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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549


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Form 10-Q

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(Mark One)

 

[X]

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

For the quarterly period ended March 29, 2014

 

or

 

[ ]

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

For the transition period from _____ to _____.

 

Commission file number: 0-14938

 

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STANLEY FURNITURE COMPANY, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

______________________________________

 

 

 

Delaware

 

54-1272589

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

     

 

 

200 North Hamilton Street, No. 200, High Point, North Carolina, 27260
(Address of principal executive offices, Zip Code)

 

 

336-884-7701

(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 (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days: Yes (X) No ( )

 

            Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes (X) No ( )

 

                Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act, (check one):

 

Large accelerated filer (  )

Accelerated filer                (  )

Non-accelerated filer   (X)

Smaller reporting company (  )

 (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)


            Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).Yes ( ) No (X)

 

As of April 25, 2014, 14,844,689 shares of common stock of Stanley Furniture Company, Inc., par value $.02 per share, were outstanding.


 

 

PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 


ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

STANLEY FURNITURE COMPANY, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share data)

(unaudited)

 

 

 

March 29,

2014

 

December 31,

2013

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

$

9,964

 

$

7,218

Restricted cash

 

1,737

 

 

1,737

Short-term investments

 

5,000

 

 

10,000

Accounts receivable, less allowances of $1,205 and $716

 

12,758

 

 

12,002

Inventories:

 

 

 

 

 

Finished goods

 

29,629

 

 

30,830

Work-in-process

 

1,521

 

 

832

Raw materials

 

1,292

 

 

2,004

Total inventories

 

32,442

 

 

33,666

Prepaid and other current assets

 

3,576

 

 

3,964

Deferred taxes

 

572

 

 

699

Total current assets

 

66,049

 

 

69,286

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

19,681

 

 

20,144

Other assets

 

4,722

 

 

5,794

Total assets

$

90,452

 

$

95,224

LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

$

7,647

 

$

7,897

Accrued salaries, wages and benefits

 

2,946

 

 

3,350

Other accrued expenses

 

2,169

 

 

1,951

Total current liabilities

 

12,762

 

 

13,198

Deferred income taxes

 

572

 

 

699

Other long-term liabilities

 

5,699

 

 

5,686

Total liabilities

 

19,033

 

 

19,583

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, $.02 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized, 14,844,689 and 14,520,083 shares issued and outstanding

 

283

 

 

283

Capital in excess of par value

 

15,955

 

 

15,732

Retained earnings

 

55,374

 

 

59,784

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(193)

 

 

(158)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

71,419

 

 

75,641

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

90,452

 

$

95,224


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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STANLEY FURNITURE COMPANY, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

 

 

Three Months

Ended

 

March 29,

2014

 

March 30,

2013

 

 

Net sales

$

21,891

 

$

26,052

Cost of sales

 

20,498

 

 

22,667

Gross profit

 

1,393

 

 

3,385

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

5,418

 

 

4,857

Operating loss

 

(4,025)

 

 

(1,472)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income, net

 

331

 

 

2

Interest income

 

6

 

 

21

Interest expense

 

732

 

 

652

Loss before income taxes

 

(4,420)

 

 

(2,101)

Income tax benefit

 

(10)

 

 

(7)

Net loss

$

(4,410)

 

$

(2,094)

Loss per share:

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

$

(.31)

 

$

(.15)

Diluted

$

(.31)

 

$

(.15)

Weighted average shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

14,163

 

 

14,162

Diluted

 

14,163

 

 

14,162

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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STANLEY FURNITURE COMPANY, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

March 29,

2014

 

March 30,

2013

 

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash received from customers

$

20,724

 

$

23,960

Cash paid to suppliers and employees

 

(22,853)

 

 

(30,909)

Interest received, net

 

3

 

 

18

Income taxes paid, net

 

- 

 

 

(96)

Net cash used by operating activities

 

(2,126)

 

 

(7,027)

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Sale of short-term securities

 

5,000

 

 

5,000

Capital expenditures

 

(51)

 

 

(1,151)

Purchase of other assets

 

(44)

 

 

(761)

Net cash provided by investing activities

 

4,905

 

 

3,088

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase and retirement of common stock

 

- 

 

 

(353)

Capital lease payments

 

(33)

 

 

(33)

Net cash used by financing activities

 

(33)

 

 

(386)

Net increase (decrease) in cash

 

2,746

 

 

(4,325)

Cash at beginning of period

 

7,218

 

 

10,930

Cash at end of period

$

9,964

 

$

6,605

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reconciliation of net loss to net cash used by operating activities:

 

Net loss

$

(4,410)

$

(2,094)

Depreciation and amortization

 

601

 

 

448

Stock-based compensation

 

223

 

 

247

Other, net

 

233

 

 

-

Changes in assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

(756)

 

 

(2,043)

Inventories

 

1,224

 

 

(287)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

419

 

 

(88)

Accounts payable

 

(214)

 

 

(2,962)

Accrued salaries, wages and benefits

 

(452)

 

 

(721)

Other accrued expenses

 

231

 

 

(79)

Other assets

 

729

 

 

649

Other long-term liabilities

 

46

 

 

(97)

Net cash used by operating activities

$

(2,126)

 

$

(7,027)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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STANLEY FURNITURE COMPANY, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 

1.         Preparation of Interim Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).  In our opinion, these statements include all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the results of all interim periods reported herein. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature.  Certain information and footnote disclosures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been either condensed or omitted pursuant to SEC rules and regulations. However, we believe that the disclosures made are adequate for a fair presentation of results of operations and financial position.  Operating results for the interim periods reported herein may not be indicative of the results expected for the year.  We suggest that these consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our latest Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

 

2.         Property, Plant and Equipment

 

 

March 29,

2014

 

December 31,

2013

 

 

Land and buildings

$

13,893

 

$

13,893

Machinery and equipment

 

27,567

 

 

27,549

Office furniture and equipment

 

1,902

 

 

1,902

Construction in process

 

14

 

 

16

Property, plant and equipment, at cost

 

43,376

 

 

43,360

Less accumulated depreciation

 

23,695

 

 

23,216

Property, plant and equipment, net

$

19,681

 

$

20,144

3.         Income taxes

 

During the three months of 2014, we recorded a non-cash charge to our valuation allowance of $1.9 million increasing our valuation allowance against deferred tax assets to $10.9 million at March 29, 2014.  The primary assets covered by this valuation allowance are net operating loss carry forwards. The valuation allowance was calculated in accordance with the provisions of ASC 740, Income Taxes, which requires an assessment of both positive and negative evidence when measuring the need for a valuation allowance. Our results over the most recent three-year period were heavily affected by our business restructuring activities. Our cumulative loss in the most recent three-year period, in our view, represented sufficient negative evidence to require a valuation allowance under the provisions of ASC 740, Income Taxes. We intend to maintain a valuation allowance until sufficient positive evidence exists to support its reversal. Although realization is not assured, we have concluded that the remaining net deferred tax asset in the amount of $572 will be realized based on the reversal of existing deferred tax liabilities. The amount of the deferred tax assets actually realized, however, could vary if there are differences in the timing or amount of future reversals of existing deferred tax liabilities. Should we determine that we will not be able to realize all or part of our deferred tax asset in the future, an adjustment to the deferred tax asset will be charged to income in the period such determination is made. The income tax benefit recognized during the three month periods was primarily generated due to the releasing of reserves due to lapse of statute of limitations.

 

The major reconciling items between our effective income tax rate and the federal statutory rate are the increase in our valuation allowance and the cash surrender value on life insurance policies.

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STANLEY FURNITURE COMPANY, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

 

4.         Employee Benefits Plans

 

Components of other postretirement benefit cost:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

March 29,

2014

 

March 30,

2013

 

 

Interest cost

$

27

 

$

25

Amortization of prior service benefit

 

(38)

 

 

(41)

Amortization of accumulated loss

 

3

 

 

8

Net periodic postretirement benefit income

$

(8)

 

$

(8)

 

 

5.         Stockholders’ Equity

 

Basic earnings per common share are based upon the weighted average shares outstanding. Outstanding stock options are treated as potential common stock for purposes of computing diluted earnings per share. Basic and diluted earnings per share are calculated using the following share data:

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

March 29,

2014

 

March 30,

2013

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding for basic calculation

14,163

 

14,162

Add: Effect of dilutive stock options

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding, adjusted for diluted calculation

14,163

 

14,162

 

In the 2014 and 2013 first quarter periods, the dilutive effect of stock options is not recognized since we have a net loss. Approximately 1.8 million shares in 2014 and 2.1 million shares in 2013 are issuable upon the exercise of stock options, which were not included in the diluted per share calculation because they were anti-dilutive. Also, 677,000 shares in 2014 and 367,000 shares in 2013 of restricted stock were not included because they were anti-dilutive.

 

A reconciliation of the activity in Stockholders’ Equity accounts for the quarter ended March 29, 2014 is as follows:

 

 

Common

Stock

 

Capital in

 Excess of

Par Value

 

Retained

 Earnings

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Balance, December 31, 2013

$

283

 

$

15,732

 

$

59,784

$

(158)

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4,410)

 

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

 

 

223

 

 

 

 

Adjustment to net periodic benefit cost

 

 

 

 

 

 

(35)

Balance, March 29,2014

$

283

 

$

15,955

 

$

55,374

$

(193)

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STANLEY FURNITURE COMPANY, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

 

6.    Restructuring and Related Charges

 

            In 2011, we evaluated our overall warehousing and distribution requirements for our Stanley Furniture product line and concluded only a portion of the leased warehouse space in Stanleytown, Virginia would be required.  As a result, we took charges for future lease obligations in 2011 and in 2012 for the portions of the Stanleytown warehouse facility no longer used. 

 

            In 2012, we made the strategic decision to consolidate our corporate office and High Point showroom into a single multi-purpose facility in High Point, North Carolina.  During 2013, we recorded $770,000 in restructuring charges in selling, general and administrative expenses for severance and relocation costs associated with this move and consolidation, with $260,000 of that total recorded in the first quarter.

             

 

Restructuring accrual activity for the three months ending March 29, 2014 was as follows:

 

 

Lease

 Obligations

Severance and

other termination

costs

Total

Accrual at January 1, 2014

$

488

$

169

$

657

Charges to expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash payments

 

(61)

 

(104)

 

(165)

Accrual at March 29, 2014

$

427

$

65

$

492

Restructuring accrual activity for the three months ending March 30, 2013 was as follows:

 

 

Lease

 Obligations

Severance and

other termination

costs

Total

Accrual at January 1, 2013

$

732

 

 

$

732

Charges to expense

 

 

$

260

 

260

Cash payments

 

(61)

 

(54)

 

(115)

Accrual at March 30, 2013

$

671

$

206

$

877

The restructuring accrual is classified as “Other accrued expenses”.

 

7.    Subsequent Event

 

            Subsequent to the first quarter of 2014, we concluded that revenue on our Young America product line remained below the level needed to reach profitability and that the time frame needed to assure sustainable profitability was longer than we felt was economically justified.  Therefore, we made the decision to cease manufacturing operations at our Robbinsville, North Carolina facility.  Restructuring related charges were $1.2 million in the first quarter with approximately half in cost of goods sold and the other half in selling, general and administrative expenses.  These non-cash charges were to properly value inventory, accounts receivable and other assets based on this decision.  During the second quarter we expect further restructuring and related charges as we cease production in Robbinsville, North Carolina, communicate termination dates for employees and recognize any further asset impairments. 

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ITEM 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

Overview

 

           Over the last several years we took a number of strategic steps to reposition our company and to align our cost structure and operating models in response to lower sales volume and the changing marketplace. Major restructuring action was taken to consolidate facilities and ultimately reduce our domestic manufacturing footprint. At the same time, we shifted our operating strategy so we could respond to the demands of a changing marketplace and position our company for growth. For our Young America product line, we implemented a strategy to differentiate us in the marketplace by ensuring safety, quality, selection and service.  This led us to shift the production of imported Young America items from overseas to our domestic operation in Robbinsville, North Carolina. After significant investment into upgrading both our manufacturing capabilities and our Young America product line, revenue remained below the level needed to reach profitability and we concluded subsequent to the first quarter of 2014 that the time frame needed to assure sustainable profitability was longer than we felt was economically justified. Therefore, we made the decision to cease manufacturing operations at our Robbinsville, North Carolina facility.  Restructuring charges related to this decision were $1.2 million in the first quarter with approximately half in cost of goods sold and the other half in selling, general and administrative expenses. These non-cash charges were to properly value inventory, accounts receivable and other assets based on this decision. During the second quarter of this year we expect further restructuring and related charges as we cease production in Robbinsville, communicate termination dates for employees and recognize any further asset impairments.  We expect cash restructuring charges mostly consisting of severance and other termination costs to occur mostly in the third quarter and range from $500,000 to $900,000.  We expect to generate $1.0 million to $2.0 million in cash after shipping remaining backlog, selling off remaining inventory, paying for severance and other costs relating to termination and final production of the Young America product line.  This cash generation is excluding any proceeds that may be received for the disposition of property, plant and equipment.

 

Results of Operations

 

The following table sets forth the percentage relationship to net sales of certain items included in the Consolidated Statements of Income:

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

March 29,

2014

 

March 30,

2013

 

 

Net sales

100.0%

 

100.0%

Cost of sales

93.6

 

87.0

Gross profit

6.4

 

13.0

Selling, general and administrative expenses

24.8

 

18.6

Operating loss

(18.4)

 

(5.6)

Other income, net

1.5

 

-  

Interest expense, net

3.3

 

2.4

Loss before income taxes

(20.2)

 

(8.0)

Income tax (benefit)

-  

 

-  

Net loss

(20.2)%

(8.0)%

 

 

Net sales decreased $4.2 million, or 16.0%, for the three month period ended March 29, 2014, from the comparable 2013 period, which was our strongest quarter in 2013. The decrease was due primarily to lower unit volume, predominately from the Young America product line. 

 

Gross profit for the first three months of 2014 decreased to $1.4 million, or 6.4% of net sales, from $3.4 million, or 13.0% of net sales, for the comparable three months of 2013.  The reduction in gross profit was driven mostly by lower sales volumes hindering absorption of fixed operational costs and higher raw material inflation.  Also included in the current quarter were restructuring charges of $590,000 for inventory write-down on the Young America product line.

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $5.4 million, or 24.8% of net sales, for the three month period of 2014 from $4.9 million, or 18.6% of net sales, for the comparable three month period of 2013. The current year expenses include a $588,000 restructuring charge for accounts receivable valuation and other asset write-offs related to the Young America product line.  In the prior quarter, expenses included $260,000 restructuring charge associated with consolidating our corporate offices and High Point showroom into a single multi-purpose facility in High Point, North Carolina. Excluding these one-time costs, our expenses were up $233,000 to the prior year quarter due primarily to increased software amortization expense and marketing costs.

 

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As a result, operating loss, including the restructuring charge, as a percentage of net sales was 18.4% for the three-month period of 2014 compared to a loss of 5.6% for the comparable 2013 period.

 

The increase in other income is for the reversal of tariff accruals on imported bedroom furniture that U.S. Customs liquidated during the current quarter without assessing any additional liability.

 

Net interest expense for the three month period of 2014 increased $95,000 from the comparable 2013 period.  Interest expense is primarily composed of interest on insurance policy loans from a legacy deferred compensation plan.

 

Our effective tax rate is essentially zero since we have established a full valuation allowance for our deferred tax assets in excess of our deferred tax liabilities. The benefit in both years was primarily the release of reserves due to lapse of statute of limitations.

 

Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

            Sources of liquidity include cash on hand and cash generated from operations. While we believe that our business strategy and restructuring efforts will be successful, we cannot predict with certainty the ultimate impact on our revenues, operating costs and cash flow from operations. We expect cash on hand to be adequate for ongoing operational and capital expenditures for the foreseeable future.  At March 29, 2014 we had $10.0 million in cash, $1.7 million in restricted cash and $5.0 million of short-term investments.

 

Working capital, excluding cash, restricted cash and short-term investments, decreased to $36.6 million at March 29, 2014 from $37.1 million on December 31, 2013. The decrease was primarily the result of decreases in inventory partially offset by an increase in accounts receivable.

 

Cash used by operations was $2.1 million in the current quarter of 2014 compared to $7.0 million in the comparable prior year quarter. The decrease in cash used by operations in 2014 was primarily related to a decrease in cash paid to suppliers for finished goods that support our import business due to timing of receipts of imported product.  In addition, our spending for raw materials and payments to employees were lower at our domestic operations due to reduced domestic production levels.  Partially offsetting these decreases was a reduction in cash receipts from customers due to the lower sales volume.

 

Net cash provided by investing activities was $4.9 million in the current quarter of 2014 compared to $3.1 million in the comparable prior year quarter. During the first quarter of 2014, the net cash provided was the result of the maturity of a short-term investment of $5.0 million.   In the prior year quarter, we invested $750,000 in capital expenditures for the consolidation of our corporate offices and High Point showroom and $400,000 in final equipment purchases as part of the modernization of our Young America manufacturing operation in Robbinsville, North Carolina.  We spent $760,000 as part of our continued investment in improved information systems.  Offsetting these uses of cash in the 2013 period was the maturity of a short-term investment of $5.0 million.  With the announcement of our ceasing manufacturing in our Robbinsville, NC facility, our capital expenditure requirements will be minimal for the remainder of 2014.

 

Net cash used by financing activities was $33,000 in the first quarter of 2014 compared to $386,000 in the comparable prior year quarter.  In both the current and prior year quarter, $33,000 was used to fund capital lease obligations.  In the prior year quarter, approximately $353,000 was used to purchase and retire 78,988 shares of our common stock. 

 

Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act (“CDSOA”)

 

The CDSOA provides for distribution of monies collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“Customs”) for imports covered by antidumping duty orders entering the United States through September 30, 2007 to eligible domestic producers that supported a successful antidumping petition (“Supporting Producers”) for wooden bedroom furniture imported from China. Antidumping duties for merchandise entering the U.S. after September 30, 2007 have remained with the U.S. Treasury.

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Certain manufacturers who did not support the antidumping petition (“Non-Supporting Producers”) filed actions in the United States Court of International Trade, challenging the CDSOA’s “support requirement” and seeking to share in the distributions.  As a result, Customs held back a portion of those distributions (the “Holdback”) pending resolution of the Non-Supporting Producers’ claims. The Court of International Trade dismissed all of the actions of the Non-Supporting Producers, who appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.  Customs advised that it expected to distribute the Holdback to the Supporting Producers after March 9, 2012.  The Non-Supporting Producers sought injunctions first from the Court of International Trade and, when those efforts were unsuccessful, from the Federal Circuit directing Customs to retain the Holdback until the Non-Supporting Producers’ appeals were resolved.

 

On March 5, 2012, the Federal Circuit denied the motions for injunction, “without prejudicing the ultimate disposition of these cases.”  As a result, we received a CDSOA distribution of $39.9 million in April 2012. On August 19, 2013, the Federal Circuit issued a decision affirming the dismissal of the claims of two of the four Non-Supporting Producers. On January 3, 2014, the Federal Circuit denied those Non-Supporting Producers’ petitions for rehearing en banc. Those Non-Supporting Producers have received an extension until May 2, 2014 to file a petition for a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court.  If the Supreme Court were to accept such petitions for certiorari review and thereafter to reverse the decisions of the Federal Circuit  and determine that the Non-Supporting Producers were entitled to CDSOA distributions, it is possible that Customs may seek to have us return all or a portion of our company’s share of that distribution.  Based on what we know today, we believe that the chance Customs will seek and be entitled to obtain a return of our CDSOA distribution is remote.

 

In addition, according to Customs, as of October 1, 2013, approximately $3.2 million in duties had been secured by cash deposits and bonds on unliquidated entries of wooden bedroom furniture that are subject to the CDSOA, and this amount is potentially available for distribution under the CDSOA to eligible domestic producers in connection with the case involving wooden bedroom furniture imported from China. The amount ultimately distributed will be impacted by appeals concerning the results of the annual administrative review process, which can retroactively increase or decrease the actual duties owed on entries secured by cash deposits and bonds, by collection efforts concerning duties that may be owed, and by any applicable legislation and Customs’ interpretation of that legislation. Assuming that such funds are distributed and that our percentage allocation in future years is the same as it was in 2011 when the last annual distribution was made (approximately 30% of the funds distributed) and the $3.2 million secured by the government does not change as a result of appeals from the annual administrative review process or otherwise, we could receive approximately $1.0 million in CDSOA funds.

 

In November 2012, Customs disclosed that it withheld $3.0 million in funds related to the antidumping duty order on wooden bedroom furniture from China that was otherwise available for distribution in 2012 until the amounts at issue in the pending litigation have been resolved.  In December 2013, Customs disclosed that it withheld another $6.4 million in funds related to the antidumping duty order on wooden bedroom furniture from China that was otherwise available for distribution in 2013 until the amounts at issue in the pending litigation have been resolved. It is expected that Customs will continue withholding such funds until a final decision is reached in the pending litigation. Therefore, no distributions were made in December 2012 or in December 2013 for the case involving wooden bedroom furniture from China. Assuming our historic allocation of approximately 30%, the portion of these undistributed funds that may be allocated to us is approximately $2.8 million.  

 

Due to the uncertainty of the various legal and administrative processes, we cannot provide assurances as to the amount of additional CDSOA funds that ultimately will be received, if any, and we cannot predict when we may receive any additional CDSOA funds. 

 

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates from the information provided in Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”, included in our 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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Forward-Looking Statements

 

Certain statements made in this report are not based on historical facts, but are forward-looking statements. These statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could”, or “anticipates,” or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy. These statements reflect our reasonable judgment with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements.  Such risks and uncertainties include our ability to control costs in connection with ceasing production at our Robbinsville, NC facility, our ability to collect receivables from Young America customers whose businesses are negatively impacted by the cease of Young America production, our ability to manage relations with Stanley Furniture customers who have also been Young America customers, disruptions in foreign sourcing including those arising from supply or distribution disruptions or those arising from changes in political, economic and social conditions, as well as laws and regulations, in countries from which we source products, international trade policies of the United States and countries from which we source products, lower sales due to worsening of current economic conditions, the cyclical nature of the furniture industry, business failures or loss of large customers, the inability to raise prices in response to inflation and increasing costs, failure to anticipate or respond to changes in consumer tastes and fashions in a timely manner, competition in the furniture industry, environmental, health, and safety compliance costs, failure or interruption of our information technology infrastructure, and the possibility that U.S. Customs Border Protection may seek to reclaim all or a portion of the $39.9 million of Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act (CDSOA) proceeds received in the second quarter of 2012.  Any forward looking statement speaks only as of the date of this news release and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward looking statements, whether as a result of new developments or otherwise.

 

ITEM 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 

None of our foreign sales or purchases are denominated in foreign currency and we do not have any foreign currency hedging transactions. While our foreign purchases are denominated in U.S. dollars, a relative decline in the value of the U.S. dollar could result in an increase in the cost of our products obtained from offshore sourcing and reduce our earnings or increase our losses, unless we are able to increase our prices for these items to reflect any such increased cost.

 

 

ITEM 4.  Controls and Procedures

 

(a)        Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.  Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined under Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act). Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 29, 2014, the end of the period covered by this quarterly report.

 

(b)        Changes in internal controls over financial reporting.  As identified in our 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K, a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting was identified as we did not design and maintain effective controls over access of key accounting personnel to initiate, modify and record transactions and standing data in our financial systems that impact key accounts and disclosures. Specifically, some key accounting personnel had this access, including the ability to both prepare and post manual journal entries without an independent review by someone without this access. By February 10, 2014, the access of key accounting personnel to initiate, modify and record transactions and standing data was limited to only those areas specific to job function, those with responsibility to independently review manual journal entries no longer had the ability to prepare and post such entries.  The access listings for all key accounting personnel were reviewed and approved and access was adjusted accordingly.  These changes made during the three months ended March 29, 2014 materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.  These controls have been tested and we found them to be effective as key accounting personnel access was deemed appropriate after that date.  Therefore, we have concluded the material weakness has been remediated as of March 29, 2014.

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Part II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1A.           Risk Factors

 

The following description of risk factors includes material changes to, and supersedes, the description of risk factors previously disclosed in Part 1, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2013.

 

Our results of operations and financial condition can be adversely affected by numerous risks.  You should carefully consider the risk factors detailed below in conjunction with the other information contained in this document.  Should any of these risks actually materialize, our business, financial condition and future prospects could be negatively impacted.

 

As a result of our decision to cease production of our Young America product line:

 

·         Our ability to control costs as we cease production in our Robbinsville facility and to realize value on the disposal of fixed assets could adversely affect earnings and liquidity.

·         We may not be able to collect receivables from customers whose businesses are negatively impacted by the cease of Young America production.

·         The Stanley product line market share could be negatively impacted by this decision due to shared resources and shared customer base.

 

 As a result of our reliance on foreign sourcing for our Stanley Furniture product line

 

·         Our ability to service customers could be adversely affected and result in lower sales, earnings and liquidity.

 

Our supply of goods could be interrupted for a variety of reasons. Physical damage from a natural disaster, fire or other cause to any one of our sourcing partners’ factories could interrupt production for an extended period of time. Our sourcing partners may not supply goods that meet our manufacturing, quality or safety specifications, in a timely manner and at an acceptable price. We may reject goods that do not meet our specifications, requiring us to find alternative sourcing arrangements at a higher cost, or possibly forcing us to discontinue the product.  Also, delivery of goods from our foreign sourcing partners may be delayed for reasons not typically encountered with domestic manufacturing or sourcing, such as shipment delays caused by customs or labor issues.

 

·         Our ability to properly forecast consumer demand on product with extended lead times could result in lower sales, earnings and liquidity.

 

Our use of foreign sources exposes us to risks associated with forecasting future demand on product with extended order lead times.  Extended order lead times may adversely affect our ability to respond to sudden changes in demand, resulting in the purchase of excess inventory in the face of declining demand, or lost sales due to insufficient inventory in the face of increasing demand, either of which could have an adverse effect on our sales, earnings and liquidity.

 

·         Changes in political, economic and social conditions, as well as laws and regulations, in the countries from which we source products could adversely affect us.

 

Foreign sourcing is subject to political and social instability in countries where our sourcing partners are located.  This could make it more difficult for us to service our customers.  Also, significant fluctuations of foreign exchange rates against the value of the U.S. dollar could increase costs and decrease earnings.  

 

·         International trade policies of the United States and countries from which we source products could adversely affect us

 

Imposition of trade sanctions relating to imports, taxes, import duties and other charges on imports could increase our costs and decrease our earnings.

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We may not be able to sustain sales, earnings and liquidity levels due to economic downturns.

 

The furniture industry historically has been cyclical in nature and has fluctuated with economic cycles. During economic downturns, the furniture industry tends to experience longer periods of recession and greater declines than the general economy. We believe that the industry is significantly influenced by economic conditions generally and particularly by housing activity, consumer confidence, the level of personal discretionary spending, demographics and credit availability. These factors not only affect the ultimate consumer, but also impact smaller independent brick-&-mortar furniture retailers, which are our primary customers. As a result, a worsening of current conditions could lower our sales and earnings and impact our liquidity. 

 

Business failures, or the loss, of large customers could result in a decrease in our future sales and earnings.

 

Although we have no single customer representing 10% or more of our total annual sales, the possibility of business failures, or the loss of large customers could result in a decrease of our future sales and earnings.  Lost sales may be difficult to replace and any amounts owed to us may become uncollectible.

 

We may not be able to maintain or to raise prices in response to inflation and increasing costs.

 

Future market and competitive pressures may prohibit us from successfully raising prices to offset increased costs of finished goods, freight and other inflationary items. This could lower our earnings.

 

Failure to anticipate or respond to changes in consumer tastes and fashions in a timely manner could result in a decrease in our sales and earnings

 

Residential furniture is a fashion business based upon products styled for a changing marketplace and is sometimes subject to changing consumer trends and tastes. If we are unable to predict or respond to changes in these trends and tastes in a timely manner, we may lose sales and have to sell excess inventory at reduced prices.  This could lower our sales and earnings.

 

We may not be able to sustain current sales and earnings due to the actions and strength of our competitors.

 

The furniture industry is very competitive and fragmented. We compete with mostly overseas manufacturers and/or retailers who source products from overseas and sell into our markets. In addition, some competitors have greater financial resources than we have and often offer extensively advertised, highly promoted products. As a result, we are continually subject to the risk of losing market share, which may lower our sales and earnings.

 

Future cost of compliance with environmental, safety and health regulations could reduce our earnings. 

 

We are subject to federal, state and local laws and regulations in the areas of safety, health and environmental protection.  The timing and ultimate magnitude of costs for compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations are difficult to predict and could reduce our earnings. 

 

Our business and operations would be adversely impacted in the event of a failure or interruption of our information technology infrastructure. 

 

The proper functioning of our information technology infrastructure is critical to the efficient operation and management of our business. If our information technology systems fail or are interrupted, our operations may be adversely affected and operating results could be harmed. Our information technology systems, and those of third parties providing service to us, may also be vulnerable to damage or disruption caused by circumstances beyond our control. These include catastrophic events, power anomalies or outages, natural disasters, computer system or network failures, viruses or malware, physical or electronic break-ins, unauthorized access and cyber attacks. Any material disruption, malfunction or similar challenges with our information technology infrastructure, or disruptions or challenges relating to the transition to new processes, systems or providers, could have a material adverse effect on the operation of our business and our results of operations.

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ITEM 6. Exhibits

 

3.1       

Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Form 10-Q (Commission File No. 0-14938) for the quarter ended July 2, 2005).

 

 

3.2

By-laws of the Registrant as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K (Commission File No. 0-14938) filed February 3, 2010).

 

 

31.1

Certification by Glenn Prillaman, our Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.(1)

 

 

31.2

Certification by Micah S. Goldstein, our Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (1)

 

 

32.1

Certification of Glenn Prillaman, our Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to 18 U. S. C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (1)

 

 

32.2

Certification of Micah S. Goldstein, our Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to 18 U. S. C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (1)

 

 

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The following financial statements from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 29, 2014, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (“XBRL”): (i) consolidated balance sheets, (ii) consolidated statements of operations, (iii) condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive loss, (iv) condensed consolidated statements of cash flows, (v) the notes to the consolidated financial statements, and (vi) document and entity information.(1)

 

 

                                     

(1)           Filed herewith

 

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