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Hooker Furnishings Corporation reports news on its home furnishings business, including operating results, segment performance and product categories sold into residential, hospitality and contract markets. The company designs, markets and imports casegoods, leather furniture, fabric-upholstered furniture, lighting, accessories and home décor, and it domestically manufactures premium custom leather, custom fabric-upholstered and outdoor furniture.
Recurring developments for HOFT include updates on Hooker Branded, Domestic Upholstery and the All Other category that includes Samuel Lawrence Hospitality. Company news also covers dividends, shareholder-return actions, board and governance matters, cost and margin initiatives, and portfolio changes, including the completed divestiture of Pulaski Furniture and Samuel Lawrence Furniture.
Home Meridian International (HMI), a division of Hooker Furniture Corporation, will consolidate its East Coast operations in an 800,000-square-foot distribution center in Liberty County, Georgia, near the Port of Savannah. Expected to be operational by Fall 2021, this facility aims to enhance efficiency and support growing demand, handling over 8,000 cargo container units yearly. HMI will vacate older warehouses in North Carolina while maintaining its West Coast operations. CEO Paul B. Toms Jr. emphasizes the move's strategic importance in improving customer service and accommodating robust product demand.
Hooker Furniture Corporation (HOFT) reported consolidated net sales of $130.5 million and net income of $5.8 million for Q2 fiscal 2021, despite a 14.3% decline in sales year-over-year. Earnings per diluted share rose to $0.48, up 37.1%. Orders surged 34% in July, and backlogs increased 35%, indicating strong demand driven by a robust housing market. The operating income increased 30.2% from the previous year, reflecting effective cost-cutting measures. However, first-half net loss reached $29 million due to a significant non-cash impairment charge.
Hooker Furniture Corporation (HOFT) will present its fiscal 2021 second quarter financial results on September 3, 2020, at 9:00 AM ET, via teleconference and web cast. The second quarter spanned from May 4, 2020, to August 2, 2020. Hooker Furniture is a leading designer and marketer of various furniture types, including casegoods and upholstered furniture, with significant operations in Virginia and North Carolina, and additional facilities in Vietnam. The company ranks among the largest publicly traded furniture sources in the U.S., based on its 2019 shipments to retailers.
Hooker Furniture Corporation (NASDAQ-GS: HOFT) reported Q1 fiscal 2021 results, showing a net loss of $34.8 million, including $44.3 million in non-cash impairment charges related to goodwill and tradenames. The COVID-19 crisis significantly impacted performance, with orders down over 70% in March and 65% in April. However, recovery began in May, improving in June and July due to pent-up demand. The company ended the quarter with $51.2 million in cash, despite operating challenges, and expects gradual business improvement through the year.
Hooker Furniture Corporation (NASDAQ-GS:HOFT) has appointed Jeremy Hoff as the new CEO, effective January 31, 2021, succeeding Paul Toms, who will retire but remain as Chairman. Hoff, with the company since 2017 and currently President of Hooker Legacy Brands, will be the fourth CEO in the company's 96-year history. Under Toms' leadership since 2000, the company expanded significantly, generating approximately $611 million in annual sales. Hoff aims to maintain the company culture while strategically positioning Hooker in a competitive market.
Hooker Furniture Corporation (HOFT) reported its preliminary financial results for Q1 fiscal 2021, indicating significant impacts from COVID-19. Consolidated net sales dropped 22.8% to $104.6 million, with a preliminary net loss of $1.1 million or $0.09 per share. Gross profit also fell to $18.7 million, reflecting lower sales and operational inefficiencies. Although the company anticipates additional impairment charges, cash from operations was strong at $18.9 million. Hooker maintains a stable cash position with $51.2 million in cash and equivalents, expecting gradual improvement as the economy reopens.
Hooker Furniture (Nasdaq-GS: HOFT) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share on June 2, 2020, payable on June 30, 2020, to shareholders of record by June 16, 2020. CEO Paul B. Toms, Jr. reported steady improvement in orders and shipments post-fiscal Q1 2021, citing a strong cash position with an additional $26 million available under their revolving credit. However, he noted limited visibility into future economic conditions and emphasized ongoing evaluation of the dividend rate based on performance.
Hooker Furniture (Nasdaq-GS:HOFT) will host a remote telephonic access annual meeting on June 11, 2020, at 1 p.m. due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The company advises shareholders to avoid in-person attendance and utilize this option instead. Attendees will not be able to vote or change votes during the meeting and must submit proxies in advance. Standard agenda items will be discussed, but no questions will be taken from shareholders. The meeting ID is 859 3374 7442. Hooker Furniture, celebrating its 97th year, is a major player in the furniture market.