UNITED STATES
 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549-1004
 
FORM 8-K
 
Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
                                November 17, 2009                                
(Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported))
 
                                 LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATED                                  
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
MICHIGAN
1-9656
38-0751137
(State or other jurisdiction of
(Commission
(IRS Employer
incorporation)
File Number)
Indentification Number)
 
1284 North Telegraph Road, Monroe, Michigan
48162-3390
(Address of principal executive offices)
Zip Code
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (734) 242-1444
 
                                          None                                           
 
        (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
 
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Item 2.02  Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
 
On November 17, 2009, La-Z-Boy Incorporated issued a press release to report the company’s financial results for the second quarter ended October 24, 2009. A copy of the press release is attached to this current report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.  Exhibit 99.2 contains unaudited financial data.
 
The information in Item 2.02 of this report and the related exhibits (Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2) shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
 
Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
    (d)        The following exhibits are filed or furnished as part of this report:
 
   
Description
99.1
 
Press Release Dated November 17, 2009
99.2
 
Unaudited financial schedules
 
 
 

 
 
SIGNATURE
 
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.
 
LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATED
 
(Registrant)
 
 
Date: November 17, 2009
 
BY: /S/ Margaret L. Mueller
 
Margaret L. Mueller
Corporate Controller 
 

 
 

 

EXHIBIT 99.1

NEWS RELEASE

Contact:    Kathy Liebmann                (734) 241-2438                                      kathy.liebmann@la-z-boy.com

LA-Z-BOY REPORTS SECOND-QUARTER PROFIT

MONROE, MI.   November 17, 2009—La-Z-Boy Incorporated (NYSE: LZB) today reported its operating results for the fiscal second quarter ended October 24, 2009.

Fiscal 2010 second-quarter highlights:

 
·
Net income was $0.11 per share, including a $0.01 per-share restructuring charge, versus a loss in last year’s second quarter of $1.05 per share, which included a $0.04 per-share restructuring charge;
 
·
Sales for the second quarter declined 9.4%, reflecting ongoing difficult macroeconomic conditions;
 
·
The upholstery segment posted a 10.9% operating margin on a 6% decline in sales;
 
·
The retail segment’s performance continued to improve, with the operating loss reduced by 49%, or $5.1 million, on a 3.7% sales decline;
 
·
The company generated $22.2 million in cash from operating activities and increased cash on its balance sheet to $59.0 million.

Net sales for the second quarter were $300.7 million, down 9.4% compared with the prior year’s second quarter.  The company reported net income attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated of $5.9 million, or $0.11 per share, compared with a loss of $53.7 million, or a loss of $1.05 per share in the fiscal 2009 second quarter.  The 2010 second-quarter results include a $0.01 per share restructuring charge, primarily related to the consolidation of the company’s casegoods facilities and the previously announced store closures within the company’s retail segment.  La-Z-Boy Incorporated’s fiscal 2009 second-quarter results included a non-cash $0.74 per-share charge for a valuation allowance against the company’s deferred tax assets and a $0.04 per-share restructuring charge, primarily related to the closure of the company’s Tremonton, Utah and United Kingdom operations.

Kurt L. Darrow, President and Chief Executive Officer of La-Z-Boy, said, “In what continues to be a difficult macroeconomic environment, La-Z-Boy has reported three consecutive quarters of profitability.  These results demonstrate the effectiveness of strategic initiatives implemented over the past several years, which have improved the efficiencies of our operations, coupled with the decisive changes made to our cost structure last fall when volumes dropped precipitously.  Today, La-Z-Boy Incorporated is operating from a more competitive platform and, over the next 12 to 18 months, our operations will be further strengthened by previously announced projects under way.  Additionally, we are encouraged that despite lower volumes, our retail segment continues to make progress and has significantly reduced year-over-year losses for each of the last four quarters.”

 
 

 

Darrow continued, “We also strengthened our balance sheet this quarter.  During the period, we generated $22.2 million in cash from operating activities and increased our cash position by over $20 million to $59.0 million.  Our cash position is $10 million higher than our total debt outstanding.  At the same time during the quarter,  the availability on our revolving line of credit increased to $87 million from $70.5 million at the end of the fiscal 2010 first quarter. Given the prevailing cautious consumer sentiment existing in today’s macroeconomic environment, our entire team is working to drive sales and grow the top line of our company.  With the strength of our brand and balance sheet, a network of branded outlets that numbers almost 800 between La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® stores and ComfortStudios®, and a domestic manufacturing footprint that gives us a speed-to-market advantage for delivering custom-ordered furniture, we believe La-Z-Boy is well positioned to emerge from this period as a stronger player in what will be a very different industry landscape.”

Wholesale Segments

For the fiscal 2010 second quarter, sales in the company’s upholstery segment decreased 6.1% to $232.8 million compared with $247.9 million in the prior year’s second quarter.  On the $15.1 million decline in sales, the segment’s operating margin increased to 10.9% from 3.4% in the prior year’s quarter.  In the casegoods segment, sales for the fiscal second quarter were $37.3 million, down 23.0% from $48.5 million in the fiscal 2009 second quarter.  The segment operated at a break-even level versus a 1.6% operating margin in last year’s second quarter.

Darrow commented, “Despite a 6% sales decline versus a year ago, our upholstery group posted a 10.9% operating margin, which was three times our run rate compared with last year’s second quarter.  This is a testament to the significant changes made to our cost structure across all upholstery operations.  The majority of the contribution stems from the La-Z-Boy branded facilities which continue to generate efficiencies through cellular production.  Going forward, as we complete the transition of our cutting-and-sewing operations from our domestic La-Z-Boy branded facilities to our new facility in Mexico, we expect to further improve the efficiencies of our upholstery operation.  With over 840 people working at the facility in Mexico, the transition is going smoothly.  As we initially stated, once fully operational, we expect our move to Mexico will save us $20 million on an annual basis.  We will begin to realize some of these savings in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010 with the remainder flowing through to our results over the first nine months of fiscal 2011.”

System-wide, for the second quarter of fiscal 2010, including company-owned and independent-licensed stores, same-store written sales, which the company tracks as an indicator of retail activity, were down 0.6%.  Total written sales, which include new and closed stores, were down 7.5%.  At the end of the second quarter, 311 stand-alone stores comprised the La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® system.

Darrow said, “In the casegoods segment, we completed the consolidation of the production transfer to our Hudson, NC facility after closing our North Wilkesboro, NC plant last quarter.  The transition to Hudson went smoothly and without service delays to our customers.  The North Wilkesboro facility will be converted to a finished-goods warehouse when we vacate a leased warehouse operation in Statesville, NC in the first half of calendar 2010.   These changes, once fully completed, are expected to result in annual cost savings of approximately $5 to $6 million, based on current volume.  We expect to realize over one third of the annual savings in the second half of this fiscal year.  The operating margin in the casegoods segment was negatively impacted during the quarter by the significant reduction of volume in the segment.  As we have said in the past, higher ticket categories, including bedroom and dining room, tend to be more challenged at retail in an environment where consumers are delaying significant discretionary purchases.

“In our youth business, we had a very successful introduction at the October High Point Furniture Market of a new line of furniture licensed with Nickelodeon.  It was very well received by dealers and, based on feedback and written orders, we believe the line has great potential.”

 
 

 

Retail

For the quarter, retail sales were $38.0 million, down 3.7% compared with the prior-year period.  The retail group posted an operating loss of $5.3 million for the quarter, and its operating margin was (13.9%).  Darrow stated, “Our retail group continues to make changes throughout its business which enabled it to decrease its operating loss by $5.1 million in the face of a sales decline.  While we are pleased with the progress made over the course of the past year, our team is focused on driving traffic into the stores, building stronger relationships with the customer through various follow-up programs, improving its close ratio and increasing the average ticket to increase volume levels, which has been our biggest challenge over the past year.”

Balance Sheet

La-Z-Boy’s debt-to-capitalization ratio was 13.2% compared with 23.4% a year ago and 13.5% at the end of the fiscal 2010 first quarter.  During the quarter, the company generated $22.2 million of cash from operations, including a $13 million tax refund, increased its cash position and maintained a very low debt level. The availability under La-Z-Boy’s revolving line of credit increased by $16.5 million to $87.0 million.

Business Outlook

Darrow stated, “Although the magnitude of volume declines is not as great as we experienced over the last several quarters, we remain concerned about the overall macroeconomic environment and it is too early to predict a recovery for our industry.  We will continue to look for ways to drive sales and operate our business in the most efficient manner possible while continuing to make whatever changes are necessary to our business model.  We will also maintain a clear focus on our balance sheet to ensure our company has the greatest operating flexibility in the challenging environment.”

Conference Call

La-Z-Boy will hold a conference call with the investment community on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at 8:30 a.m. eastern time.  The toll-free dial-in number is 877.407.0778; international callers may use 201.689.8565.

Forward-looking Information

Any forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based on current information and assumptions and represent management’s best judgment at the present time. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated or projected due to a number of factors. These factors include, but are not limited to: (a) changes in consumer confidence and demographics; (b) continued economic recession and fluctuations in our stock price; (c) changes in the real estate and credit markets and the potential impacts on our customers and suppliers; (d) the impact of terrorism or war; (e) continued energy and other commodity price changes; (f) the impact of logistics on imports; (g) the impact of interest rate and currency exchange rate changes; (h) operating factors, such as supply, labor or distribution disruptions including changes in operating conditions, product recalls or costs;  (i) effects of restructuring actions; (j) changes in the domestic or international regulatory environment; (k) the impact of adopting new accounting principles; (l) the impact from natural events such as hurricanes, earthquakes and tornadoes; (m) the ability to procure fabric rolls and leather hides or cut and sewn fabric and leather sets domestically or abroad; (n) those matters discussed in Item 1A of our fiscal 2009 Annual Report and factors relating to acquisitions and other factors identified from time-to-time in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, either to reflect new developments or for any other reason.

 
 

 

Additional Information
 
This news release is just one part of La-Z-Boy’s financial disclosures and should be read in conjunction with other information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which is available at http://www.la-z-boy.com/about/InvestorRelations/sec_filings.aspx.  Investors and others wishing to be notified of future La-Z-Boy news releases, SEC filings and quarterly investor conference calls may sign up at:
 
http://www.la-z-boy.com/about/investorRelations/IR_email_alerts.aspx.
 
Background Information
 
La-Z-Boy Incorporated is one of the world’s leading residential furniture producers, marketing furniture for every room of the home. The La-Z-Boy Upholstery Group companies are Bauhaus, England and La-Z-Boy. The La-Z-Boy Casegoods Group companies are American Drew/Lea, Hammary and Kincaid.
 
The corporation’s proprietary distribution network is dedicated exclusively to selling La-Z-Boy Incorporated products and brands, and includes 311 stand-alone La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® stores and 487 independent ComfortStudios®, in addition to in-store gallery programs at the company’s Kincaid, England and Lea operating units. According to industry trade publication In Furniture, the La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries retail network is North America’s largest single-brand furniture retailer. Additional information is available at http://www.la-z-boy.com/.

 
 

 
Unassociated Document

EXHIBIT 99.2

LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

   
Second Quarter Ended
 
             
(Unaudited, amounts in thousands, except per share data)
 
10/24/09
   
10/25/08
 
Sales
  $ 300,707     $ 331,948  
Cost of sales
               
Cost of goods sold
    204,962       243,090  
Restructuring
    663       2,236  
Total cost of sales
    205,625       245,326  
Gross profit
    95,082       86,622  
Selling, general and administrative
    84,697       101,499  
Write-down of goodwill
          408  
Restructuring
    520       687  
Operating income (loss)
    9,865       (15,972 )
Interest expense
    831       1,651  
Interest income
    199       630  
Other income (expense), net
    236       (685 )
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
    9,469       (17,678 )
Income tax expense
    3,762       36,032  
Net income (loss)
    5,707       (53,710 )
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
    200       (34 )
Net income (loss) attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated
  $ 5,907     $ (53,744 )
                 
Basic average shares
    51,527       51,458  
Basic net income (loss) attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated per share
  $ 0.11     $ (1.05 )
                 
Diluted average shares
    51,755       51,458  
Diluted net income (loss) attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated per share
  $ 0.11     $ (1.05 )
                 
Dividends paid per share
  $     $ 0.04  
 
 
 

 

LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

   
Six Months Ended
 
             
(Unaudited, amounts in thousands, except per share data)
 
10/24/09
   
10/25/08
 
Sales
  $ 563,378     $ 653,600  
Cost of sales
               
Cost of goods sold
    386,511       478,685  
Restructuring
    1,399       8,032  
Total cost of sales
    387,910       486,717  
Gross profit
    175,468       166,883  
Selling, general and administrative
    162,153       192,770  
Write-down of goodwill
          1,700  
Restructuring
    821       1,467  
Operating income (loss)
    12,494       (29,054 )
Interest expense
    1,810       3,146  
Interest income
    475       1,562  
Other income (expense), net
    945       (541 )
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
    12,104       (31,179 )
Income tax expense
    4,201       30,988  
Net income (loss)
    7,903       (62,167 )
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests
    (13 )     (121 )
Net income (loss) attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated
  $ 7,890     $ (62,288 )
                 
Basic average shares
    51,503       51,443  
Basic net income (loss) attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated per share
  $ 0.15     $ (1.21 )
                 
Diluted average shares
    51,551       51,443  
Diluted net income (loss) attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated per share
  $ 0.15     $ (1.21 )
                 
Dividends paid per share
  $     $ 0.08  
 
 
 

 

LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

             
             
(Unaudited, amounts in thousands)
 
10/24/09
   
4/25/09
 
Current assets
           
Cash and equivalents
  $ 59,037     $ 17,364  
Restricted cash
    500       18,713  
Receivables, net of allowance of $25,195 at 10/24/09 and $28,385 at 4/25/09
    162,878       147,858  
Inventories, net
    138,946       140,178  
Deferred income taxes—current
    795       795  
Other current assets
    15,956       22,872  
Total current assets
    378,112       347,780  
Property, plant and equipment, net
    142,704       150,234  
Trade names
    3,100       3,100  
Other long-term assets
    48,183       51,431  
Total assets
  $ 572,099     $ 552,545  
                 
Current liabilities
               
Current portion of long-term debt
  $ 2,067     $ 8,724  
Accounts payable
    46,318       41,571  
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
    86,167       75,733  
Total current liabilities
    134,552       126,028  
Long-term debt
    46,911       52,148  
Deferred income taxes
    724       724  
Other long-term liabilities
    67,950       63,875  
Contingencies and commitments
           
Equity
               
La-Z-Boy Incorporated shareholders’ equity:
               
Common shares, $1 par value
    51,546       51,478  
Capital in excess of par value
    199,585       205,945  
Retained earnings
    87,342       70,769  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (20,955 )     (22,698 )
Total La-Z-Boy Incorporated shareholders' equity
    317,518       305,494  
Noncontrolling interests
    4,444       4,276  
Total equity
    321,962       309,770  
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 572,099     $ 552,545  
 
 
 

 

LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

   
Second Quarter Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
(Unaudited, amounts in thousands)
 
10/24/09
   
10/25/08
   
10/24/09
   
10/25/08
 
Cash flows from operating activities
                       
Net income (loss)
  $ 5,707     $ (53,710 )   $ 7,903     $ (62,167 )
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by (used for) operating activities
                               
Gain on sale of assets
    (75 )     (604 )     (88 )     (2,670 )
Write-down of long-lived assets
    200             200        
Write-down of goodwill
          408             1,700  
Restructuring
    1,183       2,923       2,220       9,499  
Provision for doubtful accounts
    2,152       4,797       4,514       9,000  
Depreciation and amortization
    6,135       5,989       12,244       11,943  
Stock-based compensation expense
    1,621       986       2,628       1,855  
Change in receivables
    (26,484 )     (22,261 )     (17,586 )     (8,091 )
Change in inventories
    3,329       (63 )     1,231       10,843  
Change in other assets
    11,106       2,272       6,439       (529 )
Change in payables
    7,073       8,375       4,747       1,927  
Change in other liabilities
    10,282       (5,199 )     11,553       (26,117 )
Change in deferred taxes
    (8 )     41,677             42,838  
Total adjustments
    16,514       39,300       28,102       52,198  
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
    22,221       (14,410 )     36,005       (9,969 )
                                 
Cash flows from investing activities
                               
Proceeds from disposals of assets
    230       2,805       1,916       7,786  
Capital expenditures
    (1,340 )     (2,618 )     (2,779 )     (9,990 )
Purchases of investments
    (1,338 )     (3,516 )     (2,537 )     (8,965 )
Proceeds from sales of investments
    1,445       5,233       4,109       11,027  
Change in restricted cash
          (2,668 )     17,007       (2,956 )
Change in other long-term assets
    29       158       14       229  
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities
    (974 )     (606 )     17,730       (2,869 )
                                 
Cash flows from financing activities
                               
Proceeds from debt
    10,213       24,831       20,673       39,466  
Payments on debt
    (10,408 )     (6,430 )     (32,567 )     (25,287 )
Dividends paid
          (2,074 )           (4,151 )
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
    (195 )     16,327       (11,894 )     10,028  
                                 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents
    (348 )     (604 )     (168 )     (643 )
Change in cash and equivalents
    20,704       707       41,673       (3,453 )
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period
    38,333       10,317       17,364       14,477  
Cash and equivalents at end of period
  $ 59,037     $ 11,024     $ 59,037     $ 11,024  
                                 
Cash paid (net of refunds) during period – income taxes
  $ (13,348 )   $ (719 )   $ (13,082 )   $ 204  
Cash paid during period - interest
  $ 563     $ 1,287     $ 1,288     $ 2,413  
 
 
 

 
 
LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATED
SEGMENT INFORMATION

   
Second Quarter Ended
   
Six Months Ended
(Unaudited, amounts in thousands)
 
10/24/09
(13 weeks)
   
10/25/08
(13 weeks)
   
10/24/09
(26 weeks)
   
10/25/08
(26 weeks)
 
Sales
                       
Upholstery Group
  $ 232,780     $ 247,934     $ 429,472     $ 485,052  
Casegoods Group
    37,302       48,473       73,167       96,594  
Retail Group
    38,014       39,484       73,976       81,911  
VIEs
    12,248       11,793       23,987       25,871  
Other/eliminations
    (19,637 )     (15,736 )     (37,224 )     (35,828 )
Consolidated
  $ 300,707     $ 331,948     $ 563,378     $ 653,600  
                                 
Operating income (loss)
                               
Upholstery Group
  $ 25,359     $ 8,338     $ 41,649     $ 18,194  
Casegoods Group
    (184 )     755       (305 )     2,132  
Retail Group
    (5,301 )     (10,391 )     (10,969 )     (20,401 )
VIEs
    (402 )     (2,621 )     (137 )     (3,709 )
Corporate and Other
    (8,424 )     (8,722 )     (15,524 )     (14,071 )
Goodwill write-down
          (408 )           (1,700 )
Restructuring
    (1,183 )     (2,923 )     (2,220 )     (9,499 )
    $ 9,865     $ (15,972 )   $ 12,494     $ (29,054 )