[SCHEDULE 13G] Hooker Furnishings Corporation SEC Filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Donald Smith & Co., Inc., DSCO Value Fund, L.P., and John Piermont filed a Schedule 13G reporting collective beneficial ownership of 984,761 shares of Hooker Furnishings Corporation common stock, representing approximately 9.21% of the class as of the filing date. The filing breaks out sole voting power and dispositive power: Donald Smith & Co., Inc. reports 940,876 shares with sole voting power and 973,776 shares with sole dispositive power; DSCO Value Fund reports 8,985 shares; John Piermont reports 2,000 shares.

The filing states the shares are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing control. Donald Smith & Co., Inc. is identified as a Delaware investment adviser and notes that no single advisory client owns more than 5% of the class; signatures are provided by Richard L. Greenberg (CEO and Co-CIO).

Positive

• Material disclosure of a >5% position (984,761 shares, ~9.21%), providing market transparency
• Clear allocation of sole voting and dispositive power by reporting persons (detailed share counts)
• Certification that holdings are in the ordinary course of business and not intended to change control

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: A registered investment adviser and affiliated fund disclosed a combined ~9.21% stake in HOFT, a sizable passive holding that must be monitored by investors.

The Schedule 13G shows an aggregate position of 984,761 shares (9.21%), primarily reported under Donald Smith & Co., Inc.'s sole voting and dispositive authority. The filing indicates holdings are managed in the ordinary course and not intended to influence control, consistent with a passive investor profile. For valuation and market-impact analysis, compare the reported share count to Hooker Furnishings' outstanding share base and recent trading volumes to assess liquidity and potential influence on pricing. The adviser clarifies no single client exceeds 5%, implying diversified client-level exposure rather than concentration with one beneficial owner.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: This disclosure notifies the market of a >5% holder but affirms a non-control posture, reducing immediate governance-activism concerns.

The Schedule 13G classification and the explicit certification that the position is held in the ordinary course indicate the reporters view the stake as passive. Donald Smith & Co., Inc.'s large proportion of the aggregate position (reported sole voting power of 940,876 shares) merits attention for potential future shifts if the adviser changes intent. The filing notes that dividend/proceeds rights reside with institutional clients, and no single client exceeds 5%, which limits the need for deeper beneficiary disclosure under Item 6. Overall, this is material for governance monitoring but not an immediate sign of activist engagement.

08/15/2025 - 08:11 AM

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

HOOKER FURNISHINGS Corp

(Name of Issuer)

Common

(Title of Class of Securities)

439038100

(CUSIP Number)

08/14/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 439038100

1

Names of Reporting Persons

DONALD SMITH & CO., INC.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 940,876.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 973,776.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

984,761.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

9.2 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 439038100

1

Names of Reporting Persons

DSCO Value Fund, L.P.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 8,985.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 8,985.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

984,761.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

9.2 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

PN

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 439038100

1

Names of Reporting Persons

John Piermont

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 2,000.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 2,000.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

984,761.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

9.2 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: HOOKER FURNISHINGS Corp
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 440 E COMMONWEALTH BLVD, POB 4708, MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA, 24115.
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Donald Smith & Co., Inc.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 152 West 57th Street, 29th Floor New York, NY 10019
(c)	Citizenship: A Delaware Corporation
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common
(e)	CUSIP No.: 439038100
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 984,761
(b)	Percent of class: 9.21%
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: Donald Smith & Co., Inc. 940,876 DSCO Value Fund, L.P. 8,985 John Piermont 2,000
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: SEE ITEM 6
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: Donald Smith & Co., Inc. 973,776 DSCO Value Fund, L.P. 8,985 John Piermont 2,000
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: SEE ITEM 6
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. 1. Donald Smith & Co., Inc. does not serve as custodian of the assets of any of its clients; accordingly, in each instance only the client or the client?s custodian or trustee bank has the right to receive dividends paid with respect to, and proceeds from the sale of, such securities. The ultimate power to direct the receipt of dividends paid with respect to, and the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, is vested in the institutional clients which Donald Smith & Co., Inc. serves as investment advisor. Any and all discretionary authority which has been delegated to Donald Smith & Co., Inc. may be revoked in whole or in part at any time. To the knowledge of Donald Smith & Co., Inc., with respect to all securities reported in this schedule owned by advisory clients of Donald Smith & Co., Inc., not more than 5% of the class of such securities is owned by any one client.2. With respect to the remaining securities owned, various persons have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the Common Stock of Hooker Furnishings Corporation. No one person?s interest in the Common Stock of Hooker Furnishings Corporation is more than five percent of the total outstanding Common Stock.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K), so indicate under Item 3(k) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group. SEE EXHIBIT A
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

DONALD SMITH & CO., INC.

Signature:	Richard L. Greenberg
Name/Title:	CEO and Co-CIO
Date:	08/14/2025

DSCO Value Fund, L.P.

Signature:	Richard L. Greenberg
Name/Title:	CEO and Co-CIO
Date:	08/14/2025

John Piermont

Signature:	Richard L. Greenberg
Name/Title:	CEO and Co-CIO
Date:	08/14/2025

FAQ

How many Hooker Furnishings (HOFT) shares are reported and what percent of the class is that?

The filing reports 984,761 shares, representing approximately 9.21% of the outstanding common stock.

Who filed the Schedule 13G for HOFT and what are their roles?

The filing was made by Donald Smith & Co., Inc. (a Delaware investment adviser), DSCO Value Fund, L.P., and John Piermont.

Does the filing indicate an intent to influence control of Hooker Furnishings?

No. The filers certified the securities are held in the ordinary course of business and not acquired to change or influence control.

How many shares does Donald Smith & Co., Inc. report having sole voting power over?

Donald Smith & Co., Inc. reports sole voting power over 940,876 shares.

Are any client accounts reported as owning more than 5% of HOFT according to the filing?

Donald Smith & Co., Inc. states that, to its knowledge, no single advisory client owns more than 5% of the class.