current assets 9,303 13,312
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Total current assets 88,944 104,526
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Property and equipment
Cost 143,177 152,153
Less accumulated depreciation 95,979 101,517
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Property and equipment, net 47,198 50,636
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Investments 15,103 14,931
Retail real estate 27,889 28,793
Notes receivable, net 7,955 8,309
Other 8,537 9,034
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59,484 61,067
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Total assets $ 195,626 $ 216,229
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable $ 23,274 $ 14,711
Accrued compensation and
benefits 5,940 6,490
Customer deposits 8,998 5,946
Other accrued liabilities 12,166 11,730
Current portion of real
estate notes payable 9,698 4,393
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Total current liabilities 60,076 43,270
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Long-term liabilities
Post employment benefit
obligations 10,427 10,841
Bank debt -- 15,000
Real estate notes payable 4,339 16,953
Distributions in excess of
affiliate earnings 8,757 10,954
Other long-term liabilities 7,096 8,877
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30,619 62,625
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Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders' equity
Common stock 57,745 57,274
Retained earnings 46,518 50,461
Additional paid-in-capital 392 481
Accumulated other
comprehensive income 276 2,118
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Total stockholders' equity 104,931 110,334
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Total liabilities and
stockholders' equity $ 195,626 $ 216,229
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BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Unaudited
(In thousands)
Nine
Months Nine Months
August 28, August 29,
2010 2009
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Operating activities:
Net loss $ (3,943) $ (25,265)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 4,424 4,966
Equity in undistributed income of
investments and unconsolidated
affiliated companies (3,198) (1,582)
Provision for restructuring and asset
impairment charges -- 1,388
Lease exit costs -- 2,062
Provision for lease and loan
guarantees 1,375 2,428
Provision for losses on accounts and
notes receivable 5,177 12,971
Other than temporary impairment of
investments -- 1,255
Realized income from investments (2,246) (607)
Payment to terminate lease -- (400)
Other, net 426 (55)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable (3,527) (5,701)
Inventories (6,345) 6,761
Other current assets 3,091 4,915
Accounts payable and accrued
liabilities 6,463 (4,704)
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Net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities 1,697 (1,568)
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Investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment (1,805) (856)
Proceeds from sales of property and
equipment 4,239 129
Acquisition of retail licensee stores,
net of cash acquired (378) (481)
Proceeds from sales of investments 8,937 22,310
Purchases of investments (8,687) (6,295)
Dividends from affiliates 937 2,909
Net cash received on licensee notes 424 515
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Net cash provided by investing
activities 3,667 18,231
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Financing activities:
Net repayments under revolving credit
facility (15,000) (1,000)
Repayments of real estate notes payable (7,309) (593)
Issuance of common stock 107 72
Repurchases of common stock -- (75)
Cash dividends -- (1,142)
Payments on other notes (784) (556)
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Net cash used in financing activities (22,986) (3,294)
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Change in cash and cash equivalents (17,622) 13,369
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of
period 23,221 3,777
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Cash and cash equivalents - end of
period $ 5,599 $ 17,146
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BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Segment Information - Unaudited
(In thousands)
Quarter Quarter Nine Nine
ended ended Months Months
August 28, August 29, August 28, August 29,
2010 2009 2010 2009
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Net Sales
Wholesale $ 43,805(a) $ 41,771(a) $ 126,933(a) $ 134,731(a)
Retail 29,896 28,484 87,399 77,887
Inter-company
elimination (15,174) (12,585) (45,069) (39,419)
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Consolidated $ 58,527 $ 57,670 $ 169,263 $ 173,199
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Operating Income
(Loss)
Wholesale $ 385(b) $ 290(b) $ 873(b) $ (10,440)(b)
Retail (2,924) (2,318) (6,524) (7,348)
Inter-company
elimination 228 819 161 1,047
Restructuring and
asset impairment
charges -- -- -- (1,388)
Lease exit costs -- (1,777) -- (2,062)
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Consolidated $ (2,311) $ (2,986) $ (5,490) $ (20,191)
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(a) Excludes wholesale shipments for dealers
where collectibility is not reasonably assured
at time of shipment as follows:
August 28, August 29,
2010 2009
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Quarter ended $ 147 $ 1,467
Nine months 862 6,975
(b) Includes bad debt and notes receivable
valuation charges as follows:
August 28, August 29,
2010 2009
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Quarter ended $ 1,347 $ 1,230
Nine months 5,177 12,971
BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Reconciliation of Net Loss as Reported to Net Loss as Adjusted (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except for per share data)
Quarter Quarter Nine Nine
ended ended months months
August 28, Per August 29, Per August 28, Per August 29, Per
2010 Share 2009 Share 2010 Share 2009 Share
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Net loss as reported $ (2,368) $ (0.21) $ (3,446) $ (0.30) $ (3,943) $ (0.34) $ (25,265) $ (2.21)
Restructuring and asset
impairment charges -- -- -- -- -- -- 1,388 0.12
Lease exit costs -- -- 1,777 0.16 -- -- 2,062 0.18
Other than temporary
impairment of securities -- -- -- -- -- -- 1,255 0.11
Closed stores and idle
retail facility charges 494 0.04 531 0.05 1,565 0.14 2,554 0.22
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Net income (loss) as
adjusted $ (1,874) $ (0.17) $ (1,138) $ (0.10) $ (2,378) $ (0.20) $ (18,006) $ (1.57)
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The Company has included the "as adjusted" information because it uses, and believes that others may use, such information in comparing the Company's operating results from period to period. The "as adjusted" information is not presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principals in the United States. However, the items excluded in determining the "as adjusted" information are significant components in understanding and assessing the Company's overall financial performance for the periods covered.
BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Supplemental Retail Information---Unaudited
(In thousands)
33 Comparable Stores 27 Comparable Stores
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Quarter Ended Quarter Ended Nine months Nine months
August 28, 2010 August 29, 2009 August 28, 2010 August 29, 2009
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Percent Percent Percent Percent
of of of of
Net Net Net Net
Amount Sales Amount Sales Amount Sales Amount Sales
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Net sales $ 22,835 100.0% $ 24,798 100.0% $ 60,141 100.0% $ 64,883 100.0%
Cost of sales 12,063 52.8% 13,381 54.0% 30,762 51.1% 34,448 53.1%
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Gross profit 10,772 47.2% 11,417 46.0% 29,379 48.9% 30,435 46.9%
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Selling, general and
administrative expense* 12,368 54.2% 13,399 54.0% 32,359 53.9% 35,197 54.2%
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Loss from operations $ (1,596) -7.0% $ (1,982) -8.0% $ (2,980) -5.0% $ (4,762) -7.3%
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All Other Stores All Other Stores
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Quarter Ended Quarter Ended Nine months Nine months
August 28, 2010 August 29, 2009 August 28, 2010 August 29, 2009
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Percent Percent Percent Percent
of of of of
Net Net Net Net
Amount Sales Amount Sales Amount Sales Amount Sales
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Net sales $ 7,061 100.0% $ 3,686 100.0% $ 27,258 100.0% $ 13,004 100.0%
Cost of sales 4,151 58.8% 2,258 61.3% 14,750 54.1% 7,298 56.1%
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Gross profit 2,910 41.2% 1,428 38.7% 12,508 45.9% 5,706 43.9%
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Selling, general and
administrative expense 4,238 60.0% 1,764 47.8% 16,052 58.9% 8,292 63.8%
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Loss from operations $ (1,328) -18.8% $ (336) -9.1% $ (3,544) -13.0% $ (2,586) -19.9%
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*Comparable store SG&A includes retail corporate overhead and administrative costs.
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