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                                   FORM 10-Q

                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             Washington, D.C. 20549

            /X/ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF
                      THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

         FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MAY 31, 1996

                                       OR


           / /  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF
                      THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                 to 
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Commission File No. 0-209


                   BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED
             (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

                 Virginia                                 54-0135270
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  (State or other jurisdiction                        (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization)                     Identification No.)


                            Bassett, Virginia   24055
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                    (Address of principal executive offices)
                                   (Zip Code)


                                 (540) 629-6000
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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, and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes  X    No
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At May 31, 1996, 13,337,538  shares of common stock of the Registrant were
outstanding.





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                         PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
                   BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED
                                AND SUBSIDIARIES
                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME AND
                         RETAINED EARNINGS - UNAUDITED

SIX MONTHS ENDED MAY 31, THREE MONTHS ENDED MAY 31, -------------------------------- ----------------------------------- 1996 1995 1996 1995 ---- ---- ---- ---- Net sales $223,224,174 $242,568,556 $111,273,154 $119,018,005 Costs and expenses Cost of sales 187,741,206 202,624,957 93,558,086 99,696,395 Selling, general and administrative 31,323,263 32,506,437 15,836,130 16,490,093 ------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ 219,064,469 235,131,394 109,394,216 116,186,488 ------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ Income from operations 4,159,705 7,437,162 1,878,938 2,831,517 Other income, net 8,321,465 6,498,934 4,278,271 4,185,733 ------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ Income before income taxes 12,481,170 13,936,096 6,157,209 7,017,250 Income taxes (2,775,000) (4,063,000) (1,165,000) (2,040,500) ------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ NET INCOME 9,706,170 9,873,096 4,992,209 4,976,750 Retained earnings - beginning of period 225,718,704 221,949,817 226,287,719 224,028,800 ------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ 235,424,874 231,822,913 231,279,928 229,005,550 Cash dividends (5,394,558) (5,634,893) (2,678,008) (2,817,530) Purchase and retirement of common stock (6,357,974) -0- (4,929,578) -0- ------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ Retained earnings - end of period $223,672,342 $226,188,020 $223,672,342 $226,188,020 ============= ============ ============ ============ NET INCOME PER SHARE $ .72 $ .70 $ .37 $ .35 ===== ====== ===== ===== DIVIDENDS PER SHARE $ .40 $ .40 $ .20 $ .20 ===== ===== ===== =====
- ------------------------ The accompanying note is an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements. Page 2 of 8 3 PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION - CONTINUED BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET - UNAUDITED
ASSETS MAY 31, 1996 NOVEMBER 30, 1995 - ------ ------------- ----------------- Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 69,686,579 $ 51,331,119 Trade accounts receivable, less allowances for doubtful accounts 58,376,422 68,591,514 Inventories: Finished goods 47,808,655 46,490,589 Work in process 14,831,977 16,231,269 Raw materials and supplies 39,188,822 45,305,749 ------------ ------------ 101,829,454 108,027,607 Less LIFO adjustment 27,601,000 26,801,000 ------------ ------------ 74,228,454 81,226,607 Prepaid expenses 508,243 1,757,658 Deferred income taxes 1,804,000 2,008,000 ------------ ------------ 204,603,698 204,914,898 Property, Plant and Equipment Cost 214,581,336 211,790,217 Less allowances for depreciation 162,724,380 158,665,871 ------------ ------------ 51,856,956 53,124,346 Other Assets Investment in securities 28,939,889 39,055,319 Investment in affiliated companies 42,917,981 40,398,574 Other 8,206,292 9,227,317 ------------ ------------ 80,064,162 88,681,210 ------------ ------------ $336,524,816 $346,720,454 ============ ============ LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - ------------------------------------- Current Liabilities Accounts payable $ 26,239,086 $ 29,710,299 Accrued compensation 4,509,949 4,778,966 Income taxes 64,247 902,476 ------------ ------------ 30,813,282 35,391,741 Deferrals Deferred liabilities 10,591,502 10,296,244 Deferred income taxes 1,509,000 2,129,000 ------------ ------------ 12,100,502 12,425,244 Stockholders' Equity Common stock 66,687,690 68,294,765 Retained earnings 223,672,342 225,718,704 Unrealized holding gains, net of tax 3,251,000 4,890,000 ------------ ------------ 293,611,032 298,903,469 ------------ ------------ $336,524,816 $346,720,454 ============ ============
- ------------------------- The accompanying note is an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements. Page 3 of 8 4 PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION - CONTINUED BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS - UNAUDITED
SIX MONTHS ENDED MAY 31, ----------------------------- 1996 1995 ---- ---- NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES $22,885,290 $16,920,923 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Net change in cost of investment securities 11,618,801 1,010,153 Purchases of property, plant and equipment (3,084,172) (5,323,407) Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 76,635 50,000 Dividends from affiliated company -0- 544,753 Other 218,513 450,592 ------------ ----------- 8,829,777 (3,267,909) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Issuance of common stock 25,364 48,733 Purchase and retirement of common stock (7,990,413) (26,000) Cash dividends (5,394,558) (5,634,893) ------------ ----------- (13,359,607) (5,612,160) ------------ ----------- CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 18,355,460 8,040,854 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - beginning of period 51,331,119 42,314,957 ------------ ----------- CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - end of period $69,686,579 $50,355,811 ============ ===========
NOTE TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS I. Per share amounts are based on 13,519,393 and 14,087,540 weighted average number of shares outstanding at May 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively. Page 4 of 8 5 PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION - CONTINUED BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS RESULTS OF OPERATIONS: Major components of net income expressed as a percentage of net sales:
Six Months Ended May 31, Three Months Ended May 31, ------------------------ --------------------------- 1996 1995 1994 1996 1995 1994 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Cost of sales 84.11% 83.53% 82.20% 84.08% 83.76% 80.84% Selling, general and admin. 14.03 13.40 12.73 14.23 13.86 12.74 Income from operations 1.86 3.07 5.07 1.69 2.38 6.42 Other income, net 3.73 2.67 1.81 3.84 3.51 1.72 Income before income taxes 5.59 5.74 6.88 5.53 5.89 8.14 Income taxes 1.24 1.67 2.04 1.05 1.71 2.44 Accounting change -0- -0- .20 -0- -0- -0- Net income 4.35 4.07 4.64 4.48 4.18 5.70
NET SALES Net sales for the current two periods compared to prior years:
Six Months Ended May 31, Three Months Ended May 31, ------------------------ -------------------------- 1996 1995 1994 1996 1995 1994 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Net sales (thousands) $223,224 $242,569 $256,304 $111,273 $119,018 $134,639 % change from prior year (8.0)% (5.4)% 2.9% (6.5)% (11.6)% 4.5%
In the 1996 six month period, net sales increased in the Bedding Division, but were flat or decreased at other Divisions of the Company. The percentage change in net sales for the Company in the second quarter of 1996 ( (6.5%) ) improved over the change in the first quarter ( (9.4%) ). COSTS AND EXPENSES Cost of sales for the second quarter (84.08%) remained even with the 1996 first quarter (84.13%), however this is still up from the 1995 second quarter (83.76%). The gross profit margin for the six month period has fallen 58 basis points compared to 1995. The decrease in gross profit margins follows a decrease of approximately 90 basis points for the full fiscal year 1995 from 1994. The decline in margins has been caused primarily by the inability to increase sales prices across all product lines to compensate for incurred raw material cost increases. This is shown by a comparison of the cost components comprising cost of sales as a percentage of net sales:
Six Months Ended May 31, Three Months Ended May 31, ------------------------ -------------------------- 1996 1995 1994 1996 1995 1994 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Materials 49.83% 49.36% 48.55% 49.61% 49.34% 47.54% Labor 21.36 21.57 21.60 21.44 21.59 21.78 Overhead 12.92 12.60 12.05 13.03 12.83 11.52 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- 84.11% 83.53% 82.20% 84.08% 83.76% 80.84%
Page 5 of 8 6 PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION - CONTINUED BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - CONTINUED COSTS AND EXPENSES - continued The increase in the overhead component percentage is a result of decreased sales volume. Total overhead costs declined approximately $2 million in the 1996 six month period from 1995. The increase in SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales is also a result of the decline in net sales. Total dollars, including variable costs (primarily sales commissions), decreased in each period; and, in addition, the fixed costs also declined during the periods reported. OTHER INCOME, NET Components of other income (in thousands):
Six Months Ended May 31, Three Months Ended May 31, ------------------------ -------------------------- 1996 1995 1994 1996 1995 1994 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Equity in unremitted income of affiliated companies $2,519 $2,441 $2,067 $1,418 $1,420 $1,114 Interest (principally tax exempt) 1,118 1,123 812 545 573 395 Dividends 901 1,210 1,167 463 667 624 Gains from sales of investment securities 4,149 1,364 362 2,034 1,394 203 Other (366) 361 236 (182) 132 (19) ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ $8,321 $6,499 $4,644 $4,278 $4,186 $2,317 ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
INCOME TAXES The effective income tax rate has declined in 1996 due to the decline in operating income and the increase in tax-exempt other income. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES: Cash provided by operating activities:
Six Months Ended May 31, ------------------------ 1996 1995 1994 ---- ---- ---- Cash provided by operating activities (thousands) $22,885 $16,921 $6,624
The increase in 1996 was due to the decline in net current assets, exclusive of cash and cash equivalents. The Company continued to purchase and retire its Common Stock in the first six months of 1996, acquiring 322,400 shares at an average cost of $24.78, for a total expenditure of $7,990,000. In fiscal years 1995 and 1994, 429,701 shares and 361,386 shares were acquired for a total cost of $10,125,000 and $9,546,000 respectively. The current ratio was 6.64 to 1 at May 31, 1996 and 5.79 to 1 at November 30, 1995. Working capital increased to $174 million at May 31, 1996, up from $170 million at November 30, 1995. Cash provided by operating activities is expected to be adequate for normal future operating requirements. There were no material commitments for capital expenditures at May 31, 1996. Capital expenditures that will be made in the future for normal expansion or other operating purposes will be made from funds on hand or those generated from operations. Page 6 of 8 7 PART II - OTHER INFORMATION BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K a. Exhibits (27) Financial Data Schedule 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. BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED /s/ ROBERT H. SPILMAN - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Robert H. Spilman, Chairman of the Board, and Chief Executive Officer DATE: 7/3/96 ------------------------- /s/ PHILIP E. BOOKER - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Philip E. Booker, Vice President, Controller (Chief Accounting Officer) DATE: 7/3/96 ------------------------- Page 7 of 8 8 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q QUARTERLY REPORT For the quarter ended Commission File Number May 31, 1996 0-209 BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Exhibit Description Page No. - ---------- ------------------- ------- 27 Financial Data Schedule Page 8 of 8
 

5 1,000 6-MOS NOV-30-1996 DEC-01-1995 MAY-31-1996 69,687 28,940 58,376 0 74,228 204,604 214,581 162,724 336,525 30,813 0 0 0 66,688 226,923 336,525 223,224 231,546 187,741 219,064 0 330 2,900 12,481 2,775 9,706 0 0 0 9,706 .72 0