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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, 1997

                                       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, 1997, 13,017,883  shares of common stock of the Registrant were
outstanding.




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                   PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION - CONTINUED
          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, ------------------------ -------------------------- 1997 1996 1997 1996 ---- ---- ---- ---- Net sales $223,004,435 $223,224,174 $113,198,157 $111,273,154 Costs and expenses Cost of sales 192,930,860 187,741,206 101,358,067 93,558,086 Selling, general and administrative 41,478,856 31,323,263 25,630,285 15,836,130 Non-recurring charges 13,929,000 -0- 13,929,000 -0- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ 248,338,716 219,064,469 140,917,352 109,394,216 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ (Loss) income from operations (25,334,281) 4,159,705 (27,719,195) 1,878,938 Other income, net 5,441,365 8,321,465 3,362,814 4,278,271 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ (Loss) income before income taxes (19,892,916) 12,481,170 (24,356,381) 6,157,209 Income taxes 9,301,000 (2,775,000) 10,331,000 (1,165,000) ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ NET (LOSS) INCOME (10,591,916) 9,706,170 (14,025,381) 4,992,209 Retained earnings - beginning of period 222,417,127 225,718,704 220,620,354 226,287,719 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ 211,825,211 235,424,874 206,594,973 231,279,928 Cash dividends (7,833,815) (5,394,558) (2,603,577) (2,678,008) Purchase and retirement of common stock (1,005,959) (6,357,974) (1,005,959) (4,929,578) ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Retained earnings - end of period $202,985,437 $223,672,342 $202,985,437 $223,672,342 ============ ============ ============ ============ NET (LOSS) INCOME PER SHARE $ (.81) $ .72 $ (1.07) $ .37 ======= ===== ======== ===== DIVIDENDS PER SHARE $ .60 $ .40 $ .20 $ .20 ====== ===== ====== =====
- ------------------------------------------- The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements. Page 2 of 9 3 PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION - CONTINUED BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET - UNAUDITED
ASSETS MAY 31, 1997 NOVEMBER 30, 1996 - ------ ------------- ----------------- Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 51,620,077 $ 57,285,005 Trade accounts receivable, less allowances for doubtful accounts 56,178,497 65,416,910 Inventories: Finished goods 37,297,060 42,593,966 Work in process 11,505,725 14,008,754 Raw materials and supplies 34,353,182 38,275,770 ------------ ------------ 83,155,967 94,878,490 Less LIFO adjustment 23,766,000 27,796,000 ------------ ------------ 59,389,967 67,082,490 Prepaid expenses 564,803 1,492,506 Prepaid income taxes 638,217 844,737 Deferred income taxes 9,718,000 2,597,000 ------------ ------------ 178,109,561 194,718,648 Property, Plant and Equipment Cost 173,118,683 218,528,425 Less allowances for depreciation 128,712,816 162,149,761 ------------ ------------ 44,405,867 56,378,664 Other Assets Investment in securities 31,280,504 29,625,435 Investment in affiliated companies 48,030,731 45,820,750 Assets to be disposed of 5,311,477 -0- Other 9,464,320 8,621,947 ------------ ------------ 94,087,032 84,068,132 ------------ ------------ $316,602,460 $335,165,444 ============ ============ LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - ------------------------------------ Current Liabilities Accounts payable $ 16,598,225 $ 20,541,014 Accrued compensation 4,939,056 3,716,206 Other accrued liabilities 10,951,820 6,088,381 ------------ ------------ 32,489,101 30,345,601 Deferrals Deferred liabilities 10,891,507 10,834,741 Deferred income taxes 153,000 2,504,000 ------------ ------------ 11,044,507 13,338,741 Stockholders' Equity Common stock 65,089,415 65,377,975 Retained earnings 202,985,437 222,417,127 Unrealized holding gains, net of tax 4,994,000 3,686,000 ------------ ------------ 273,068,852 291,481,102 ------------ ------------ $316,602,460 $335,165,444 ============ ============
- -------------------------------- The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed financial statements. Page 3 of 9 4 PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION - CONTINUED BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS - UNAUDITED
SIX MONTHS ENDED MAY 31, ------------------------ 1997 1996 ---- ---- NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES $ 6,368,874 $ 22,885,290 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Net change in cost of investment securities 688,716 11,618,801 Purchases of property, plant and equipment (5,700,311) (3,084,172) Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 1,147,140 76,635 Dividends from affiliated company 544,752 -0- Other 414,235 218,513 ------------ ------------ (2,905,468) 8,829,777 FINANCING ACTIVITIES Issuance of common stock 55,481 25,364 Purchase and retirement of common stock (1,350,000) (7,990,413) Cash dividends (7,833,815) (5,394,558) ------------ ------------ (9,128,334) (13,359,607) ------------ ------------ CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (5,664,928) 18,355,460 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - beginning of period 57,285,005 51,331,119 ------------ ------------ CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - end of period $ 51,620,077 $ 69,686,579 ============ ============
- ------------------------------------------ The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements. Page 4 of 9 5 PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION - CONTINUED BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - UNAUDITED Note A. NON-RECURRING AND OTHER CHARGES (thousands) On May 21, 1997, the Company announced that it would record pre-tax charges totaling $30,479 ($18,897 net of taxes, or $1.45 per share). These charges relate to the elimination of the Impact product line and the closing of the Impact plants, discontinuance of certain National/Mt. Airy products and assimilation of the Mt. Airy plant into the Bassett Casegoods Division, closing of the W.M. Bassett plant and redeployment of products within the other Bassett Casegoods plants, and other related costs. These charges relate to the Company's recently announced strategy to focus on its core business marketed under the Bassett brand name (Wood Products, Upholstery and Bedding). Further, it enables the Company to rationalize its manufacturing capacity by retaining and utilizing its most efficient facilities. The components of the pre-tax charges are:
2nd Quarter Remainder of 1997 1997 Total ----------- ----- ----- Charges included in cost of sales - Inventory write-downs $ 6,195 $ -0- $ 6,195 Charges included in SG&A - Accounts receivable write-downs 2,250 -0- 2,250 Non-recurring charges - Impairment of assets 11,180 -0- 11,180 - Restructuring and other charges 2,749 8,105 10,854 ------- ------ ------- Total $22,374 $8,105 $30,479 ======= ====== =======
The write-downs of inventories and accounts receivable are related primarily to the elimination of the Impact product line and discontinuance of certain National/Mt. Airy products. The asset impairment losses of $11,180 consist of the write-downs of operating assets at the W. M. Bassett plant and at both of the Impact Division's plants, and result from the evaluation of the Company's ability to recover asset costs given current market conditions. The restructuring and other charges of $10,854 consist of additional costs expected to be incurred to redeploy product lines and manufacturing and employee resources. Note B. SUBSEQUENT EVENT Subsequent to May 31, (on July 7, 1997) a major customer of the Company filed for protection from creditors under Chapter 11 of the U. S. Bankruptcy Code. As a result of this action, the Company has taken a pre-tax charge as of May 31, 1997 of $6.0 million, $3.7 million after-tax ( $ .28 per share). Note C. CONTINGENCY In June, 1997, the Company announced that it had recently learned that mattresses and box springs that were sold to two major retail customers were of lesser specifications than those originally manufactured for sale by the retailers. Despite the changes in specifications, the mattresses in questions are of quality equal to nationally sold products. Each of the mattresses and box springs in issue is covered by the original warranty, and the Company continues to stand behind each of the products. Neither of the two affected retailers has experienced increased complaints regarding these products. The Company will offer gift certificates, redeemable at the retailers' stores, to customers who purchased the products in question. A reasonable estimate of the possible costs or range of costs related to this matter cannot be made at this time. Note D. EARNINGS PER SHARE Per share amounts are based on 13,062,736 and 13,519,393 weighted average number of shares outstanding at May 31, 1997 and 1996 respectively. Page 5 of 9 6 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 ALL DISCUSSION OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS THAT FOLLOWS IS PRESENTED EXCLUDING THE AFFECTS OF (i) THE NON-RECURRING AND OTHER CHARGES DISCUSSED IN NOTE A AND (ii) THE SUBSEQUENT EVENT CHARGE DISCUSSED IN NOTE B OF THE NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDED HEREIN. 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, ------------------------ ------------------------- 1997 1996 1995 1997 1996 1995 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Cost of sales 83.74% 84.11% 83.53% 84.07% 84.08% 83.76% Selling, general and admin. 14.90 14.03 13.40 15.35 14.23 13.86 Income from operations 1.36 1.86 3.07 .58 1.69 2.38 Other income, net 2.44 3.73 2.67 2.97 3.84 3.51 Income before income taxes 3.80 5.59 5.74 3.55 5.53 5.89 Income taxes .66 1.24 1.67 .40 1.05 1.71 Net income 3.14 4.35 4.07 3.15 4.48 4.18
NET SALES Net sales for the current two periods compared to prior years:
Six Months Ended May 31, Three Months Ended May 31, ------------------------ -------------------------- 1997 1996 1995 1997 1996 1995 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Net sales (thousands) $223,004 $223,224 $242,569 $113,198 $111,273 $119,018 % change from prior year (0.1)% (8.0)% (5.4)% 1.7% (6.5)% (11.6)%
The changes discussed in Note A are expected to reduce annualized net sales approximately 10%. COSTS AND EXPENSES Cost of sales for the second quarter (84.07%) was up 67 basis points from the 1997 first quarter (83.40%), however this was even with the 1996 second quarter. The gross profit margin for the six month period has improved 37 basis points compared to 1996. As shown below the materials and labor components of cost of sales have increased in the second quarter.
Six Months Ended May 31, Three Months Ended May 31, ------------------------ -------------------------- 1997 1996 1995 1997 1996 1995 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Materials 49.04% 49.83% 49.36% 49.58% 49.61% 49.34% Labor 22.82 21.36 21.57 23.15 21.44 21.59 Overhead 11.88 12.92 12.60 11.34 13.03 12.83 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- 83.74% 84.11% 83.53% 84.07% 84.08% 83.76%
Selling, general and administrative expenses have increased primarily in categories associated with product promotion, customer service and expansion of the Bassett Furniture Direct ("BFD") and Bassett Gallery Programs. Page 6 of 9 7 PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION - CONTINUED BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - CONTINUED OTHER INCOME, NET Components of other income (in thousands):
Six Months Ended May 31, Three Months Ended May 31, ------------------------ -------------------------- 1997 1996 1995 1997 1996 1995 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Equity in unremitted income of affiliated companies $2,755 $2,519 $2,441 $1,619 $1,418 $1,420 Interest (principally tax exempt) 1,300 1,118 1,123 680 545 573 Dividends 668 901 1,210 316 463 667 Gains from sales of investment securities 234 4,149 1,364 234 2,034 1,394 Gains (loses) from sales of property, plant and equipment 930 (3) 25 714 (47) (15) Other (446) (363) 336 (200) (135) 147 ------- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ $5,441 $8,321 $6,499 $3,363 $4,278 $4,186 ======= ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
INCOME TAXES The effective income tax rate is less than the statutory rates because of the effect of non-taxable income in each period presented. OPERATING INCOME Operating income for the second quarter was up in the core businesses of Casegoods, Tables and Upholstery. However, operating income was down in the Bedding Division, and in the discontinued National/Mt. Airy and Impact Furniture Divisions. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES: Cash provided by operating activities:
Six Months Ended May 31, Three Months Ended May 31, ------------------------ -------------------------- 1997 1996 1995 1997 1996 1995 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Cash provided by operating activities (thousands) $6,369 $22,885 $16,921 $4,484 $11,653 $11,046
The current ratio was 5.48 to 1 at May 31, 1997 and 6.42 to 1 at November 30, 1996. Working capital was $146 million at May 31, 1997, compared to $164 million at November 30, 1996. 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, 1997. 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 7 of 9 8 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 b. Reports on Form 8-K: A report on Form 8-K was filed on May 27, 1997 reporting the events discussed in Note A of the Notes To Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 31, 1997. 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 - ----------------------------------------------------------------- Paul Fulton, Chairman of the Board, and Chief Executive Officer DATE: July 9, 1997 ----------------- - ----------------------------------------------------------------- Philip E. Booker, Vice President, Controller (Chief Accounting Officer) DATE: July 9, 1997 ----------------- Page 8 of 9 9 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q QUARTERLY REPORT For the quarter ended Commission File Number May 31, 1997 0-209 BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Exhibit Description Page No. - ---------- ------------------- ------- 27 Financial Data Schedule page 9
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5 1,000 6-MOS NOV-30-1997 DEC-01-1996 MAY-31-1997 51,620 31,281 56,178 0 59,390 178,110 173,119 128,713 316,602 32,489 0 0 0 65,089 207,979 316,602 223,004 228,446 192,931 234,410 13,929 6,235 4,000 (19,893) (9,301) (10,592) 0 0 0 (10,592) (.81) 0